Zinc
Overview
Zinc is an early-stage, mission-driven investor and venture builder based in London, founded in 2017. The firm empowers founders to create innovative, science-led companies that address significant challenges concerning the health of people and the planet. Zinc operates through a venture builder program, where it selects individuals, helps them find co-founders, and provides a stipend, expertise, and coaching to build new companies from scratch. It also makes direct pre-seed and seed investments in existing startups aligned with its mission. Key investment sectors include HealthTech, Climate Tech, deep tech, and other science-based solutions. In May 2022, Zinc announced a new £28 million fund to back its venture builder programs and invest in the companies created.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
zinc.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellestial Health | May 2025 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Etiq AI | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Clyde Hydrogen | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Cordon Technologies | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Taza Farms | - | Pre Seed | Lead |
Key People
Abhinav Bhansali
Founder (Cohort 7)
Alex Lopukhina
Co-Founder
Amin Siddig
Founder In Residence
Caitlin Hall
Zinc Founder Coach
Cat Totty
Co-Founder Coach - ZINC Venture Capital And Private Equity
Clare Breheny
Co-founder Coach - Individuals And Teams
David Hopper
Founder Coach
Eleanor Jaskowska
Founder In Residence
Ella Goldner
Co-Founder, General Partner
Emma Dyson
Founder In Residence
Hayley Leung
Co-Founder In Residence
James Foxlee
Founder In Residence
Jona Leka
Founder In Residence
Kate Hyslop
Founder In Residence (climate Sustainability Mission)
Rinku Dasbiswas
Cofounder In Residence
Sai Ulluri
Venture Builder Founder - Health Tech
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
