Innovate UK

Government

Innovate UK is a Government firm based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

UK government's innovation agency, providing R&D grants and business support rather than equity investment, backing deep tech businesses.

Seed
Early Stage
Growth
Deep Tech
Headquarters
Swindon, United Kingdom
Founded
2007
Website
gov.uk
Portfolio Companies
16
Total Investments
44
Last Investment
May 2026
Geographic Focus
United Kingdom
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Investment Thesis

Provides grant funding, expert support, and connections to help breakthrough ideas and innovative deep tech businesses reach their potential; not an equity investor.

It was founded in 2007. It has made 44 investments. Its portfolio includes Bendi, Crypta Labs and Wordnerds. Focus areas include Deep Tech.

Portfolio16

Co-investors24

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24 co-investors across 28 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×18 · Accelerator ×5 · Other ×1 · 29 shared rounds

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