IP Group

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Investor type

Founded

2001

AUM

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 07 August, 2026

Profile

IP Group is a venture capital firm based in the United Kingdom, established in 2001. The firm was founded with the aim to commercialize scientific research from UK universities by investing in ventures with strong potential for impact. Over the years, IP Group has grown its team to include experts in science, entrepreneurship, and investment, enabling them to efficiently support the development of pioneering technologies. Their unique approach lies in their close collaborations with academic institutions and deep focus on technology-based enterprises.

The firm focuses its investments on science and technology sectors, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials, energy, and sustainability. The firm invests in all stages from pre-seed to Series B, primarily within the UK, but also extends its reach to scalable opportunities in international markets. Their total assets under management have not been disclosed as of now.

Notable investments by IP Group include Oxford Nanopore Technologies - a company providing scalable DNA sequencing technology, Ceres Power - fuel cell technology, and Diurnal Group - focused on hormone-derived therapeutics.

Industry

Biotechnology Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Other Pharmaceuticals Software AI Life Sciences Energy HealthTech ClimateTech Mobility Transportation Telecommunications Security Robotics Media and Entertainment

IP Group Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
IP Group Climate Catalyst Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	ClimateTech Mobility HealthTech Energy Life Sciences AI Transportation Telecommunications Software Security Robotics Pharmaceuticals Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Biotechnology	Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B	North America Europe Asia	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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FAQs about IP Group

Is IP Group a venture capital or private equity firm?

IP Group is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is IP Group located?

IP Group is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was IP Group founded?

IP Group was founded in 2001.

What sectors and industries does IP Group invest in?

IP Group invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Software, AI, Life Sciences, Energy, HealthTech, ClimateTech, Mobility, Transportation, Telecommunications, Security, Robotics, Media and Entertainment.

What is IP Group geographical focus of investments?

IP Group invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does IP Group typically invest in?

IP Group invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of IP Group investment?

IP Group usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What are the contacts of IP Group?

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