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Future Planet Capital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Future Planet Capital is a London-based, global impact-led venture capital firm dedicated to investing in technology and life science companies that emerge from the world's leading research centers. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on solutions to pressing global challenges, leveraging deep scientific and technological innovation. Their investment strategy is rooted in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking ventures with the potential for significant societal and environmental impact.

Their investment thesis is structured around five core thematic areas: Climate Change, Health, Education, Sustainable Growth, and Security. Future Planet Capital actively seeks out university spin-outs and research-backed enterprises, providing the necessary capital and strategic support to transition academic breakthroughs into commercial successes. This approach highlights their commitment to fostering innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and global well-being.

Future Planet Capital commands substantial financial capacity, with total capital under management exceeding $400 million as of late 2023. This considerable fund size enables them to make meaningful investments across their target sectors. Typically, their initial cheque sizes range from £1 million to £5 million, demonstrating their focus on early to growth-stage companies. The firm also provides follow-on capital to support the continued development and scaling of their portfolio companies, reinforcing their long-term commitment to their ventures.

Investor Profile

Future Planet Capital has backed more than 377 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Undisclosed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.
  • Typical check size: $1.3M – $6.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (24%)
  • Undisclosed (23%)
  • Convertible Note (16%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Grant (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
  • Series C (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (93%)
  • United States (6%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • Singapore (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical Device
  • Life Science
  • Pharmaceutical
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Future Planet Capital frequently co-invest with?

Innovate UK
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 5
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 5
Wren Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Europe, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Sheffield
Co-Investments: 13
Oxford Technology Management
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford
Co-Investments: 6
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Harwell
Co-Investments: 77
Midven
Europe, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham
Co-Investments: 25
Parkwalk Advisors
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 11
Newable Private Investing
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Oxford Science Enterprises
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Future Planet Capital often collaborate with?

AS
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
VG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
CS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
PP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
ME
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
OS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Future Planet Capital?

Inicio AI

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

Inicio AI is a SaaS platform that builds the conversational AI driven tool that helps in income and expenditure assessment.

AccountingPersonal FinanceSaaS
SeedApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,648,931
Ikarovec

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Ikarovek is working on early stage assets intended for the treatment of diabetic macular edama.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
SeedOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,333,234
Antiverse

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Antiverse is dedicated to engineering the future of drug development to change the course of people's lives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMachine Learning
SeedOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,572,707
Wittaya Aqua

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wittaya Aqua is a farm management platform for aquaculture operations that helps farmers track, visualize and analyze production data.

AgricultureFood and BeverageInformation Technology
SeedJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
44.01

London, England, United Kingdom

4.01 is a company that specializes in eliminating CO2 from the atmosphere by mineralizing it in peridotite.

Environmental Engineering
Series AJul 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Armada Technologies

Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom

Armada Technologies created the world's first Passive Air Lubrication technology.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
SeedMay 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
You. Smart. Thing.

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

You. Smart. Thing. is a travel demand management platform for destinations, venues, and live events.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyPersonalizationSecurity
Series UnknownMay 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,120
Captura

Pasadena, California, United States

Captura specializes in direct ocean carbon capture, employing technology and leveraging the ocean's natural carbon removal capabilities.

Carbon CaptureChemical EngineeringCleanTechEnvironmental Consulting
Series AJan 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $21,500,000
Regent

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Regent develops and manufactures all-electric seagliders for high-speed regional coastal transportation.

Electric VehicleManufacturingMarine TransportationTransportation
Series AOct 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Pencil Biosciences

Alderley Park, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Pencil Biosciences is a novel gene modulation company.

BiotechnologyHealth Care
SeedSep 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,834,369