Approach
Proudly backing category defining founders
Strategically focussed, financially driven
Since 2016 we’ve been one of Europe’s most active corporate investors.
Not content with standing still, our thesis and operating model have changed over time, adjusted to ensure we deliver on the promises we make to the exceptional companies we back.
Today, we invest where we know we can have an impact. Deploying up to £2M in early stage businesses to support with market and product validation.
We give founders the greatest chance of success through a unique combination of patient capital, domain expertise, operational experience, strategic resources, and partnership opportunities with one of the world’s leading OEMs.
Investing globally across climate, industrial and enterprise at the application, infrastructure and deep tech levels
Climate
Facilitating carbon net zero across supply chains, products, and operations.
Smart grids, cutting-edge materials and AI-enabled technologies are driving industry-wide sustainability initiatives. Today’s climate innovation is far greater than emission reduction, it’s about creating circular economies that meet both market and regulatory demands.
Electrification
- Grid Balancing
- Climate Financing
- Battery Management Systems
- Battery Research & Engineering Platforms
Industrial Decarbonisation
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
- Energy Efficiency & Circularity
- Raw Material Production
- AI & Quantum for Energy Management
Advanced Materials
- Lower Carbon Materials
- Resource Efficiency
- Plant Based Coating Systems
- New Material Discovery
Industrial
Developing next-gen technologies for manufacturing organisations.
From enhancing engineering productivity to optimising production processes and strengthening supply chain resilience. The integration of advanced technologies with cohesive data systems will drive innovation and efficiency in industrial operations.
Engineering
- Design
- Simulation
- Collaboration & Productivity Tools
- Product Lifecycle Management
Manufacturing
- Data Infrastructure & Analytics
- Workflow Optimisation
- Robotics
- Security of Industrial systems & Devices
- Quality Assurance
- Product Regtech and Compliance
Supply Chain
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Automation
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Resilience
Enterprise
Enhancing growth, productivity and security with software solutions and infrastructure.
From streamlining workflows with intelligent applications, to managing complexity in digital infrastructure and unleashing developer potential. The convergence of automation and AI will drive businesses towards unprecedented efficiency and advantage.
Applications
- ERP
- Business Intelligence & Analytics
- HR & Workforce Management
- Communication & Collaboration Tools
Infrastructure
- Cloud
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Cybersecurity
- Governance and Compliance
- API/Integrations
Dev Tools
- DevOps
- Security Engineering
- Configuration Management
- Productivity
- Developer Experience
AI
- AI Agents
- AI Infrastructure
- AI Governance, Security & Privacy
Our Promise
In service of founders
All our founders had a choice of who to work with. We never take their commitment to us for granted. We pride ourselves on being decent people to do business with, and want to be your first sounding board – for the good news and the bad.
Our network is yours
Our capital unlocks access to an exclusive global network. Whether it’s connections to JLR or the Tata Group, fellow investors, enterprise customers or journalists, we connect founders to the people, opportunities, and markets they need to thrive.
Impact over theory
Our unique relationship with JLR allows us to offer value in a very specific way. Over 90% of our portfolio is engaged with the parent company, and our team draws on decades of operational and industry experience to amplify the impact of every investment.
Patient and product obsessed
We understand that true impact takes time, and take a long-term view on our investments. We’re committed to sustainable scale, and provide the capital, time and guidance you need to build a category defining business.