Isembard raises £7m in seed funding led by Notion Capital to expand its manufacturing platform.
Notion Capital led the seed financing to help the software-first manufacturing firm scale its operations and technology.
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London-based Isembard operates a network of high-precision component manufacturing facilities powered by a proprietary operating system.
Isembard has secured a £7m seed round to scale its automated manufacturing platform and expand its engineering team. Notion Capital led the financing, with backing from several follow-on funds and prominent angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed to enlarge the company's inaugural factory and further develop its proprietary software to support critical supply chains.
The funding arrives as precision manufacturing capacity faces mounting pressure from an ageing workforce and rising demand for domestic production. Isembard aims to address this challenge by deploying software-driven production units across the UK and its allies.
Investor perspective
"Isembard is tackling one of the hardest, most ambitious challenges today, bringing software-driven transformation to precision manufacturing. Alex and his team have the vision, technical expertise, and relentless execution needed to redefine this space. We’re excited to back them as they build a new industrial powerhouse."
Jos White
General Partner, Notion
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Continue product development
- 03Scale operations
Investors
Jos White
Notion
201 Ventures
Basis Capital
Forward Fund
Material Ventures
Never Lift Ventures
NP-Hard Ventures
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About the company
Isembard
Isembard builds a franchise network of automated precision manufacturing facilities.