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Innovate UK

Innovate UK

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Innovate UK is a government-backed agency supporting business-led innovation across the United Kingdom.


Recent investments

Seed
£250K

The funding combines angel capital and an Innovate UK grant to support product development and sales expansion.

"We’re solving a workflow problem that affects the entire care ecosystem. Care teams are spending hours on manual documentation and communication tasks. Our platform automates these processes whilst creating the transparency that families want."
— Zeezy Izenman, CEO and founder
Pre-Seed
£850K

The pre-seed round was led by SFC Capital with participation from SyndicateRoom and Innovate UK.

"Our goal is to create a solution that performs just as well for executives managing stress and recovery as it does for individuals rebuilding from chronic conditions. It reflects our commitment to making nervous system care accessible, especially for those who need it most"
— Jane Ollis, Founder and CEO
Pre-Seed
£510K

GC Angels led the pre-seed round, which will fund team growth and platform development.

"Our goal is to democratise the traditional bra fitting experience, making it accessible and personalised for everyone. The funding from GC Angels will help us to grow Brarista and reduce the £10bn annual cost of lingerie returns that take place due to poor fit. With the support of Ranvir and the GC Angels team, we’re looking to expand into new product categories, empower consumers, and have a real impact in the lingerie and fashion markets."
— Bella Trang Ngo, Founder and CEO
£500K

The funding will support the design, manufacturing, and field trials of a non-antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori.

"I’m excited by the possibility for this treatment to help a lot of people, benefiting their overall health and avoiding the misery of side effects from antibiotics."
— Joanne Lant, Founder
Pre-Seed
£400K

The pre-seed round was led by GC Angels alongside Innovate UK to fund platform development and team expansion.

"Our goal is to provide a holistic approach to mental and physical health, allowing users to take control of their well-being in a way that is tailored to their unique needs. The funding from GC Angels will allow us to integrate AI technology into our platform and improve our solution, helping even more people manage their health and performance across industries like sports and education."
— Joly Fengyang Zou, Co-founder and CEO