Zinc

Zinc builds and backs early-stage technology companies tackling major social and environmental challenges.

London, UK—Founded 2017

£5.0MTotal raised

Zinc is a London-based investor and venture builder that creates and backs mission-driven technology companies focused on major societal challenges. It targets areas such as mental health, environmental protection, elderly care, and the impacts of automation.

Founders

Luke Shipley

Co-founder

Luke brings founding and product experience from ZINC, Lean Lychee, and sTitch Leggings, alongside earlier roles in technology recruitment and investment.

Paul Kirby

Paul co-founded and leads Zinc. His background includes heading the policy unit at 10 Downing Street and serving as a partner at KPMG.

Paul Kirkby

Investors

AVPLead

Seedcamp

Funding history

Series A4 July 2023

£5.0M

Zinc secures £5m Series A funding from AXA Venture Partners and Seedcamp to expand globally

AXA Venture Partners led the Series A round with backing from Seedcamp to help accelerate product development and international growth.