Founded 2017 (Kirby, Goldner, Klein/LocalGlobe). London HQ. £28m Zinc 2 Fund (targeting £33m). Backed 300+ entrepreneurs, built 60+ ventures. Portfolio: Vira Health, Tandem, Pexxi, Untangle, Cordon Technologies, ReFleks, Bold Health. Team: Paul Kirby (CEO), Ella Goldner (GM), Saul Klein, Rachel Carey (Chief Scientist). Strong advisory network incl. Wellcome Trust, LSE, academia.
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Pre-company, pre-team, pre-idea stage investor. Science-for-Impact focus: mental health, environment, later life, automation/globalisation. Seeks mission-driven founders from academia, industry, research. £250k-£300k initial investment (15% equity). 12-month venture builder programme w/70 founders per cohort. Supports deeptech, healthtech, climate tech. Value-add: 100+ visiting fellows, R&D team, executive coaching, 3-yr portfolio support, grant access.
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