Future Planet Capital

Calling all climate-focused startups! ???? I’ll be speaking at the upcoming Google for Startups Google Cloud Climate Tech Event on December 4th at the Startup Hub. Join us for a deeper look at the climate scale-up capital gap, the market's readiness to adopt new climate technologies, and a deeper dive under the hood of what climate investors might look for from founders and in pitches. Register to attend → https://lnkd.in/dp-_yHBa Future Planet Capital UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund Midven

?? Singapore International Agri-Food Week Future Planet Capital was honoured to be a sponsor, alongside Barclays Private Bank, of an initiative to?help UK?companies?looking to grow?in?SE Asia,?with the potential?to?support Singapore’s?vision?to?cement?itself?as a?global?urban agriculture?hub. "Not only does this foster deeper connections between investors, innovators, corporates and other key stakeholders, ultimately, it is the strength of human connections that serves as the foundation to transform cutting-edge ideas into tangible outcomes." - Andrew Muir, Investment Director at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, managed by Future Planet Capital. UK companies with game changing ideas are plentiful in Future Planet Capital's portfolio, including Roslin Technologies, which participated in the event - Ernst van Orsouw. Our Investment Director, Andrew Muir, and Head of Investor Relations, Jessica Hill, were proud to support this cross-border initiative. Special thank you to Nurasa for hosting at their Food Tech Innovation Centre in addition to the British High Commissioner of Singapore Nikesh Mehta and Chairman of?Nurasa Pradeep Pant, for their leadership in bringing this vibrant ecosystem together. Midven | UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund UK in Singapore, Amy Ross, Jared Brooks, Douglas Hansen-Luke #agritech #singapore #venturecapital

Future Planet Capital is delighted to see the progress announced by Tokamak Energy. The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, managed by Future Planet Capital, was a founder investor and has been part of the company’s journey for over a decade. We can see the opportunities opening up for their expertise in magnets alongside the core fusion expertise, bringing another dimension to something we have always seen as one of the most exciting investments we have ever made. Midven | UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund Mark White, Andrew Muir, Douglas Hansen-Luke, Alex Leigh ????

It was a great honour for our CEO, San Chau, to have an audience with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Ocean Innovators Platform in Singapore today where San had been invited to speak. ? Commenting on the occasion, San said: “Our vision very much aligns with Prince Albert’s Blue Ocean Foundation’s commitment to marine sustainability and Future Planet Capital's belief in combining profit with purpose.? We look forward to welcoming Prince Albert to one of our seaweed cultivation sites in the very near future.” #oceaninnovatorsplatform #seaweed #blueeconomy #oceans

???Strong returns – but the fundraising environment remains challenging?? ? Today, the BVCA launches Venture Capital in the UK, a new annual report setting out the scale of VC investment in nations and regions across the UK. ? The report shows that whilst the #venturecapital sector has proven resilient, fundraising from domestic investors remains a significant challenge. Over the long-term average, only around 40% of capital raised by UK venture funds typically comes from domestic sources, compared to over 70% in France and Germany and over 80% in Spain and Italy. ? New data produced by the BVCA for this report finds that UK venture capital-backed businesses received ￡8bn of investment in 2023, with ￡5bn of venture equity capital crowding in a further ￡3bn from other investors. ? British venture capital-backed businesses also added ￡20bn in GDP to the UK economy in 2023, underscoring the vital role these companies play in driving innovation, supporting jobs, and economic growth. ? We need to get better at supporting young British companies to scale up. When UK companies look to continue to grow from series B stage funding and beyond, the significant investment gap in the UK means investment is often found from the US and elsewhere. ? To achieve a thriving VC ecosystem, we must; ?? Put in place a stable and competitive tax system and regulatory framework, ?? Bridge the scale-up gap, ?? Increase UK pension investment in private capital, ?? Ensure government-supported investment vehicles support the early-stage ecosystem. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eYkbxPVF

Delighted to share that Future Planet Capital’s Micro Internship Programme has been awarded Gold status from the Careers Service, University of Oxford, in recognition of the excellent internship experience our organisation has provided for students. ? Very well done to all involved - including our excellent past interns! ? The next Future Planet Capital Micro Internship Programme will run from 9 - 13 December and we look forward to updating you further as the cohort progresses. UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund | Midven Abigail Wye, Patrick Mayhew, University of Oxford, Douglas Hansen-Luke #intern #internship #venturecapital #oxford #oxforduniversity #goldstandard

?? News ?? First investment of ￡200k into Sona from the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Future Planet Capital, paves the way for spinout formation in 2025 in addition to ￡250K in grant funding for advanced product development from the Government Office for Technology Transfer. Sona’s mission is to transform breast cancer screening, creating a new standard for breast density assessment and monitoring, offering safer and more accessible breast health information for women of all ages. With its compact form, Sona’s simple, low-cost device is positioned for deployment in medical practices, local health clinics and primary care sites, expanding early breast cancer risk assessment capabilities across socioeconomic boundaries. This approach contributes to the UK’s objectives of reducing health inequalities by making healthcare more accessible to all women, regardless of background or location. https://lnkd.in/ercyaHWn

???????’?? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????????!? ? As a serial entrepreneur and founder, this is a great time to reflect on my experience and share 3 of my most important lessons. ? I started my first business fresh out of Oxford in 1991.?In 1999, with my second business, I had launched Hong Kong’s first regulated online securities research house during the Dot.com boom. I became a paper millionaire and was planning a stock market listing—all before 30. Then, the bubble burst and I lived through the disappointment and loss that all entrepreneurs risk. ? This experience led me to investment management, focusing on emerging asset classes, before founding my third business with Saif Al Suwaidi and Lord Norman Foster,?Future Planet Capital,?in 2015. ? Today, we’re proud to be an impact-led, profit-first venture firm tackling global challenges, with nearly $500M in AUM, and a host of some of the world’s best clients. ? ????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????????????????????? ??????????????: 1?.??? ??????-?????? ?????????????? ???? ??????: Find unmet needs you can deliver profitably and always target the best, most-demanding clients.?They will drive you to be better. 2?.????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ????????:? Hard work matters, but systematic openness to opportunity drives success. 3?.?????’?? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ????????: Inspire and surround yourself with the best—those smarter than you and those ready to lead. ? What lessons has entrepreneurship taught you? Let’s discuss. UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund | Midven Norman Foster Foundation, Mark White, Jessica Hill, Ed Phillips, Abigail Wye, Lyle Pentith, Nat Wei, David Knox, Priya Guha MBE #global #globalentrepreneurshipweek #entrepreneurship #success

Proud to be at the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the [] event today! ???? Standing alongside our Chairman, Douglas Hansen-Luke, we’re showcasing how UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund with Future Planet Capital, supports groundbreaking ventures in defence, security, and beyond. The energy in the room is electric as we discuss the future of international cooperation and innovation. Excited to connect with global leaders, investors, and visionaries driving impact in this space. Let's shape the future together! Alex #Innovation #Defence #VentureCapital #Collaboration

I’m delighted to be working with the team at Future Planet Capital to bring UK VC exposure to our members. We see VC as adding to expected returns (we assume 2 x the listed equity risk premium), providing great impact success stories to engage our members (which we know improves outcomes) and enhancing the society into which our members are going to retire.