Most active life science investors in the UK right now (free list)
List of UK life science angel investors and venture capital firms.
Find your life science investor with the full list of UK venture capital investors.
The UK's Life Science ecosystem includes a growing mix of innovators and technology platforms — many of which can be found on our Life Science startup watchlist.
Below you'll find a list of Life Science investors:
Top 187 life science investors in the UK
Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)
| Life Science Investors | Investment Focus | Startup Investments | Round Size | Connect |
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 Advent Life Sciences( ) Advent Life Sciences is a leading trans-Atlantic venture capital firm focused on... London  | ||||
 Archangels( ) Archangels focuses on investing in disruptive technology with protectable intell... Edinburgh | ||||
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 Deepbridge Capital( ) Deepbridge Capital is a growth capital specialist focused on investing in the te... Chester | ||||
 Delin Ventures( ) Delin Ventures is a mission-driven investor specialising in Life Sciences and Te... London | Athernal BioTurbine | |||
 Downing Ventures( ) Downing LLP, founded in 1986 and a certified B Corporation, manages £2.1bn in as... London | ||||
 Environmental Technologies Fund( ) Fairly Made is a venture capital firm focused on investing in sustainable fashio... London | ||||
 Kindred Capital( ) Kindred is a venture capital firm founded in 2015, focused on early-stage invest... London | ||||
 Octopus Ventures( ) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in sectors such as B2B Software, ... London | ||||
 Old College Capital( ) Old College Capital (OCC) is the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fu... Edingburgh | ||||
 Oskare Capital( ) Óskare Capital, headquartered in Paris and London, specialises in venture-stage ... London | ||||
 Scottish Enterprise( ) The firm focuses on supporting early-stage and growing companies in Scotland, of... Glasgow | ||||
 Scottish Equity Partners( ) SEP is a leading growth equity investor focusing on enterprise software and tech... London | ||||
 Selvedge Venture( ) Selvedge Venture focuses on investing in founders and start-ups addressing age-r... London | ||||
 2050 Capital( ) 2050 Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on deep tech and tr... London | ||||
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What is a life science Investor?
These investors focus on startups advancing scientific research and technology in areas like biology, genetics, and medicine. Life science startups aim to address global challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment.
Key Features of a Life Science Startup:
Target Audience:
- Healthcare providers seeking breakthroughs in medical treatments.
- Researchers focused on genetic and biological advancements.
- Organizations addressing sustainability in agriculture and biotech.
Products/Services:
- Genomics-based diagnostics and therapies.
- Biotechnology solutions for agriculture and healthcare.
- Platforms for managing clinical and scientific research.
Examples of Activities:
- Developing genetic testing kits for personalized medicine.
- Innovating biotech solutions for sustainable farming.
- Creating platforms to analyze and share research data securely.
Examples of UK Life Science Startups
Oxford Biomedica
Oxford Biomedica focuses on gene and cell therapy development, creating innovative treatments for conditions such as cancer and rare genetic disorders.
Cambridge Epigenetix
This startup develops epigenetics-based diagnostics and therapies, leveraging breakthrough research to transform cancer and disease detection.
Synthace
Synthace provides a digital biology platform for automating experiments in life sciences, enabling faster and more reliable results in research and development.
ReNeuron
ReNeuron specializes in stem cell therapies for conditions like strokes and retinal diseases, pioneering regenerative medicine innovations.
Macomics
Macomics develops macrophage-based immunotherapies to treat cancer, focusing on enhancing the body's natural ability to fight disease.
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