Future Planet Capital | British Co-Investment Fund
◆ Fund Size
$570M
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◆ Location
United Kingdom
◆ Portfolio
160 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Provides UK schemes with access to VC and high-growth venture opportunities, supporting the ambitions of the Mansion House Accord.
◆ About Future Planet Capital
**Future Planet Capital** is a London-based **impact-led venture capital firm** founded in 2015 that specializes in backing high-growth companies emerging from the world's top universities and research ecosystems.[1][6] The firm manages over $460M in assets and has deployed an additional $200M through co-investment initiatives, with a portfolio of approximately 160 companies across multiple geographies and stages.[1][3] Future Planet Capital's investment strategy focuses on companies addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, including climate change, education, health, security, and sustainable growth, with a track record of 60+ profitable exits and participation as a founding investor in eight unicorns.[1][4] The firm combines deep investment expertise with strong academic connections, employing a proprietary data-driven algorithm that tracks over 500,000 inputs to source and benchmark opportunities.[4] Future Planet Capital invests across pre-seed, seed, Series A, and growth equity stages, with typical check sizes ranging from $25,000 to $3 million, and operates with a global reach spanning Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States.[3][5] Notable portfolio companies include **Barinthus Biotherapeutics** (formerly Vaccitech), an Oxford University spinout that listed on NASDAQ in 2021 and developed the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.[1][4] The firm manages multiple funds and mandates on behalf of public and private investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and local government pension funds, and maintains a long track record managing deep tech funds for the UK government and the British Business Bank.[1]
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| Andy Bard | Portfolio Manager | — | |
| Daniel Gaize | Investment Associate | — | in |
| David Knox | Director | — | in |
| Douglas Hansen-Luke | Executive Chairman | — | in |
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| Ed Phillips | Managing Director, Global | — | in |
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| Huw Sparks | Investment Manager | — | |
| Jessica Hill | director - investor relations & strategic partnerships | — | in |
| Jordan Ong | Investment Associate | — | in |
| Luize Silina | Investment Analyst | — | in |
| Lyle Pentith | Portfolio Manager | — | in |
| Mark White | Investment Director | — | |
| Oliver Sexton | Investment Director | — | in |
| Rupert Lyle | Investment Director | — | in𝕏 |
| Sakura Holloway | Investment Director | — | in |
| Sam Martin | Portfolio Director | — | in |
| Shruti Iyengar | Investment Director | — | in |
| Surjit Kooner | Managing Director, Regional | — | in |
| Tony Stott | Investment Director | — | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does British Co-Investment Fund invest in?
British Co-Investment Fund invests in Biotech, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, Climate Tech, Edtech and Cybersecurity at the pre-seed, seed, series-a and growth stages.
Which geographies does British Co-Investment Fund focus on?
British Co-Investment Fund focuses on United Kingdom, and is headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is British Co-Investment Fund's typical check size?
British Co-Investment Fund typically writes checks of $0.5M to $3M.