Nesta Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Health Tech
- EdTech
- Social Impact
About
Nesta Ventures targets UK-based startups that align with mission-driven goals in education, health, and sustainability. The firm focuses on companies that are addressing societal challenges and have the potential for large-scale impact. Nesta provides both capital and strategic advice to help these startups develop scalable business models, measure social outcomes, and ensure equitable access to their solutions. The firm is particularly focused on ventures that demonstrate strong alignment with sustainable and positive societal change.
Nesta Ventures targets UK-based startups that align with mission-driven goals in education, health, and sustainability. The firm focuses on companies that are addressing societal challenges and have the potential for large-scale impact. Nesta provides both capital and strategic advice to help these startups develop scalable business models, measure social outcomes, and ensure equitable access to their solutions. The firm is particularly focused on ventures that demonstrate strong alignment with sustainable and positive societal change.
Investment Thesis
Nesta Ventures invests in mission-driven startups tackling systemic issues in education, health, and sustainability. Its thesis prioritizes ventures that combine innovation with measurable social impact, ensuring scalable and equitable outcomes aligned with long-term societal benefit.
Manager's Experience
Experienced impact investment team focused on innovative technology ventures aiming for societal impact and financial returns.
Team
Alex Hook-Portfolio Director
Tolly Humphreys- Associate Portfolio Director
Meera Shah- Portfolio Manager
Hannah Spencer- Compliance Officer
Impact Investments
Portfolio
What3Words
Zapp
Focal Point Positioning
Building Heroes
Harbr
Camper
SIDR
MyBnk
Griddy
Zift