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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.
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$100K
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$20M
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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.
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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

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