Neil takes Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion through the company’s annual results, the £3 million placing and subscription, as well as a separate offer to retail investors. Despite challenging financial markets, the company saw a modest gain in portfolio value and reduced losses, signalling resilience and growth potential.
Highlights include the progress of several portfolio companies. Pulsiv has developed an efficient power conversion solution for USB-C chargers, garnering global interest. Cambridge Raman Imaging is experiencing growth in laser sales, advancing label-free imaging for cancer diagnosis and drug discovery. Nandi Proteins signed its first commercial licensing deal, with products expected in the market next year. Additionally, CamGraPhIC continues innovating with graphene photonics, addressing growing demands in semiconductor technology.
At a group level, Frontier IP strengthened its leadership with the appointments of Jo Stent as CFO and Baroness Brown of Cambridge as Chair, both bringing significant expertise. The £3 million raise – and a retail offer that’s about to close – will support the team and further the commercialisation of portfolio companies.
