CamGraphIC secures €25 million in a Series A funding round
The funding round will be used to accelerate development and scale up of its advanced graphene photonics. It has been backed by CDP Venture Capital, the Nato Innovation Fund, the Sony Innovation Fund, Join Capital, Bosch Ventures, and Indaco Ventures.
Read morePulsiv wins leading trade body PSMA’s first Global Efficiency Award
Portfolio company Pulsiv won the prestigious award for its ground-breaking 65W USB C charger reference design, which “sets a benchmark for thermal performance and efficiency”.
Read moreWatch: GraphEnergyTech CEO Thomas Baumeler on collaboration to develop a new generation of solar technology
GraphEnergyTech is aiming to develop the next generation of solar technology in collaboration with the Taiwan Perovskite Solar Corporation, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute and the University of Cambridge. The project is supported by a grant from Innovate UK. Watch to learn more.
Read moreWatch: Alusid CEO Alasdair Bremner on building momentum with Topps Tiles’ Mas launch
Alusid CEO Alasdair Bremner talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest milestone—launching its mass-produced floor tile range, Mas, through the Topps Tiles retail chain.
Read moreGraphEnergyTech, Taiwan, Cambridge University and Innovate UK
GraphEnergyTech is to collaborate with the Taiwan Perovskite Solar Corporation, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute and Cambridge University to develop the next generation of solar technology. The project is being supported by Innovate UK.
Read moreTopps Tiles launches Alusid-made Mas floor tile range
Topps Tiles, the UK’s no.1 tile specialist, has launched Alusid’s sustainable mass-produced floor tile range Mas into its nationwide retail chain. Mas is the second Ausid-made range to go on sale through Topps.
Read moreDes Solutio to host industry leading green chemistry conference in June
Frontier IP portfolio company Des Solutio is bringing together leading scientists and industry partners to learn about and discuss the latest developments in Deep Eutectic Systems and their applications across a broad range of sectors.
Read moreWatch: Alusid CEO Alasdair Bremner discusses the company’s first international distribution deal
Alasdair Bremner, CEO of Alusid talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about recent developments, including its first international distribution agreement with Dutch pioneers FRONT Materials.
Read moreAlusid signs first international distribution agreement
Portfolio company Alusid has signed a deal with Dutch sustainable building pioneers Front Materials BV in a move which shows the global potential for the company’s innovative wall and floor tiles.
Read moreWatch: Frontier CEO Neil Crabb on full year results, portfolio progress and our fundraising
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.
Read moreFull year results 2024: portfolio makes good progress in challenging conditions
Commercial and financial developments during the year mean our portfolio is now a mix of companies at different stages of maturity. There was also strong technical progress across the portfolio. Despite the difficult funding environment, four companies raised money during the period and post the year end. We continued to strengthen management teams.
Read moreWatch: The Vaccine Group CEO Dr Jeremy Salt on £400,000 Innovate UK grant for animal health
Dr Jeremy Salt talks about how The Vaccine Group will work with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to develop novel vaccines to combat cattle diseases. He also touches on future developments.
Read moreTVG collaboration with UK government agency awarded £400,000 by Innovate UK
The Vaccine Group and The Animal and Plant Health Agency will use the Smart grant money to develop cattle vaccines based on TVG’s innovative technology.
Read moreWatch: DeakinBio chief executive Dr Aled Roberts discuss the company’s innovative bio-materials
Dr Aled Roberts on the origins of the company’s low energy processes and advanced materials and how they will develop in the future.
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