Cambridge Future Tech

Overview

Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) is a technology-first venture builder that collaborates with leading UK universities to transform groundbreaking academic and corporate research into pioneering deep tech ventures. By acting as an operational co-founder, CFT supports founders from day zero, providing essential resources and expertise to commercialize innovations in fields such as advanced materials, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, quantum computing, and robotics. This approach bridges the 'capital gap' in early-stage deep tech, enabling the successful launch of ventures that address significant global challenges. Since its inception in 2022, CFT has co-founded multiple deep tech ventures across the UK, generating over 80 highly skilled jobs and raising more than $10 million in external funding. The firm has also secured over $4.5 million in grants to support vital research and development efforts. With an aggregate valuation surpassing $50 million at pre-seed, CFT has successfully guided several ventures through their pre-seed rounds, demonstrating its effective venture-building capabilities. CFT's unique model combines the agility of a startup with the structure of an established team, deploying resources, networks, and commercial acumen to build successful companies. By connecting founders with corporate partners, facilitating pilot projects, strategic partnerships, and commercialization opportunities, CFT accelerates the growth of deep tech startups, contributing to the advancement of industries and society as a whole.

Investment Focus

• Deep tech innovations with potential for global impact
• Collaborations with UK universities and tech transfer offices
• Commitment to addressing significant societal and environmental challenges

Portfolio Companies