CPI Enterprises

Overview

CPI Enterprises is the corporate venture capital and investor engagement arm of the UK's Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), established in 2020 to support the development of high-potential companies in the deep tech sector. As part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, CPI Enterprises focuses on fostering innovation and accelerating the commercialization of advanced technologies across various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, materials, agriculture, and food technology. By leveraging CPI's extensive network and resources, the firm aims to bridge the gap between research and market-ready solutions, facilitating the growth of transformative businesses. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, reflecting CPI's commitment to driving sustainable and impactful innovations. CPI Enterprises typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million in companies at various stages, from pre-seed to Series B. This approach enables the firm to support a diverse portfolio of startups and scale-ups, providing them with the necessary capital and expertise to navigate the complexities of product development and market entry. By aligning with CPI's mission to enhance the UK's manufacturing capabilities, CPI Enterprises plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of industry leaders. CPI Enterprises' portfolio includes companies like QV Bioelectronics, which is developing an Electric Field Therapy implant to treat brain tumors such as glioblastoma, and BiologIC Technologies, a company that has invented a biocomputer to process cells, DNA, and biological reagents into therapies. These investments underscore the firm's dedication to advancing healthcare solutions and supporting groundbreaking technologies that address critical challenges in the process industries. Through strategic investments and active engagement, CPI Enterprises continues to contribute to the UK's innovation ecosystem, fostering economic growth and technological advancement.