Midlands Mindforge

Overview

Midlands Mindforge is a patient capital investment company co-founded by eight research-intensive universities in the Midlands: Aston, Birmingham, Cranfield, Keele, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Warwick. The company aims to accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking science and technology innovations from these universities and the broader Midlands region. By providing capital and company-building skills to university spinouts and early-stage IP-rich businesses, Midlands Mindforge seeks to establish a new technology ecosystem in the region and drive economic growth through impactful ventures. The company's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as Clean Technologies, AI and Computational Science, and Life Sciences and Health Tech. Midlands Mindforge targets early-stage companies, particularly those at the Seed and Series A stages, with the goal of creating highly skilled jobs and supporting the UK's ambition to become a science and technology superpower. The company plans to raise up to £250 million from strategic corporate partners, institutional investors, and qualifying individuals to fund its investments. Midlands Mindforge is committed to addressing the funding deficit for early-stage technology businesses in the Midlands. By combining additional capital with company-building expertise, the company aims to lay the foundations for a more vibrant ecosystem for emerging science-backed companies in the region. This approach is intended to create a virtuous circle, attracting more talent and growth opportunities to the Midlands, and contributing to the UK's broader objectives in science and technology innovation.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage technology companies
• University spinouts
• IP-rich businesses