Ploughshare Innovations
Overview
Ploughshare Innovations is a private investment firm specializing in the commercialization of UK government-developed technologies. Established in 2005, it holds exclusive rights to a unique portfolio of Ministry of Defence (MOD)-developed and crown-owned intellectual property. The firm collaborates with various government laboratories, including the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), to transform these innovations into market-ready solutions. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as defense and security, digital science, health and wellbeing, and climate, environment, and sustainability. Ploughshare Innovations operates across multiple stages, including seed, early stage, growth, and buyout, aiming to bring impactful technologies to market. Its approach involves identifying high-potential innovations, sourcing investment, and creating spin-out companies to drive commercial success. With a track record of licensing over 120 technologies and attracting more than £140 million in investment, Ploughshare Innovations has demonstrated its capability in turning government innovations into real-world impact. The firm has also created 16 spin-out companies, contributing to job creation and economic growth. Its mission is to ensure that brilliant ideas have pathways to make real-world impact, benefiting society, industry, the economy, and the planet.
Investment Focus
- Innovations developed by UK government laboratories
- Technologies with commercial viability
- Potential for significant market impact
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Ploughshare Innovations
What sectors does Ploughshare Innovations invest in?
Ploughshare Innovations invests in Technology, Healthcare, Sustainability, Cyber Security, Defense and Climate and Environment, and is based in Stockbridge, United Kingdom. Ploughshare Innovations is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ploughshare Innovations invest at?
Ploughshare Innovations backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Buyout.
Which regions does Ploughshare Innovations invest in?
Ploughshare Innovations invests across United Kingdom.
What companies has Ploughshare Innovations invested in?
Ploughshare Innovations's portfolio includes Presymptom Health.
How do I contact Ploughshare Innovations?
Ploughshare Innovations's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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