Porton Group
Overview
Porton Group is a venture capital firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands with offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2011 by Lucas Olmedo and William Green, the firm focuses on the commercialization of military technology. Their investment portfolio includes electronic privacy applications, such as Seecrypt, a mobile app that encrypts voice calls from smartphones. The company has also invested in P2i, a British nanotechnology development company, and Microvisk Technologies, a Welsh manufacturer of home-testing devices for patients on anticoagulant medication. Porton Group has been involved in legal disputes, including a notable case against 3M Corporation over MRSA detection technology, resulting in a $1.3 million damages award in 2011. The firm's advisor, Sir Joe French, is the former UK Chief of Defence Intelligence.
Investment Focus
- Focus on commercialization of military technology
- Preference for investments in electronic privacy applications
- Interest in nanotechnology and medical diagnostics sectors
- Willingness to engage in legal disputes to protect investments
- Desire for advisory roles from experienced professionals in defense intelligence
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Porton Group invest in?
Porton Group invests in Renewable Energy, Medical Devices, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors, Biotechnology and Mobile Applications, and is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Porton Group is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Porton Group invest at?
Porton Group backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Porton Group invest in?
Porton Group invests across United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Cayman Islands.
Who are the partners at Porton Group?
Team members listed for Porton Group include Harvey Boulter (Chairman & CEO).
What companies has Porton Group invested in?
Porton Group's portfolio includes Seecrypt, P2i and Microvisk Technologies.
How do I contact Porton Group?
Porton Group's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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