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Discovery Investment Fund Limited, established in 2006, is based in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland. This privately funded venture capital firm specializes in supporting young, ambitious enterprises across Scotland. It operates as a syndicate of sophisticated investors with diverse expertise in various industries and is a partner of the Scottish Enterprise Co-investment Fund.
Investing between £100,000 and £500,000, Discovery Investment Fund evaluates proposals across various sectors, including biotech, healthcare, consumer, and industrial. The firm aims to add value to its portfolio companies and typically seeks successful exits within five years, though it remains flexible when necessary.
Notable portfolio companies include Actual Analytics Ltd, which analyzes animal behavior using machine vision; DC Biosciences Ltd, providing proteomics services for drug development; CardioPrecision Ltd, focused on minimally invasive cardiovascular devices; CelluComp Ltd, developing sustainable high-performance materials; NovaBiotics Ltd, a clinical-stage biotech company; Ocutec Ltd, specializing in ocular medical devices; and Keith Brewery Ltd, a craft brewery.
Submit your pitch through their form at discoveryinvestmentfund.co.uk or email Glenn Carnegie at Glenn.Carnegie@discoveryinvestmentfund.co.uk with your deck.
Yes, Discovery Investment Fund often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and Series A stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially if they see potential for further growth in their portfolio companies.
The specific size of the current fund is not disclosed, but the firm typically invests between £100,000 and £500,000 per company.
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