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Digital Catapult > Get involved > Opportunities > Our Investment Portfolio
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Our Investment Portfolio

Overview

Since 2024, we have invested in deep tech startups with convertible loan note (CLN) made available by Innovate UK which allows Catapults to support UK businesses in an evolved way. The fund allows Digital Catapult to make a direct impact on high-growth potential, early-stage deep tech businesses. This enables further support for innovative startups with disruptive technology on their growth journeys. At the same time, it deepens our collaboration with exciting businesses we previously engaged. 

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Chang Liu, Extend Robotics at 5G Testbed Accelerator Programme

With the additional support of the £500,000 convertible loan note (CLN) from Digital Catapult, we were able to accelerate our AI initiatives and robot adoption in manufacturing and agriculture industries across the supply chain. We are really excited to grow the team and stay ahead of the increasing competition.

Dr Chang Liu CEO and Chief Designer at Extend Robotics

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Productive Machines

Digital Catapult’s investment will enable us to grow our customer base in the UK and Europe as well as expand to international markets where there is growing demand and interest in our solution.

Erdem Ozturk CEO and Co-founder of Productive Machines
YT Thumbnail – Camera Intelligence

We’re thrilled to receive this investment from Digital Catapult, which marks a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionise content creation. This support will enable us to scale our intelligent solutions for the camera of the future, making high-quality content creation more accessible for creators and driving innovation in the digital media space. Having benefited immensely from Digital Catapult’s accelerator programmes and additional support, we’re excited to continue our collaboration as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in the creator economy.

Vishal Kumar CEO and Co-Founder of Camera Intelligence
Goodness – Thumbnail

Digital Catapult has been an invaluable partner to Immersely, taking the time to understand where we want to be as a business and how we can get there. Exposure to like-minded founders on the Black Founders Programme, and access to mentors, technologists and investment support, has been helpful as we scale and look to develop our solution. We’re keen to collaborate with game studios across the country, and this investment will undoubtedly help us to redefine gaming and interactive media as we know it.

Goodness Akazulu Co-Founder and CEO of Immersely AI
Mining Optimal Slope (1)

This investment will help us grow our customer base, refine our product with real-world feedback, and demonstrate that mining can be both profitable and sustainable, as we look to partner with mining leaders around the world to enact a low-carbon future.

Stefano Utili Co-Founder and CEO

Successful cross-border trade is a key pillar of economic growth, and our solution means that business leaders have the data they need to overcome complex trade challenges with ease. Digital Catapult’s support has been critical to our success, providing invaluable technological consultancy, investment readiness support and now this investment. We will use the capital to expand into international markets, meeting global demand for our solution and ensuring that business leaders are empowered, informed and able to adapt quickly in an increasingly uncertain trade climate.

Ramin Takin Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Exabler

International trade is often discussed at a macro level, yet many business leaders underestimate the direct impact that new policy decisions can have on their company’s commercial performance. In an increasingly precarious global environment, there is a growing need for valid and reliable data to help businesses mitigate trade disruption and maintain operational efficiency. Our solution addresses this challenge by providing critical support when it’s needed most. This investment will enable us to further develop the platform, expand our team and unlock new opportunities to grow our customer base and increase export activity.

Chris Woodington Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Exabler

How to receive funding

Our investments take the form of convertible loan notes (CLN). They are exclusive to companies registered in the UK and should demonstrate strategic fit with Digital Catapult. This includes exploring early areas of deep tech innovation where there may not be as much investor interest and demonstrating the successful practical application of a new solution in an industry.

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Summary of Our Investment Activities

Why we undertake this investment activity, how investment decisions are made, what success looks like, and how impact is measured.

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