The Investment Catalyst: A showcase of chemistry-led innovation for the angel investment community

ANB sensors have developed a cost effective, self-calibrating, low maintenance pH sensor for ocean monitoring and water resource management that can be networked for use in the Internet of Things, and with operating costs 70% less than existing sensors.

AquAffirm has developed a unique test for rapid measurement of arsenic in drinking water – a problem affecting 140 million people in 70 countries, including Bangladesh, where it kills thousands. Using disposable test-strips and a web-enabled electronic-reader, the AquAffirm-As™ test will revolutionise arsenic-mitigation management.

Caura has built and combined advanced microneedle technologies and microelectronics to enable continuous and painless monitoring of biomolecules.

ENSO makes sustainable low-emission tyres that extend the driving range of electric vehicles.

Nanomerics is a revenue generating company with patent-protected, penetration enhancing drug delivery technology.  Nanomerics has already out-licensed NM133 eye drops and now wants to develop NM134 eye drops to clinical proof of concept. 

Renovos has developed a platform technology solving a key issue for regenerative medicine, localising therapeutic agents and releasing them only to growing cells, thereby increasing safety and efficacy.

Stoli Catalysts halves the manufacturing costs for 10% fine chemicals – pharmaceuticals, food supplements, fragrances – with catalyst-coated tube reactors. The reactors are simple yet efficient tools for chemical synthesis based on the company’s patented coating technology.

TCR Materials is a UCL spinout focused on development of the World’s first highly durable superhydrophobic coating.  The company will have a global, exclusive license to two patent families from University College London.