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Cambridge Future Tech
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Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) is a technology-first deep tech venture builder based in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to founding and growing technologies that would never have existed without early-stage intervention. CFT works closely with leading UK universities, scientists, and inventors to commercialise scientific discoveries and technological innovations — spanning digital sciences (AI, data) and physical sciences (semiconductors, advanced materials, quantum, robotics). CFT supports founders from 'Day Zero', co-founding ventures and bridging the acute gap between pre-incorporation and pre-seed with commercial and technical expertise, while not taking fees or cash out of ventures. Corporate partnerships with organisations such as Anglo American, Nokia Bell Labs, Cemex Ventures, and CERN further extend CFT's reach into industry-driven deep tech spinouts.
Notable quotes
“This investment is testament to the huge and growing significance of DeepTech startups for the national industrial strategy.”
“This is a major step forward for PeroCycle's mission to decarbonise steel from within.”
“This funding round is a testament to Kyle and Matt's vision for SAIF Autonomy and the growing strength of UK grown deep tech.”
Team
James Hayward
Chief Operating Officer
Steve Raffe
General Manager CFT Consulting / Commercial Director
Bethany Bland
Portfolio Operations Manager & Governance Lead
Isobel Dodds
Venture Analyst
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literal Labs | Pre-seed | $6m | 2025-06-02 |
| PeroCycle | Seed | $5m | 2025-08-05 |
| SAIF Autonomy | Pre-seed | $1m | 2025-02-14 |
| OmniBuds | Pre-seed | — | 2024-11-05 |
| Mimicrete | Pre-seed | — | — |
| AutoPickr | Pre-seed | — | — |
| NeuroXR | Pre-seed | — | — |
| GitLife Biotech | Pre-seed | — | — |
| Mission Decisions | Pre-seed | — | — |
| Cambridge Mind Technologies (CamAI) | Pre-seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Northern Gritstone | 1 |
| Sure Valley Ventures | 1 |
| Mercuri | 1 |
| Fusion Fund | 1 |
| Anglo American (AA Acceleration Fund) | 1 |
| Vest Coast Capital | 1 |
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