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Investment thesis

LQD Ventures invests in founders disrupting the way humanity addresses fundamental needs, helping to transform scientific breakthroughs into globally relevant successes. The firm focuses on science-driven, engineering-centric B2B companies across five clusters: Applied AI, BioTech, TechBio, Advanced Computing (including quantum, neuromorphic, and biocomputing), and Advanced Engineering (including robotics, drones/UAVs, and advanced materials). LQD backs early-stage UK deep tech startups — at pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus — that are building defensible, scalable intellectual property with customer-centric go-to-market strategies. The firm leverages deep ties to the UK university spinout ecosystem (Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, Sheffield, Glasgow, UCL and others) and a network of family office LPs to identify and support innovative companies before the world catches on.

Notable quotes

As a sci-fi nerd, I am fascinated by the possibilities inherent in turning frontier technologies into a secure, healthy and sustainable future.

Santiago Matheus · https://www.lqd.vc/about

I'm passionate about discovering and backing transformational technologies that will disrupt industries and shape our future. DeepTech enables us to tackle the world's hardest problems at their source – where real, lasting impact begins.

Oliver Owens · https://www.lqd.vc/about

What excites me most is the potential for science and technology to solve problems at their root — my passion lies in helping those breakthroughs become reality.

Adam Phillips · https://www.lqd.vc/about

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Milvus AdvancedSeed$7m2025-10-20
Certo AeroSeed$5m2025-04-23
Ignota LabsSeed$7m2025-02-26
CardiaTecSeed$7m2024-09-10
MonumoSeed$3m2024-02-20
AegiqSeed2023-08-01

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