Department for Transport
Overview
The Department for Transport (DfT) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It works with its agencies and partners to support the transport network, and it plans and invests in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move. The department provides funding and grants for various transport sectors, including road, rail, and innovative technologies aimed at decarbonization and improving efficiency.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
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| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lizard Technologies | Feb 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| Clean Planet Technologies | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SkyBound Rescuer | Sep 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Stagecoach Group | Apr 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Journey Alerts | Feb 2025 | Grant | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Department for Transport based?
Department for Transport is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Department for Transport founded?
Founding year information for Department for Transport is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Department for Transport have?
Department for Transport has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Department for Transport's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Green Lizard Technologies, Clean Planet Technologies, SkyBound Rescuer, Stagecoach Group, Journey Alerts.
What was Department for Transport's most recent investment?
Department for Transport's most recent investment on Caplight was in Green Lizard Technologies in 2026.
What sectors does Department for Transport focus on?
Department for Transport focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Department for Transport focus on?
Department for Transport typically invests at the MultiStage stage.