Digital Catapult
Overview
Digital Catapult is the UK's national innovation agency for advanced digital technology, founded in 2013. As a non-profit entity backed by the UK government's Innovate UK, it functions as an accelerator and incubator. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies like AI, immersive tech (AR/VR), 5G, and distributed systems to drive economic growth. It works with startups, industries, and academia by providing accelerator programmes, consultancy, and access to R&D and testbed facilities. While not a traditional investment fund, Digital Catapult makes direct investments into companies participating in its programmes, often through convertible loan notes funded by Innovate UK.
Portfolio Companies
28
Website
digicatapult.org.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Medicine Technologies | Apr 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Vanellus Technologies | Aug 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Extend Robotics | May 2024 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| ORCA Computing | Dec 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Gpeto AI Limited | - | Accelerator | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Digital Catapult based?
Digital Catapult is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Digital Catapult founded?
Founding year information for Digital Catapult is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Digital Catapult have?
Digital Catapult has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Digital Catapult's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Machine Medicine Technologies, Vanellus Technologies, Extend Robotics, ORCA Computing, Gpeto AI Limited.
What was Digital Catapult's most recent investment shown here?
Digital Catapult's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Extend Robotics in 2024.
What sectors does Digital Catapult focus on?
Digital Catapult focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Digital Catapult focus on?
Stage focus information for Digital Catapult is not publicly available.