Macmillan Cancer Support
Overview
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities, founded in 1911, that provides healthcare, information, and financial support to people affected by cancer. In 2023, the charity launched the "Innovation Impact Investment Portfolio," a £3.5 million fund dedicated to investing in start-up businesses developing innovative cancer care products and technology through the end of 2025. This portfolio makes impact investments with the goal of generating both social and financial returns. The investment in Leo Cancer Care was the third from this portfolio.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
macmillan.org.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Cancer Care | Jun 2024 | Series C | Lead |
| Perci Health | Jun 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Lucida Medical | Mar 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Hypervision Surgical | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| 52North | Dec 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Macmillan Cancer Support based?
Macmillan Cancer Support is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Macmillan Cancer Support founded?
Founding year information for Macmillan Cancer Support is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Macmillan Cancer Support have?
Macmillan Cancer Support has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Macmillan Cancer Support's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Leo Cancer Care, Perci Health, Lucida Medical, Hypervision Surgical, 52North.
What was Macmillan Cancer Support's most recent investment shown here?
Macmillan Cancer Support's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hypervision Surgical in 2026.
What sectors does Macmillan Cancer Support focus on?
Macmillan Cancer Support focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Macmillan Cancer Support focus on?
Macmillan Cancer Support typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Macmillan Cancer Support's AUM?
Macmillan Cancer Support's assets under management are estimated between $4.4M and $4.4M.