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MTI Ventures
Legal namestring
MTI Partnership LLP
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mtiventures.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1983
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Operating
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1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersOldham, United Kingdom
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Oldham
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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Keyword5 values
venture capital funds, fund management services, life science investing, cleantech investment, university spin-outs
Industry3 codes
1Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure)
CodeFSAAALAGPrimaryYes
2Healthcare Access & Life Sciences Impact Funds
CodeFSANAJAIPrimaryNo
3SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds
CodeFSANAJANPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Portfolio Management and Investment Advice52394
  • Portfolio Management and Investment Advice523940
  • Other Investment Pools and Funds5259
SIC code1 code
  • Investment Advice6282
Product category
Venture Capital Fund Management
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model1 record
1Fund Management
TypeManaged Services
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MTI Partnership LLP, Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, raises and manages venture capital funds with institutional and public sector LPs. Revenue generated through fund management fees and carried interest from successful exits.

mtiventures.com
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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2B
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MTI Partnership LLP, authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, raises, structures, and manages venture capital limited partnership funds with institutional and public sector limited partners. The firm has managed 5 LP Funds since 1983, investing in growth-phase technology businesses across life sciences (medical technology, biotechnology, health technology) and cleantech (Net Zero solutions), including university spin-outs through dedicated vehicles such as the 2008 UMIP Premier Fund.

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MTI Ventures operates as a Venture Capital Firm offering a single core service: Fund Management. Through MTI Partnership LLP (Authorised and Regulated by the FCA), they raise, structure, and manage venture capital funds with institutional and public sector LPs. The firm has managed 5 LP Funds since 1983, with their most recent being the UMIP Premier Fund (2008 Vintage). Their investment focus spans life science and cleantech sectors, specifically targeting Health technology, Net Zero, Digital, and 3rd Economy opportunities.

Product and service2 records
1Fund Management
CategoryFund Management
2MTI LP Funds
Scale indicator6 records

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Partnership3 partners
1University of Manchester (UMIP)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2008-01-01
Description

MTI managed the UMIP Premier Fund, a 2008 Vintage Fund focused on spin-outs from University of Manchester. The fund was managed in close cooperation with the University of Manchester TTO and innovated in proof of concept investing. At the time it was raised, it was the largest university spin-out fund in Europe.

2Toki Ventures
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Partner organisation providing consulting and service operations support to MTI in raising capital into new VC funds and similar vehicles.

mtiventures.com
3Northeast Capital
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Partner organisation providing consulting and service operations support to MTI in raising capital into new VC funds and similar vehicles.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1IP Group plc
TypeDirect peer
Description

IP Group is a UK-listed intellectual property commercialisation company that builds and backs businesses from university research, with deep focus on life sciences and cleantech. It is the most direct competitor to MTI's UMIP-style university spin-out franchise and shares the same institutional LP base and FCA-equivalent regulatory perimeter.

2Parkwalk Advisors
TypeDirect peer
Description

Parkwalk is a UK investment manager specialising in university spin-out and technology IP-backed businesses, with both EIS fund and institutional vehicles. Closely comparable to MTI's university-spin-out focus and life science / deep tech investment orientation.

3Cambridge Innovation Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

CIC is a Cambridge-based deep tech and life sciences investor, founded to back spin-outs from the University of Cambridge. Overlaps directly with MTI's spin-out thesis, life sciences focus, and institutional LP structure.

4Albion Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Albion Capital is a London-based fund manager with VCT and institutional vehicles investing in UK technology and life sciences. Similar UK focus, institutional LP base, and small-team operating model to MTI.

5Oxford Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Oxford Capital is a UK growth and venture capital firm with EIS funds targeting UK growth-stage technology and life sciences businesses. Comparable institutional-LP-aligned, small-team, UK-only VC operating model.

6Maven Capital Partners
TypeDirect peer
Description

Maven is a UK-focused private equity and venture firm with institutional and government-backed regional funds. Comparable regional UK focus, institutional LP base, and engagement with university spin-outs and cleantech.

7Octopus Ventures
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Octopus Ventures is one of the largest UK VCs with broad exposure across healthtech, climate tech, and deep tech. While significantly larger and broader in mandate than MTI, it competes for the same institutional LPs and life science / cleantech deal flow.

8Mercia Technologies
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mercia is a UK university spin-out and regional technology investor with regional fund mandates. Highly comparable to MTI's university-spin-out franchise and regional UK LP base.

9British Business Bank (UKBAA / Regional Angels)
TypeOthers
Description

The British Business Bank is a UK government economic development bank that channels institutional capital into VC and growth funds, including university spin-out vehicles. It is a key LP source for MTI-style firms and shapes the competitive landscape for institutional fund mandates.

10Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2)
TypeEmerging player
Description

LCIF2 is a UK cleantech-focused venture fund backed by the UK government and private investors targeting early-stage clean technology and Net Zero businesses. Comparable to MTI's cleantech investment mandate but with explicit government backing and a narrower clean-energy focus.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Segment6 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Investment29 records

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MTI Ventures

Venture Capital Fund Managementmtiventures.com

MTI Ventures firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MTI Ventures
Legal name
MTI Partnership LLP
Website
https://mtiventures.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1983
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

MTI Ventures industry classification

Industry
Product category
Venture Capital Fund Management
NAICS
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)
SIC
Investment Advice (6282)
akta.pro primary industry
Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Healthcare Access & Life Sciences Impact Funds (FSANAJAI), SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN)

Keywords

  • Venture capital funds
  • Fund management services
  • Life science investing
  • Cleantech investment
  • University spin-outs

Where MTI Ventures is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Oldham
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

MTI Ventures business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Fund Management: MTI Partnership LLP, Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, raises and manages venture capital funds with institutional and public sector LPs. Revenue generated through fund management fees and carried interest from successful exits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

MTI Ventures product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MTI Partnership LLP, authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, raises, structures, and manages venture capital limited partnership funds with institutional and public sector limited partners. The firm has managed 5 LP Funds since 1983, investing in growth-phase technology businesses across life sciences (medical technology, biotechnology, health technology) and cleantech (Net Zero solutions), including university spin-outs through dedicated vehicles such as the 2008 UMIP Premier Fund.

Product overview

MTI Ventures operates as a Venture Capital Firm offering a single core service: Fund Management. Through MTI Partnership LLP (Authorised and Regulated by the FCA), they raise, structure, and manage venture capital funds with institutional and public sector LPs. The firm has managed 5 LP Funds since 1983, with their most recent being the UMIP Premier Fund (2008 Vintage). Their investment focus spans life science and cleantech sectors, specifically targeting Health technology, Net Zero, Digital, and 3rd Economy opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Fund Management
  • MTI LP Funds

Companies that use MTI Ventures

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

MTI Ventures technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

MTI Ventures partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • University of Manchester (UMIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008MTI managed the UMIP Premier Fund, a 2008 Vintage Fund focused on spin-outs from University of Manchester. The fund was managed in close cooperation with the University of Manchester TTO and innovated in proof of concept investing. At the time it was raised, it was the largest university spin-out fund in Europe.
  • Toki VenturesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organisation providing consulting and service operations support to MTI in raising capital into new VC funds and similar vehicles.
  • Northeast CapitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organisation providing consulting and service operations support to MTI in raising capital into new VC funds and similar vehicles.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

MTI Ventures competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • IP Group plc: IP Group is a UK-listed intellectual property commercialisation company that builds and backs businesses from university research, with deep focus on life sciences and cleantech. It is the most direct competitor to MTI's UMIP-style university spin-out franchise and shares the same institutional LP base and FCA-equivalent regulatory perimeter.
  • Parkwalk Advisors: Parkwalk is a UK investment manager specialising in university spin-out and technology IP-backed businesses, with both EIS fund and institutional vehicles. Closely comparable to MTI's university-spin-out focus and life science / deep tech investment orientation.
  • Cambridge Innovation Capital: CIC is a Cambridge-based deep tech and life sciences investor, founded to back spin-outs from the University of Cambridge. Overlaps directly with MTI's spin-out thesis, life sciences focus, and institutional LP structure.
  • Albion Capital: Albion Capital is a London-based fund manager with VCT and institutional vehicles investing in UK technology and life sciences. Similar UK focus, institutional LP base, and small-team operating model to MTI.
  • Oxford Capital: Oxford Capital is a UK growth and venture capital firm with EIS funds targeting UK growth-stage technology and life sciences businesses. Comparable institutional-LP-aligned, small-team, UK-only VC operating model.
  • Maven Capital Partners: Maven is a UK-focused private equity and venture firm with institutional and government-backed regional funds. Comparable regional UK focus, institutional LP base, and engagement with university spin-outs and cleantech.
  • Mercia Technologies: Mercia is a UK university spin-out and regional technology investor with regional fund mandates. Highly comparable to MTI's university-spin-out franchise and regional UK LP base.

Broad incumbents

  • Octopus Ventures: Octopus Ventures is one of the largest UK VCs with broad exposure across healthtech, climate tech, and deep tech. While significantly larger and broader in mandate than MTI, it competes for the same institutional LPs and life science / cleantech deal flow.

Others

  • British Business Bank (UKBAA / Regional Angels): The British Business Bank is a UK government economic development bank that channels institutional capital into VC and growth funds, including university spin-out vehicles. It is a key LP source for MTI-style firms and shapes the competitive landscape for institutional fund mandates.

Emerging players

  • Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2): LCIF2 is a UK cleantech-focused venture fund backed by the UK government and private investors targeting early-stage clean technology and Net Zero businesses. Comparable to MTI's cleantech investment mandate but with explicit government backing and a narrower clean-energy focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

MTI Ventures social profiles

Digital presence

MTI Ventures financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MTI Ventures leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

MTI Ventures funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MTI Ventures M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments29 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MTI Ventures

What does MTI Ventures do?

MTI Partnership LLP, authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, raises, structures, and manages venture capital limited partnership funds with institutional and public sector limited partners. The firm has managed 5 LP Funds since 1983, investing in growth-phase technology businesses across life sciences (medical technology, biotechnology, health technology) and cleantech (Net Zero solutions), including university spin-outs through dedicated vehicles such as the 2008 UMIP Premier Fund.

Is MTI Ventures a public or private company?

MTI Ventures is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was MTI Ventures founded?

MTI Ventures was founded in 1983. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is MTI Ventures based?

MTI Ventures is headquartered in Oldham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does MTI Ventures make money?

One revenue line is on record: fund Management.

Who are MTI Ventures's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are IP Group plc, Parkwalk Advisors, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Albion Capital, Oxford Capital, Maven Capital Partners and Mercia Technologies. Octopus Ventures is listed as a broad incumbent. British Business Bank (UKBAA / Regional Angels) is listed as an others. Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) is listed as an emerging player.

Does MTI Ventures have an API?

No public API is recorded for MTI Ventures.

What industry is MTI Ventures in?

MTI Ventures's product category is Venture Capital Fund Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAALAG, Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure), with a secondary code of FSANAJAI, Healthcare Access & Life Sciences Impact Funds. Its NAICS code is 52394 and its SIC code is 6282.

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FinSMEsOxford Photovoltaics Closes £2M FundingOxford Photovoltaics closed a £2m funding round led by MTI Partners, with participation from the University of Oxford and private investors. The company will use the capital to build technical and commercial teams and construct product development and test facilities at Begbroke Science Park. It commercializes solid-state dye sensitized solar cells for building-integrated photovoltaics.FinSMEsBiOxyDyn Secures £1.2M InvestmentBiOxyDyn, a Manchester-based medical imaging company, secured £1.2m from The North West Fund for Biomedical and MTI Ventures. The funding will expand its imaging service and develop technology into a diagnostic product. The company's technology improves MRI images, especially for lung diseases.FinSMEsOxford Photovoltaics Completes £650K FundingOxford Photovoltaics completed a £650k funding round led by MTI Partners through the UMIP Premier Fund, with participation from Parkwalk EIS, the World Gold Council, and angel investors. The company will use the funds to build its commercial team and scale up its demonstrator product manufacturing.FinSMEsBiOxyDyn Raises FundingBiOxyDyn, a Manchester-based diagnostic imaging firm, received undisclosed funding from MTI Partners' UMIP Premier Fund. Its MRI-based lung scans expose patients to zero radiation, unlike CT scans. The company has opened negotiations with a major pharmaceutical company.FinSMEsUK, Exosect Raises Over £2M in FundingExosect, a UK pest control developer, raised over £2m in funding led by MTI Partners, with existing investors reinvesting. The funds will support new product launches across the UK, Europe, and US, including a moth control product for food production. The company has raised over £5m in the last two years.FinSMEsUK, NWDA Awards £9M to MTI Partners and YFM to Manage Fund Focused on Investing in SMEsNWDA awarded £9m to MTI Partners and Yorkshire Fund Managers to manage a transitional fund for SME investment in the North West. The fund aims to help entrepreneurs source funding, with a £200m innovation fund planned. The award is expected to strengthen regional partnerships and economic impact.FinSMEsUK, Nano ePrint Raises £580,000Nano ePrint, a University of Manchester spinout, finalized a £350k equity round from MTI and a £230k R&D grant from NWDA. The funds will develop its printed programmable logic architecture, complementing prior investment.