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Valuable new support for UK’s Critical Minerals ecosystem

It has been announced that UK Export Finance can now provide financial support for overseas projects that source critical minerals for use in major UK industries. This is great news for the sector and provides a mechanism for much-needed finance for overseas projects that supply critical minerals fuelling UK industrial growth and the net zero transition.

By securing contracts which increase and diversify UK access to critical minerals, it is hoped that this will help the UK to build economic resilience and lower the risk of supply-chain disruption in major industries like automotive, defence and aerospace.

‘Critical minerals’ are raw materials like lithium, graphite and cobalt which are essential to the UK’s largest exporting sectors. They are used in range of emerging and sustainable technologies like electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines.

Financing will be offered in the form of credit guarantees to overseas companies, helping them access debt financing for projects which supply UK exporters with critical mineral products – including both raw and processed materials.

More information is available here:
www.gov.uk/…

 

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Aer Ventures appointed as Investor Partner Future Economy by Innovate UK

Aer Ventures appointed as Investor Partner Future Economy by Innovate UK

Aer Ventures are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as an Investor Partner by Innovate UK.

The Investor Partnership Programme is a unique opportunity for high-growth, innovative UK companies to access the funding they need to thrive and succeed. It has been designed by Innovate UK to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are working on cutting-edge technology in the Innovate UK Future Economy areas, including Aer Venture’s focus area of Net Zero.

Innovate UK selects credible investor partners who are committed to supporting innovative companies and providing the financing they need to grow and scale. We are excited about joining the cohort of Investor Partners and working with Innovate UK to accelerate businesses that can support and drive the decarbonisation and electrification of the economy as part of the challenge to achieve Net Zero.

If you believe your business would benefit from this programme you can see more details on:
https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/projects/investor-partnerships-future-economy/aer-ventures/

 

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Aer Ventures completes investment into Watercycle Technologies

Aer Ventures is pleased to announce the completion of its investment into Watercycle Technologies, an innovative business which has spun-out recently from the University of Manchester.

Watercycle Technologies is developing advanced membranes  and systems for the production and recycling of lithium and other critical minerals, and we’re delighted to support their growth with capital and commercial expertise.

 

AER Ventures completes investment in Watercycle Technologies

 

Read the press release
Press Release – Watercycle Technologies (pdf)

 

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Aer Ventures third investment into innovative UK business

Aer Ventures have made its third investment into innovative UK business recently.

Our approach is to provide growth capital aligned with strategic and corporate expertise to Accelerate Innovation. Please reach out if our approach matches your ambitions for your business.

Aer Ventures Seed investment

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