ZINC

What is ZINC?

Zinc is an investment firm that focuses on building mission-driven businesses aimed at improving the health of people and the planet. They specialize in the inception phase of ventures, providing funding and support to founders creating innovative solutions in a range of industries including Software, Education, FinTech, Retail, A.I., Analytics, Cloud Services, Food & Beverage, and Messaging.

Zinc's investment range lies between $100,000 and $3,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,000,000. They offer pre-seed, seed, and Series B investments. A unique aspect of their approach is the use of cohort-based venture building programs, which are designed to foster collaboration and development among startups.

Additionally, Zinc facilitates IP and research commercialization, providing a platform for deep tech and IP-rich innovation. Founders supported by Zinc can benefit from a network of Visiting Fellows—experts in various fields—and can participate in tailored venture partnering. Zinc's investment philosophy is rooted in supporting founders and teams who are passionate about their latest mission of improving the health of people and the planet and can create ventures with outsized impacts.

Their website also emphasizes engagement with partners and investors towards driving growth, highlights their Science-for-Impact vision through reports, and showcases job opportunities and executive coaching networks, reinforcing their commitment to community building and venture support.

What they say:

We are a London-based business builder that operates mission-led programs for nine months.

What we look for: We invest in scalable businesses with a focus on social impact.