VC firm

Zinc

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 82 out of 100

Also known as Zinc 2 VB, Zinc 2 VB LP, Zinc Ventures

Biotech & therapeutics
Carbon & climate software
Care delivery & digital health
Clean energy & storage
Health IT
Medical devices & diagnostics
Mental health & wellness
Sustainable materials & circular economy
Women's & family health
Pre seed
Seed
Climate positive
Deeptech
Social impact
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Venture studio
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Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Funds: 1
Check size: we back ventures with an initial Zinc investment of up to £250kSource (opens in a new tab)

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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Zinc exists to accelerate Science-for-Impact innovation, partnering with people and organisations to build a better future for people and the planet.

Investment approach

Thesis: Zinc exists to unlock the power of Science-for-Impact: turning world-class science into solutions that improve the health of people and the planet.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility: Zinc backs exceptional entrepreneurs starting and building Science-for-Impact ventures in the UK.
Investing status notes: Investment pitch decks are assessed on a rolling basis

Funds

Zinc 2 VB LP: Vintage 2022Main fund

SEC registration

SEC CIK: 1919895

Locations

Office: London, England, United Kingdom

Programs

Newsletter: Zinc’s monthly newsletter (opens in a new tab)monthly
Open application: Pre-Seed Investment (opens in a new tab)Pitch decks are assessed on a rolling basis