Royal College of Art Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund: Investment Portfolio & Startup News
Royal College of Art Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund
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Investment Portfolio
Ponda
24 Nov 2025
Ponda secures £1.8m seed funding led by Faber VC and Counteract to commercialise plant-based thermal insulation
Ponda commercialises plant-based insulation materials grown through wetland regeneration, producing lightweight thermal fibres that replace synthetic and animal-based alternatives in clothing and home products.
Carbon Cell
13 May 2025
Carbon Cell secures £1.2m pre-seed led by Green Angel Ventures and Counteract to scale carbon-negative foam
Carbon Cell manufactures a plastic free foam made from biochar and natural polymers, designed to replace conventional foams in packaging and industrial uses while storing carbon captured from agricultural waste.
Reporti
5 Mar 2025
Reporti secures investment from Royal College of Art's Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund to enhance event safety
Reporti provides a real-time incident reporting platform for live events and nightlife venues, enabling attendees to discreetly report safety concerns and helping organisers respond faster.
Royal College of Art Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund
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