TSP Ventures
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in hard Science and resource technologies.
TSP Ventures backs Science-based businesses working on essential resources, supporting founders as they move from laboratory development towards commercial production.
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[TSP Ventures](https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/news/british-business-bank-back-tsp-ventures-ps3m-commitment) invests in early-stage companies developing technologies for the supply and use of essential resources. Its focus includes energy, food, water and metals, with an emphasis on technologies intended to make those resources more sustainable, affordable and secure. Chris Smith and Mike Doswell founded The Firm.
The investor supports founders from laboratory development through commercial rollout, combining capital with commercial and operational experience. Its portfolio has included businesses working on metal recycling, hydrogen, batteries and waste treatment. The portfolio brings together technologies for recovering materials, storing energy and treating waste, within The Firm's broader focus on resource supply and resilience.
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