AP Ventures

AP Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Enfield, United Kingdom, with a highly specialized investment focus. The firm is dedicated to supporting companies across the hydrogen value chain and in advanced materials, aiming to accelerate the global energy transition. Their strategy involves identifying and backing innovative technologies and businesses that are crucial for the development and adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source, spanning production, storage, distribution, and various end-use applications, often leveraging platinum group metals and other critical materials.

The firm's investment thesis is deeply rooted in fostering disruptive solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. AP Ventures collaborates with strategic partners, including major industrial corporations, which provides their portfolio companies with invaluable industry expertise, market access, and opportunities for commercialization. This collaborative approach helps de-risk investments and provides a strong foundation for the growth of the ventures they support, aligning with the broader goals of decarbonization and energy independence.

AP Ventures typically participates in Series A and Series B funding rounds, though they maintain flexibility for earlier-stage investments when a compelling opportunity arises. Their initial investment cheques generally range from $5 million to $20 million, reflecting their commitment to providing significant capital for scaling innovative ventures. A testament to their capacity and focus, AP Ventures successfully closed their second fund, AP Ventures Fund II, at $200 million, demonstrating their substantial financial commitment to the hydrogen and advanced materials sectors and their ability to provide sustained support to their portfolio companies.