# InnovationRCA

> InnovationRCA is a VC fund in London backing Fashion and Software. See 18 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 18
- Last investment: May 2025
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last fund: Jul 2017
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovationrca/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/InnovationRCA
- Website: https://www.rca.ac.uk/research-innovation/innovationrca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovationRCA/

InnovationRCA is a VC fund in London focused on Fashion and Software. InnovationRCA is the Royal College of Art’s centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship, helping students and graduates transform compelling ideas into successful businesses. InnovationRCA Provide start-up incubation services, to help exceptional graduate start-ups with compelling ideas rapidly generate technological, market or commercial proof ofconcept and transform into profitable and investable businesses and Incubate and manage the commercialisation of intellectual property created by graduates helping them secure licenses and bring their products to market.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fashion | 3 | 17% |
| Software | 3 | 17% |
| Product Design | 3 | 17% |
| Medical | 2 | 11% |
| 3D Printing | 2 | 11% |

37 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 10 | 56% |
| Pre-Seed | 6 | 33% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 6% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 6% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Andy Yates | Head Business Coach, Royal College of Art | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carbon Cell | Carbon Cell is a biotechnology company that provides a sustainable alternative to traditional polymer-based foams. | $1.6M | Pre-Seed | May 14, 2025 |  |
| KnitRegen | KnitRegen is developing wearable physiotherapy in the form of smart yarns to help with stroke rehabilitation. Laura has been working with people affected by stroke and leading neurologists to analyse current approaches to upper limb recovery. This research led Laura to develop a patent-pending textile nano structure that provides targeted,continuous limb support by modifying neural responses to improve recovery. |  | Seed | Feb 18, 2021 |  |
| Amphibio | AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land. |  | Seed | Feb 15, 2021 |  |
| LiteWork Bikes | A new generation of electric folding bikes to be as pleasurable to ride as they are to fold - by using innovative design and materials. LiteWork Bikes’ Founder James Harness has designed high-quality innovative products for amazing brands including Bentley, Dyson, Decathlon & Moulton. James’s most recent production design contribution is on theaward-winning Bentley Continental GT interior. |  | Seed | Feb 08, 2021 |  |
| Amphibio | AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 31, 2019 |  |
| ZELP | ZELP aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the livestock industry. | $1.2M | Seed | Jul 01, 2019 |  |
| Jiva Materials | Established in September 2017, Jiva Materials is a sustainability start-up based in London, UK. ​ Through material science, Jiva Materials strives to question the manufacturing methods of our modern technology. Using naturally derived products, Jiva Materials is attempting to rebuild these industries from the bottom up. |  | Seed | Dec 01, 2018 |  |
| Olombria | We are an agricultural tech company that has developed an integrated pollination system that uses flies and a chemical signaling device to increase crop yield, and supplement existing bee pollination services. |  | Pre-Seed | Nov 30, 2018 |  |
| Amy Collins | A highly skilled artist, Amy Collins reinvents 18th century botanical drawings as contemporary luxury goods such as wallets, bags and printed scarves. Her unique asethetic showcases Amy’s exceptional attention to detail and one-of-a-kind talent.By applying her expectional drawings to leather using laser etching, Amy has married the two worlds ofart and fashion, producing pieces that capture the romanticism of travel and escapism.Amy Collins founded her company in 2017 based on a project she began whilst studying for her Masters in Textiles Design at the Royal College of Art. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 02, 2018 |  |
| Spaghetti Brain | Spaghetti Brain celebrates this neurodiversity and encourages children to explore and understand their unique ways of learning. Spaghetti Brain’s mission is to help kids develop the tools they need to become life-long learners. |  | Seed | Jun 01, 2018 |  |

10 of 18 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Venrex](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venrex-investment-management) — VC Fund, 8 deals together
- [Boost VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/boostfunder) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Counteract](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/counteract) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Green Angel Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/green-angel-syndicate) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Hermesa](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hermesa) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Imperial Create Lab — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does InnovationRCA invest in?

InnovationRCA invests primarily in Fashion, Software and Product Design startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 18 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact InnovationRCA?

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### Who are the partners at InnovationRCA?

The team at InnovationRCA includes Andy Yates (Head Business Coach, Royal College of Art). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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