BAE Systems
Stirling Square, 6 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD, United Kingdom
Overview
BAE Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, and support of defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. BAE Systems provides electronic systems and subsystems for military and commercial applications; security and protection products for law enforcement and first responders; and armored combat vehicles, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions, as well as support and service solutions for defense, intelligent, and civilian systems.
- Total investments
- 3
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 1
- Active investors
- 8
Sector focus
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Military
- National Security
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Investment portfolio
- Nuclear Turbines
Participated · Equity · Jul 2026
Nuclear Turbines aims to reduce the cost of nuclear power by replacing traditional steam turbine systems with highly efficient high-temperature turbine technology typically used in jet engines and gas-fired power plants, combined with a novel nuclear reactor design. Its compact systems are intended to be deployable "behind the meter" at industrial sites, data centres and manufacturing facilities. The company says this approach can lower generation costs to around one-fifth of today’s nuclear plants and builds on advancements in small modular reactors to address cost and scale challenges. Founded in 2025 and spun out of BAE Systems in partnership with Empirical Ventures' venture studio, the startup is led by Jeremy Owston and Professor Tim Abram. Following a £15m funding round led by IQ Capital, the company plans to use the capital for design, constructing large-scale test rigs and hiring to expand the team. No revenue, user or valuation metrics were disclosed in the articles.
- ICEYE
Participated · Series D · Feb 2022
ICEYE owns and operates a large synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation designed to deliver persistent monitoring and change detection anywhere on Earth. Its customers include organisations in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance, and emergency management. The company says its capabilities enable fast decision-making and contribute to safety and sovereign intelligence needs. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1,000 employees across multiple countries, including Poland, Spain, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. Financially, ICEYE reported scaling revenue, profitability, and cash generation in 2025 and has secured a €300 million 3-year committed revolving credit facility to support growth and provide liquidity; the article also states the company has previously raised over $760 (amount as reported).
- Reaction Engines
Participated · Equity · Apr 2018
Reaction Engines is developing SABRE, a combined-cycle propulsion system that merges jet and rocket technologies to enable efficient, long-range hypersonic air flight and responsive space launch. The company is advancing commercialization of SABRE while exploring proprietary technology applications in motorsport, electric vehicle thermal management, waste heat recuperation, small satellite cooling and aero-engines. Leadership is headed by CEO Mark Thomas. The business is using recent funding to accelerate development and commercial plans for its core propulsion technology. The company is headquartered in Abingdon, UK. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article.