LifeArc logo
LifeArc Early Ventures

LifeArc Early Ventures

Funds early-stage life science ventures with seed and Series A equity across therapeutics and medical device innovation.

Between cyclesLifeArcUnited Kingdom

LifeArc Early Ventures is the equity investment arm of LifeArc, a UK self-funded medical research charity that translates laboratory discoveries into treatments for rare diseases and global health conditions. Operating as LifeArc Ventures, the programme provides Seed and Series A equity investment to early-stage life science companies, with the possibility of significant follow-on investment reser…

Seed and Series A equity investment in early-stage life science companies across therapeutics, HealthTech, and medical devices within LifeArc's five disease focus areas.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.lifearc.org