Sustainability
At Oxford Science Enterprises, sustainability is embedded in how we invest, build, and operate.
We’re committed to:
- Backing companies that are working to develop solutions to global challenges
- Helping founders consider environmental and social impact early
- Embedding sustainability across our venture-building and investment process
Recent progress:
- Named top VC for ESG Excellence by the BVCA (2024 and 2025)
- Developed tailored sustainability roadmaps across our portfolio
- Joined the Venture Climate Alliance (VCA)
- Partnered with Novata to strengthen ESG data collection and benchmarking
- Contributing annually to Milkywire’s Climate Transformation Fund
WORK WITH US
Oxford researchers & innovators
Want your research to have real-world impact?
We partner with researchers and innovators across Oxford, Harwell and Culham to explore commercial potential, co-create ventures and build companies.
Investors
Interested in becoming an OSE shareholder?
We’ve raised over £850m from global investors keen to access Oxford’s diverse, world-leading science. Our shareholders don’t just back OSE – many also co-invest alongside us.
Co-investors
Looking to invest in Oxford’s most exciting companies?
We partner with specialist global investors to fund and scale our companies – from pre-seed to growth. Together, OSE and our co-investors have invested more than £3bn.