At Imperagen we are transforming enzyme engineering, digitalising every step of the development pipeline. Our breakthrough technology combines AI powered hotspot prediction with precision DNA editing, fully integrated through end-to-end automation. We have completely reimagined and simplified enzyme development to make it far more rapid, routine, and scalable. Through digitalisation, we reduce the complexity, ensuring your breakthrough products reach the market faster, transforming your enzyme challenges into market-ready solutions.
Location: United Kingdom
Total raised: $6.71M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | IQ Capital... | iqcapital.... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 21.05.2026 | Seed | $6.71M | IQ Capital... |
Mentions in press and media 6
| Date | Title | Description |
| 24.05.2026 | Imperagen Secures $5M for AI-Driven Enzyme Revolution | Imperagen secured $5M in new seed funding, pushing its total capital to $8.5M. This UK-based techbio firm revolutionizes enzyme engineering. It deploys an advanced AI-guided platform. The system blends quantum physics simulations, sophistic... |
| 21.05.2026 | Imperagen Raises $5M in Seed Funding | Imperagen, a Manchester, UK-based techbio company using AI and quantum physics to engineer enzymes, raised $5M in Seed funding. The round was led by PXN Ventures, with additional funding from existing investors IQ Capital and Northern Grits... |
| 21.05.2026 | Imperagen: £5 Million Raised To Advance AI-Guided Enzyme Engineering | Imperagen, a techbio spin-out from the University of Manchester, has raised £5 million in seed funding to accelerate its AI-driven enzyme engineering platform that combines quantum physics simulations, AI modelling, and automated robotics. ... |
| 21.05.2026 | Imperagen raises £5M seed round to accelerate AI-driven enzyme engineering | Manchester techbio Imperagen has closed a £5 million seed funding round led by PXN Ventures with participation from Imperagen’s existing investors IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone. Established in 2021 by researchers from the Manchester Ins... |
| 25.11.2024 | Manchester’s tech revolution: 10 early stage startups you should keep an eye on | Outside of London, Manchester stands as the second-biggest startup hub for tech startups in the UK, housing over 1,600 new ventures and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation. A combination of world-class universities, a supportive bus... |
| - | Imperagen | “Imperagen combines AI, QM/physics-based simulations, and high throughput lab testing to deliver true, verified enzyme improvements faster with lower cost.” |