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Figura Analytics
Figura Analytics is a Loughborough University spinout company specializing in liquid analysis. They leverage patented nanopore technology, combined with AI and DNA aptamers, to rapidly count and…
Figura Analytics
Figura Analytics is a Loughborough University spinout company specializing in liquid analysis. They leverage patented nanopore technology, combined with AI and DNA aptamers, to rapidly count and…
TL;DR
Spinout: Loughborough University spinout (formal spinout January 2021)
Product: Patented nanopore-based analyser for rapid particle counting and characterisation in liquids (<1 hour workflow)
Markets: Targeting Food & Beverage (launch), Healthcare, Life Sciences, Semi‑conductors
Team: CEO Nick Whitehurst; co-founders Dr. Mark Platt and Rhush Maugi
Funding (reported): Backed by SFC Capital, Innovate UK, angel investors; Crunchbase records a non-equity assistance event Feb 2024
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Liquid particle analysis for product quality, contaminant detection and consistency across Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Semi‑conductor applications.
Founded
2021
Industry
Analytical instruments / Life Sciences / Food & Beverage testing
Funding Track Record
Recorded as a non-equity assistance funding event in Feb 2024
Company-stated backing from SFC Capital during/after spinout
Company-stated backing
Company-stated backing
Investor Signal
“Backed by SFC Capital, Innovate UK and angel investors; Crunchbase/Dealroom list WorldUpstart and SFC Capital”
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