Nesta Overview

  • Type
  • Foundation

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Professionals
  • 2

Professionals

  • AUM

  • Commitments
  • 4

Nesta General Information

Description

Nesta (National Endowment for Science) is an independent non-profit foundation based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1998 with an endowment from the UK National Lottery, the foundation is dedicated to supporting ideas that help improve the lives of people, with activities ranging from early-stage investment to in-depth research and practical programs. The assets of the foundation are managed by the executive management team.

Contact Information

Website
www.nesta.org.uk
Year Founded
1998
Commitment Size
Open To Secondaries
Open To First Time Funds
Institution Type
Foundation
Primary Contact
Title
Executive Chairman, Impact Investment Committee
Email
na
Phone
+44 020
Corporate Office
  • 58 Victoria Embankment
  • London EC4Y 0DS
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

Nesta Commitments (4)

Nesta's most recent commitment was from , managed by Emerge (London). The commitment was made on .

Fund Name Fund Manager Fund Location Vintage Fund Size Commitment Date Commitment
Emerge (London) London, United Kingdom 2019
Bridges Fund Management London, United Kingdom 2009
Pentech Ventures Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2008
IP Group London, United Kingdom 2007
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Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Region
Commitments by Region

Nesta Investment Allocations

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  • Target PE:
    Current PE:
    %  Actual
  • Target Real Estate:
    Real Estate:
    %  Actual
  • Target Equities:
    Current Equities:
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    Fixed Income:
  • Target Cash:
    Current Cash:
Investment allocations

Nesta Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
The Behavioural Insights Team London, United Kingdom 2010

Nesta FAQs

  • When was Nesta founded?

    Nesta was founded in 1998.

  • Where is Nesta headquartered?

    Nesta is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • How many Assets Under Management (AUM) does Nesta have?

    Nesta has in assets under management.

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