Kero Development Partners Overview

Kero Development Partners is a UK-based investment firm founded in 2017 by Roger Doo and Keith Jones. The firm focuses on early-stage engineering businesses with promising, patented or patentable technologies. Kero provides capital, strategic insight, operational support, and mentorship to help companies grow and develop their technologies. They prioritize investments in technologies that benefit society and the environment, seeking opportunities where they can add value through relevant experience and funding.

Is Kero Development Partners the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Kero Development Partners, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Kero Development Partners

VC Fund

Investment focus

Product type

  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Materials

Industries / verticals

  • Engineering / Manufacturing

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

First ticket size

£250,000 - £500,000

How to approach funds like Kero Development Partners

When approaching Kero Development Partners, founders should highlight the defensibility and societal impact of their technology, demonstrating a clear path to patentability and real-world application. Articulate how your team’s technical expertise and vision align with Kero’s hands-on, partnership-driven style, and be prepared to discuss how their operational support could accelerate your growth. Emphasize traction or validation that underscores both the commercial potential and the broader benefits of your innovation.

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