Government · 1 deal
Every published round the government took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyades | Grant | Jul 2026 | $332k | Participant | aistartupsnews.com, ontargetish.com, SmartCompany |
Companies the government has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyades | Jul 2026, Grant | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for the government, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies the government has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal the government did.
Stories naming the government. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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