Observed Signal · Nov 2, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
UK Pension Funds Invest in Quantum and DeepTech Startups
Scottish Widows, Aberdeen Investments, and IP Group have announced their first investments from the CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF, a UK pension fund allocating member capital to high-growth science and technology companies. The initial investments include Oxford Quantum Circuits, Quantum Motion, Nyobolt, and Genomics Limited. Aberdeen Investments manages the growth sub-fund and appointed IP Group to manage the UK venture growth portfolio, aiming to provide pension savers access to private markets and address the funding gap for UK innovation. This marks one of the first UK pension schemes to actively connect pension savings with venture growth.
This news is relevant to the investment landscape for deeptech companies, which may indirectly impact the AdTech/martech ecosystem as part of the broader tech investment climate. However, it is not directly related to advertising technology, marketing technology, or the advertising activities of brands.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Scottish Widows, Aberdeen Investments, and IP Group announced first investments through the CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF.
- The fund invested in Oxford Quantum Circuits, Quantum Motion, Nyobolt, and Genomics Limited.
- Aberdeen Investments manages the growth sub-fund for Scottish Widows.
- IP Group was appointed to manage a UK Venture growth portfolio within the fund.
- The fund aims to provide pension savers with access to UK venture growth.
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