The following transactions represent a window on a number of CoreTec’s activities to date:
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Strategy
Providing strategic direction to & network access for a middle-eastern developer of hydrogen & fuel cell products for the stationary market.
Investment Portfolio Analysis for UHNW Family Office
Tasked with conducting a forensic analysis of the performance of a portfolio of overseas investments.
Investment Portfolio Management for UHNW Family Office
Given responsibility for implementing an 18 month restructuring and turnaround process which included a multi-million pound turnaround fund.
Creation of a Family Office
Investigated the options available for a UHNW international family to create a Virtual Family Office.
Disposal Process
Identifying potential acquirers of and investors into a portfolio of overseas investments.
Core Technology Ventures advised on the sale of leading robotics manufacturer.
About the Client:
With a reach of more than 3 meters and a cumulative bend of more than 180 degrees, OC Robotics’ flexible snake-arm robots are ideal for working in tight spots and can conduct various tasks including inspections, fastening and cleaning when integrated with tooling. OC Robotics is active in aerospace, nuclear, petrochemical, security and construction industries throughout North America and Asia.
About the Deal:
Core Technology Ventures acted as the exclusive corporate finance adviser on the sale of Oliver Crispin Robotics Limited and its subsidiary OCRobotics Ltd to GE Aviation Services.
Quotes:
OC Robotics will play an important role in how we service our customer’s engines.
This acquisition will expand our component repair development capabilities and increase the efficiency of the On-Wing Support team as they perform inspections and repairs on our customer’s engines.
Jean Lydon-Rodgers, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation’s Services organisation.
This acquisition will help accelerate our growth opportunities in the aviation sector and enable advanced UK technology to play a larger role on he world stage.
Craig Wilson, Managing Director of OC Robotics.
For 15 years, OC Robotics invested heavily to develop snake-arm robot technologies. This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to deploy our technology.
CTO Andy Graham.
Oxford Technology 2 VCT plc (LON:OXH) is pleased to announce the sale of OCR in which Oxford Technology 2 VCT plc originally invested when the company was a start-up in 2001.
Hydrogen Storage Materials
CoreTec raised $2.5m towards Cella’s technology development programme.
Subscribers included Space Florida plus a number of other strategic investors.
CoreTec also:
- Originated a commercial supply and collaboration agreement with US battery manufacturer
- Identified and introduced new Chairman Mr. Bryan Sanderson, CBE.
Electrolysis Developer
Phil Doran was appointed Agent for ITM Power to help the Company establish a commercial presence and sales drive in the German market, applying CoreTec’s German Industrial and Governmental networks.
Developer of Noval Lumbar Devices
Q-Med Ltd
CoreTec provided strategic advice including the identification of potential investors.
Raised Term Sheet for £1.5m through a combination of HNWI’s and NE UK focussed Investment funds.
Electrolysis Developer
CoreTec carried out geographically targeted market research in the field of electrolysers
Hydrogen Storage Materials
CoreTec raised the required seed finance for this spin-out from Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, Harwell. By appointment the UK’s Science & Technology Facilities Council.
Micro CHP Developer.
CoreTec identified potential investors, e.g. non-UK regional financial institutions and facilitated introductions to and negotiations with providers of overseas offices/incubator support and grants.
Low-Powered transportable combined heat and power systems
CoreTec conducted a re-appraisal of St Andrews Fuel Cells Current Development Status and Technology Development Plans.
Tidal Generation
CoreTec identified potential investors, was instrumental in Pulse Tidal’s successful application for support from The Carbon Trust’s Incubator and introduced key member of staff.
Funding Assesor
CoreTec were the assessor for: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies MARCH 2009 COMPETITION FOR FUNDING.
The Technology Strategy Board is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB), established by the Government in 2007 and sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
European Commission
Strategic Research Agenda for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Work Package 6
We are is pleased to announce the successful completion of a 3year, 30-participant consortium of H2&FC industry stakeholders which won a 3 year, EU 4.5m project to audit Europe’s Hydrogen and fuel cell capability back in June 2005.
CoreTec was the consortium’s only financial participant
As well as Core Technology Ventures, the consortium includes: Airbus, Air Liquide, Air Products, Daimler Chrysler, Fiat (Centro Riecerche), Gaz de France, NorskHydro, The Kurchatov Institue, Risø, Volvo (Tech Research) and Ricardo Plc.
Energy Generation & Supply: Knowledge Transfer Network
CoreTec was invited to assist in regard to decision making for the formation of the Energy Generation & Supply Knowledge Transfer Network.
The Technology Strategy Board is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB), established by the Government in 2007 and sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Developer of carbon nano-tubes for the fuel cell markets
CoreTec provided business planning advice.
Innovative, low-powered technologies
Jadoo Power is an advanced developer of innovative, low-powered technologies for Defence, US Homeland Security, Corporate and Consumer Applications.
CoreTec provided strategic advice.
Technical Collaboration Funded by The Technology Strategy Board
CoreTec Introduced ACAL Energy to Thomas Swan & Co which led to a successful application for grant funding for a project to deliver new non precious metal based chemical materials fit for purpose (including suitability for application and process scale up) for the cathode of liquid regenerating PEM type fuel cells.
Micro CHP
Specialist Developer of Micro CHP fuel Cell Systems
CoreTec provided a business planning review and workshop including recommendations on fundraising optionsfor this specialist seveloper of Micro CHP fuel cell systems
Fuel Processing Technology and Fuel Cell Systems Developer
CoreTec announces Dresdner Kleinwort’s flotation of fuel cell business IdaTech Plc in London (AIM: IDA) raising £17m.
Subsequent to CoreTec’s role in introducing Idatech LLC to Investec which resulted in a successful acquisition, CoreTec continued to support Investec with introductions to specialist investment banking & other flotation related advisers for IdaTech’s IPO. CoreTec also introduced IdaTech to the pre-eminent sector expert Dr. Alan Lloyd as a non-executive director. Dr Lloyd is the former Chairman of the Californian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Contract Research Organisation
CoreTec provided Deal Management for a Trade Sale, including introductions to potential acquirors & professional advisors.
Investment of £1.6M in ACAL Energy Ltd
The Investment was led by the Carbon Trust LLP with CoreTec as company advisor.
Investment Bank
CoreTec Project Managed & Co-authored the due-diligence for the flotation on AIM of a US based fuel cell company developing products for the portable electronics market.
Co-Authoring of Technical & Commercial AIM Due-diligence
CoreTec Project Managed & Co-authored the due-diligence for the flotation on AIM of a US based fuel cell company developing products for the portable electronics market.
Fuel Cell component developer
CoreTec supplied business development and fund raising expertise.
Investment Bank – Acquisition
CoreTec originated and advised on the deal & arranged suitable Technical & Commercial Due-Diligence Expertise. CoreTec also identified prospective non-executive board members.
Investment Bank – Acquisition
CoreTec introduced the Acquisition Target & Project Managed the Due-Diligence process.
SOFC Fuel Cell developer
CoreTec Project Managed the technical due dilligence for the company’s IPO.
Angle Technology
Angle Technology acts as a roaming advisor to the Carbon Trust and delivers virtual incubation services as and when required.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor: assisting a private fuel cell technology developer with its Investor Readiness.
Paragon Development
Paragon are consulting specialists in new business development and corporate growth.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor delivering commercial strategy and market advice to a Public US fuel cell developer.
Angle Technology
Angle Technology acts as a roaming advisor to the Carbon Trust and delivers virtual incubation services as and when required.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor: delivering commercial strategy and market research advice to a, university spin-out, materials developer.
Angle Technology
Angle Technology acts as a roaming advisor to the Carbon Trust and delivers virtual incubation services as and when required.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor: assisting a private fuel cell technology developer with market research and commercial strategy advice.
Feature Article Commission
“Hydrogen and fuel cells: a new take on financing”
Technical Assessment Auditing
Formerly DERA, the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
CoreTec carried out Technical Assessment Auditing.
European Commission
Strategic Research Agenda for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Work Package 6
Core Technology Ventures, CoreTec, is pleased to announce its participation in a 30-partner consortium of industry stakeholders which has won a 3 year, EU €4.5m project to audit Europe’s Hydrogen and fuel cell capability.
CoreTec was the consortium’s only finance industry participant
As well as Core Technology Ventures, the consortium includes: Airbus, Air Liquide, Air Products, Daimler Chrysler, Fiat (Centro Riecerche), Gaz de France, NorskHydro, The Kurchatov Institue, Risø, Volvo (Tech Research) and Ricardo Plc.
Angle Technology
Angle Technology acts as a roaming advisor to the Carbon Trust and delivers virtual incubation services as and when required.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor: assisting with the commercial strategy of a university spin-out catalyst developer.
Angle Technology
Angle Technology acts as a roaming advisor to the Carbon Trust and delivers virtual incubation services as and when required.
CoreTec acted as a sub-contractor: providing market research expertise for a university spin-out SOFC developer.
Screen Technology developer
MTI Partners’ (venture capitalist) portfolio company.
CoreTec assisted with AIM strategy, process, introductions & negotiations with companies advisers & banks
Specialist smaller companies investment bank
MTI Partners’ (venture capitalist) portfolio company.
CoreTec Co-authored Polyfuel’s AIM IPO research note with Collins Stewart
Life ic
UK regional Cluster comprising 16 clean technology developers
CoreTec provided structure and fundraising advice
Developer of carbon nano-tubes for the fuel cell markets
CoreTec provided Fuel Cell industry advice and sales & development introductions.
European Commission
CoreTec was the Expert Evaluator to a European Commission sponsored industry survey.
Technology Audit
Formerly DERA, the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
CoreTec provided a Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology Audit and commercial strategy recommendations.