Turning science into economic growth
Toki is the Māori word for tack. In sailing, a tack is not a change of destination — it is a precise, tactical change of course in response to the wind, the competition, obstacles or the conditions, made in service of a fixed goal.
That is exactly what we do for our clients: navigate the forces acting on their organisation with the skill and intelligence needed to reach the destination they have already chosen.
Who we work with
Institutions
(Local authorities, innovation agencies, fund managers, charities)
seeking growth and innovation
Executives
seeking to maximise performance
Universities
seeking to exploit research
High growth companies
seeking to finance innovation
What We Do
We help organisations that sit at the intersection of science, innovation, economic development and capital to find their way forward.
Our work typically falls into four areas:
Market intelligence and stakeholder research — primary research and direct engagement with markets, investors and stakeholders to give clients the evidence base for important strategic decisions.
Investment strategy and access to capital — developing the fundraising strategy and investor narrative, then opening doors to the right capital — whether VC, public funding or institutional investment.
Technology commercialisation — working with universities and research organisations to turn research into investment-ready propositions and economic value.
Strategic advisory and coaching — providing ongoing counsel to founders and executives navigating the complexity of growth, change or transformation.
Contact Us
Toki Ventures is based in North England, equidistant from Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.
We operate locally, nationally and internationally.
