IP Group explained

IP Group plc
Type:Public
Foundation:2001
Location:London, England, UK
Key People:Sir Douglas Flint, Chairman
Alan Aubrey, CEO
Industry:Intellectual property
Revenue: £(189.5) million (2024)[1]
Operating Income: £(208.8) million (2024)
Net Income: £(207.0) million (2024)

IP Group plc is a British-based Intellectual property business investing in technology companies, based in London, England. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

History

The business was founded in 2001 and floated on the Alternative Investment Market in 2003 before achieving a full listing in 2006: it raised an additional £55m in June 2011.[2] It acquired Fusion IP Group in March 2014[3] and Parkwalk Advisors in December 2016.[4]

Operations

The company specialises in the commercialisation of university intellectual property rights.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preliminary Results 2024. IP Group. 26 March 2025.
  2. http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/2011/08/31/shares/news-and-analysis/ip-raises-cash-QRzo6wrF8lzvmcdTPqtNxN/article.html IP raises cash
  3. Web site: IP Group completes Fusion IP acquisition. 20 March 2014. 2 May 2014.
  4. Web site: IP Group takes Parkwalk for $12m. 16 December 2016. 2 January 2026.
  5. http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/2010/09/06/shares/news-and-analysis/calm-returns-to-ip-SD95XMEez3hvixoP5D47mM/article.html Calm returns to IP