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Basis

Basis is an early-stage investor based in the United Kingdom, focused on reimagining public services and markets that are failing to meet current demands. They invest in innovative solutions aimed at transforming essential services.

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Overview

What Basis does

What Basis is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.

Operational status: Active
Organization type: Community
Structured capabilities: Funder · Community
Last reviewed: March 5, 2026

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Capability profile

Basis as a funder

Official pitch route

Investment thesis

Basis invests in new services, markets, and models that aim to improve public services and challenge government control. Their strategy focuses on reinventing essential services, building alternatives to existing systems, and developing innovative institutions.

Focus narrative

Basis invests in new services, markets, and models that aim to improve public services and challenge government control. Their investment strategy includes reinventing essential services where government provision is lacking, building alternatives to existing systems, particularly in sectors like energy and housing, and developing innovative systems for a modern, interconnected world.

Focus and fit

Stages: Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors: GovTech & Civic Tech Artificial Intelligence Energy Healthcare Robotics & Autonomous Systems Commerce & Retail
Regions: United Kingdom United States

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 10

Portfolio context

Basis invests at the pre-seed and seed stages in companies focused on transforming public services and markets. Notable portfolio companies include Civic Marketplace, an innovative platform for local government procurement; Science Machine, an AI copilot for drug discovery; and Cogna, which develops productivity-enhancing robots for regulated sectors.

Capability profile

Basis as a community

Official membership route

Community overview

Basis is an early-stage community dedicated to addressing the shortcomings of government services. With a focus on reinventing essential services, building alternatives to existing systems, and developing innovative models, Basis aims to improve public services and challenge government control. The organization is based in the United Kingdom and actively engages with startups that are transforming public services and markets.

Community focus

Basis invests in new services, markets, and models that aim to improve public services. Their strategy includes reinventing essential services, building alternatives in sectors like energy and housing, and developing innovative systems for a modern, interconnected world.

Member value

Members of Basis gain access to a network of early-stage investors and innovators focused on public service transformation. They benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging markets and services.