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Scottish Widows Targets Quantum Computing With UK Venture Growth Investments
Publication: The Quantum Insider
Author: Matt Swayne
Source published: 02/11/2026, 13:05:38 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 03:20:07 UTC
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Briefings
Scottish Widows, a British pensions provider with 6 million+ customers and £300 billion+ assets, announced it will direct workplace pension savings into U.K. venture growth businesses. The company appointed IP Group to manage a portfolio including Oxford Quantum Circuits and Quantum Motion, alongside Nyobolt and Genomics Limited. This initiative aims to improve retirement outcomes by providing follow-on funding for British companies preparing to commercialize technology, addressing a stated constraint on innovation economy expansion.
Key points
- Scottish Widows appointed IP Group to manage a venture growth portfolio within its CG Scottish Widows Growth long-term asset fund (LTAF).
- The initial investments include Oxford Quantum Circuits and Quantum Motion, alongside battery company Nyobolt and healthcare business Genomics Limited.
Context
Scottish Widows is a British pensions, investment and insurance provider part of Lloyds Banking Group with 6 million+ customers and about £300 billion+ assets under administration. Founded in Edinburgh in 1815, it provides retirement savings products including workplace pensions. The move follows Nest's 200 million-pound venture capital allocation with Schroders Capital in July and coincides with preparations by Scottish innovation minister Alyn Smith to urge international industry leaders to invest in Scotland's quantum sector at an Edinburgh Castle reception Nov. 2.
Limitations
Evidence covers Scottish Widows' announcement of initial investments in U.K. venture growth companies through a portfolio overseen by IP Group. Specific investment dates are not provided, and the timeline for future expansion of the portfolio beyond the initial investments remains unconfirmed.
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