Lift Global Ventures PLC
Category: AI Infrastructure
AI-focused investment company that provides funding and strategic support to early-stage AI ventures, with emphasis on applied AI research and venture development. Lift Global Ventures PLC was founded in 2021. The company is led by Zak Mir. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 5-10. Total funding raised: Undisclosed (public company on AQSE). Latest round: AQSE Growth Market Listing (rebranded as Yorkshire AI PLC in 2025). Key investors include Public shareholders on AQSE, Yorkshire AI Labs LLP, Private equity firms in AI infrastructure.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 5-10
- Total funding
- Undisclosed (public company on AQSE)
Value proposition
Access to curated pipeline of AI-driven ventures, strategic partnerships with Yorkshire AI Labs, and expertise in scaling AI innovations
Products and solutions
AI infrastructure investments, Applied AI research ventures, Technology startups in precision manufacturing and healthcare, Financial media and technology investments
Unique value
Strategic pivot to AI-focused investments leveraging David Richards MBE's expertise and partnerships with Yorkshire AI Labs
Target customer
Industries adopting AI technologies (manufacturing, healthcare, finance, energy) and early-stage AI startups
Industries served
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Finance, Energy, Artificial Intelligence (General)
Technology advantage
Access to dynamic fusion of sweat equity and cash investments combined with applied AI research expertise
How they differentiate
Focus on AI infrastructure and applied research via Yorkshire AI Labs, combined with strategic acquisitions in industrial AI and precision manufacturing
Main competitors
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Key partnerships
Yorkshire AI Labs LLP (YAIL)
Notable customers
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Major milestones
Rebrand from Lift Global Ventures to Yorkshire AI PLC (Nov 2025), Acquisition of 0.45% stake in IntelliAM AI Plc (Nov 2025), Launch of £32m UK government-funded AI innovation program (2025), Partnerhship with AMRC for AI-driven manufacturing solutions
Growth metrics
Portfolio company IntelliAM achieved 40% YoY revenue growth (2024-2025)
Market positioning
Positioned as leader in UK's AI investment sector with strategic emphasis on scaling AI solutions in manufacturing, financial media, and technology
Geographic focus
Primarily UK, particularly Yorkshire and South Yorkshire, with expansion plans into European markets
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents; focus is on investment rather than proprietary technology
About Zak Mir
Small-cap market commentator, former broker, strategist, writer and technical analyst with 22,000+ followers. Founder of Lift Global Ventures (now Yorkshire AI PLC).
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Official website: https://liftgv.com