Midlands Engine Invests £1.32M in Denturly

By Anushka Malhotra

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Quick Read: Denturly, a digital denture care company, secures a £1.32 million investment from Midlands Engine and West Midlands Co-Investment Fund to drive its UK expansion, aiming to revolutionise the global dentures market with innovative technology and triple its employee count.

Digital denture care company Denturly secures a substantial £1.32 million investment to fuel its expansion across the UK. The investment, sourced from multiple funding streams including the Midlands Engine Investment Fund and the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, is set to propel Denturly's growth ambitions significantly.

The funding injection, consisting of £500,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund and £420,000 from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, along with additional co-investment, is a testament to Denturly's innovative approach in revolutionizing the global dentures market. With plans to triple its employee count and expand to over 50 locations nationwide, Denturly aims to disrupt the industry with its cutting-edge digital scanning and 3D printing technology.

Photo: Spencer Greening, Rupert Lyle, Graham Byrne, Nosheen Kabal, Sabreen Kauser (Photo Credit: Midven Denturly)

Rupert Lyle, representing Midven, expressed confidence in Denturly's vision, highlighting the potential for substantial growth and success. Graham Byrne, Denturly's CEO, emphasised the significance of the partnership with Midven and the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, underscoring Birmingham's pivotal role in the company's expansion strategy.

The West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, established by the WMCA to foster innovation and economic growth, has identified Denturly as a prime example of forward-looking, technology-driven businesses. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, lauded Denturly's contributions to the regional economy, highlighting the importance of supporting companies like Denturly to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities.

Mark Wilcockson from the British Business Bank emphasised the impact of investments like Denturly's on local economies, emphasising job creation and accessibility to essential services. With Denturly at the forefront of digital denture care innovation, the investment represents a significant step forward in advancing the region's industries and fostering economic growth.

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DigiSpinWM Pilot Celebrates Milestone as 11 Investor-Ready Innovations Emerge in the West Midlands

The DigiSpinWM pilot programme, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the spin-out of digital and advanced manufacturing innovations in the West Midlands, has marked a key milestone with a showcase event in Birmingham, unveiling 11 investor-ready ventures developed over the past six months.

Transforming Ideas into Investment Opportunities

Backed by Research England and delivered through a partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, Coventry University, and Birmingham City University via the West Midlands Combined Universities, the programme set out to test a collaborative model for commercialising innovation more efficiently and effectively.

In just six months, DigiSpinWM has:

- Assessed over 40 high-potential technologies for commercial viability
- Delivered tailored support to participants on spin-out strategy and intellectual property development
- Nurtured 11 ventures to investment readiness
- Developed a shared framework for technology transfer across participating universities

The recent showcase celebrated these achievements, spotlighting innovations spanning early-stage development to near-market solutions with the potential for significant societal and economic impact.

A Regional Model for Innovation

Ceri Jones, Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Wolverhampton, reflected on the programme’s success:

The DigiSpinWM pilot has been a transformative journey. Seeing 11 investor-ready ventures emerge from such a collaborative, regional approach shows what’s possible when we unify efforts across institutions. These spinouts will drive real-world change and position the West Midlands at the forefront of digital and advanced manufacturing.

The pilot’s success is also credited to a strong ecosystem of academic mentors, business advisors, and industry reviewers who provided essential support and guidance to participants.

The showcase event featured live pitches from select ventures to an audience of investors, stakeholders, and innovation leaders, marking a key step towards unlocking the funding required to bring these innovations to market.

With the DigiSpinWM model proving its value, the programme signals a new chapter for spin-out activity in the West Midlands—one built on collaboration, shared infrastructure, and investment-ready innovation.

By Anushka Malhotra

8 Jun