Frontier IP shares are a buy for broker VSA

Frontier IP Group PLC’s (LON:FIPP) portfolio of 19 investments includes a number of companies at a point where they are accelerating commercial development, paving the way for a step up in valuation or a potential exit, said broker VSA Capital.

“Frontier IP has a proven record in commercialising University IP and increasing its EPS and NAV as portfolio company valuations rise,” said VSA in a note to clients on Thursday as it initiated coverage with a ‘buy’ rating.

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The investment company’s equity holdings are in four high growth technology clusters: artificial intelligence, robotics and big and sparse data; pathogens and cell imaging; food and agritech; and engineered particles and materials.

The year ending June 2020, saw Frontier IP’s portfolio value increase by 47% to £19.4mln.

“We believe that Frontier IP represents an excellent opportunity for investors to gain exposure to early-stage technology companies, based on leading edge IP, which meets the needs and demands of international markets,” the broker said.