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Oct 25, 2024 · From the city of dreaming spires to a tower of cash raised from its efforts, the technology transfer arm of Oxford University today lifts the hood on the engine driving the local economy. Oxford University Innovation (OUI) raised around £900 million, filed scores of new patents and created more than 15 new companies in the year to July 2024.
Nuclera to scale in US and Europe after closing $75m Series C
About. Cambridge life science rising star Nuclera is set to step up commercialisation worldwide – especially across the US and Europe – after closing a $75 million Series C round led by American backer Elevage Medical Technologies and supported by A-list UK and international investors.
Martlet Capital operational business acquired by EMV Capital
May 13, 2024 · EMV Capital, a VC investor specialising in high-growth DeepTech and Life Sciences companies has acquired Martlet Capital’s operational business and been appointed investment manager of Martlet Capital. Robert Marshall. Courtesy – Martlet Capital. EMV Capital will manage, on a discretionary basis, Martlet Capital’s c.£23.3 million ...
More animal magic as Zoetis acquires PetMedix in Cambridge
Sep 18, 2023 · More animal magic as Zoetis acquires PetMedix in Cambridge. 18 Sep, 2023. Tony Quested. PetMedix, a leader in discovering species-specific therapeutic antibodies for pets, has become the latest Cambridge company acquired by a US power player after being acquired for undisclosed millions by world leading animal health company Zoetis.
UK, US and European investment as Acteon is acquired
Mar 26, 2024 · UK, US and European investment as Acteon is acquired. 26 Mar, 2024. Newsdesk. Norwich-anchored Acteon Group, a global offshore energy infrastructure services business, has been acquired by private equity investors Buckthorn Partners and One Equity Partners (OEP). No figures have been disclosed for the international deal. Courtesy – …
Silicon Valley ace is new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise
Sep 16, 2024 · Silicon Valley ace is new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise. 17 Sep, 2024. Tony Quested. Dr Jim Glasheen has been appointed as Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, the innovation arm of the University of Cambridge. He will assume his post later in 2024 to help the University of Cambridge gun for greater global glories.
Cambridge entrepreneur backed by Innovate UK to build the first ...
Mar 5, 2024 · In 2021 he was endorsed by Tech Nation as an exceptional leader in digital technology. Cambridge tech entrepreneur Piyush Ahuja has secured undisclosed funding from Innovate UK for building ‘a learning web’. Besides the Innovate UK funding, Piyush will also receive 12 months of tailored business support to help grow the venture.
Cambridge Mechatronics raises over $40m to fast-track …
Feb 12, 2024 · Cambridge Mechatronics Limited (CML), a world leader in the design and control of Shape Memory Alloy actuators, has closed a funding round of more than $40 million to fast-track its actuator and controller IC product portfolios and accelerate nextgen smartphone imaging technology. The funding round was led by Atlantic Bridge – an investment firm with over €1.2 billion of assets under ...
Xampla’s Morro, 2M and Huhtamaki unite for global triumph
Jun 18, 2024 · Courtesy – Xampla. It is a major triumph for Cambridge-based CleanTech business, Xampla. The deal between Huhtamaki and 2M will see Morro™ Coating deployed at scale in selected foodservice on-the-go applications, enhancing Huhtamaki’s wider use of alternative recyclable and compostable packaging solutions derived from renewable sources.
New lab to make CAR-T cells for blood cancer patients in Cambridge
15 Oct, 2024. Newsdesk. A new state-of-the-art laboratory is set to open at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge that will deliver ‘home-grown’ CAR-T cells to help improve treatment for blood cancers. Sarah Albon, director of the Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Addenbrooke’s. Courtesy – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS ...