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Aston University

Aston University

Birminghamaston.ac.uk

Overview

Aston University is a public research university that invests in its own spin-out companies. The university's investment activities are an extension of its research and commercialization efforts, particularly in technology and cleantech sectors.

Year Founded

1966

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Aston University investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Grid EdgeDec 2021Series ACo-investor
LumienFeb 2021GrantCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Aston University based?

Aston University is headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

When was Aston University founded?

Aston University was founded in 1966.

How many portfolio companies does Aston University have?

Aston University has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Aston University's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Grid Edge, Lumien.

What was Aston University's most recent investment shown here?

Aston University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Grid Edge in 2021.

What sectors does Aston University focus on?

Aston University focuses on Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does Aston University focus on?

Stage focus information for Aston University is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBirmingham
Year Founded1966

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