The University of Nottingham
Overview
The University of Nottingham engages in investment activities through two main channels. Firstly, it operates as a direct investor in early-stage companies through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nottingham Technology Ventures Ltd (NTV). NTV manages the university's active portfolio of spin-out companies, which are formed to commercialize academic research. NTV also manages the Nottingham Invention Fund, a £5 million fund dedicated to investing in these university spin-outs to support their development and growth. Secondly, the University manages an endowment fund to support its academic and public service programs. In 2021, this consisted of a £59.4 million endowment portfolio and a £9.5 million medium-term investment fund, which are managed with a focus on sustainability and ethical considerations. These dual functions mean the university acts as both a direct venture capital investor and as a limited partner (LP) through its endowment.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
nottingham.ac.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Air Vehicles | Apr 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Cerca Magnetics | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| One Third Stories | Feb 2018 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Blueskeye AI | Feb 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Promethean Particles | Aug 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is The University of Nottingham based?
The University of Nottingham is headquartered in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
When was The University of Nottingham founded?
Founding year information for The University of Nottingham is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The University of Nottingham have?
The University of Nottingham has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The University of Nottingham's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hybrid Air Vehicles, Cerca Magnetics, One Third Stories, Blueskeye AI, Promethean Particles.
What was The University of Nottingham's most recent investment shown here?
The University of Nottingham's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Promethean Particles in 2024.
What sectors does The University of Nottingham focus on?
The University of Nottingham focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does The University of Nottingham focus on?
Stage focus information for The University of Nottingham is not publicly available.