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University of Southampton

University of Southampton

Overview

The University of Southampton is a public research university that facilitates the commercialization of its research through the formation of and investment in spin-out companies.

Year Founded

1862

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

University of Southampton investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SaberrJul 2014SeedCo-investor
ORCA ComputingDec 2021GrantCo-investor
Covesion LtdJul 2009SeedCo-investor
Pulsar Fusion-GrantLead
ClearWater SensorsAug 2019SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Helena Virag

Foundership Founder

PASCAL MATTHIAS

Associate Vice President, Principal Teaching Fellow

Hang Do

Principal Teaching Fellow, Program Director In MSc International Entrepreneurship And Management, Study Abroad Co-ordinator For Southampton Business School

Paul Skipp

Professor and Centre Director

Adam Procter

Head Of Department Of Art & Media Technology, Principal Teaching Fellow

Andrew Phillips

Principal Teaching Fellow

Ben Mills

Principal Research Fellow

Carys Hughes

Principal Teaching Fellow

Claire Jackson

Principal Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow

cristina g hermoso

Principal Teaching Fellow

Daniel Adams

Principal Architect

Dean Phillips

Principal Teaching Fellow

Duncan Crump

Principal Experimental Officer

Eloise Monger

Principal Teaching Fellow, Programme Lead MSc PGDip Nursing

Emma Stack

Principal Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow

Gillian Saieva

Principal Enterprise Fellow

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is University of Southampton based?

University of Southampton is headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom.

When was University of Southampton founded?

University of Southampton was founded in 1862.

How many portfolio companies does University of Southampton have?

University of Southampton has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Southampton's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Saberr, ORCA Computing, Covesion Ltd, Pulsar Fusion, ClearWater Sensors.

What was University of Southampton's most recent investment shown here?

University of Southampton's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ORCA Computing in 2021.

What sectors does University of Southampton focus on?

University of Southampton focuses on Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does University of Southampton focus on?

University of Southampton typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSouthampton
Year Founded1862

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