Watch the replay of this webinar in GCV’s The Next Wave webinar series which took place on April 9, 2025.
University spinouts offer significant investment opportunities but require a deep understanding of academic innovation and commercialisation. This session, held in partnership with Out The Back Ventures, explored how CVCs can effectively engage with spinouts and navigate key challenges.
- Best practices for partnering with universities and tech transfer offices
- Overcoming IP and licensing hurdles in spinout investments
- Case studies of successful corporate-backed university startups
Speakers:
Dr Emmanuel Raptakis, Deputy Head of Licensing & Ventures – Physical Sciences, Oxford University Innovation
Keong Chan, Founder and CEO, Out The Back Ventures
Lina Arbelaez, former Head of Decarbonisation Ventures
Sung Sik Byun, Head of EMEA, Samsung Venture Investment
Moderator:
Kim Moore, Editor, Global University Venturing / GCV
