The most active university venture funds do more than a dozen deals a year and the US, despite its startup prowess, doesn't dominate this list.

If we want to build strength in places and tap into talent across the UK, we must create the conditions for success, argues Midlands Mindforge CEO Lisa Smith.

Lisa Smith and Mike Rees have been appointed chief executive and chairman, respectively, of the recently launched university venture fund Midlands Mindforge.

Dedric Carter is joining UNC Chapel Hill to become chief innovation officer and vice chancellor for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.

The debate around equity stakes in UK spinouts often holds up the US as a perfect model to follow — but does the data show any actual differences between the two and what does that mean for academics?