Global University Venturing

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

EMV Capital managing director Ilian Iliev has replaced Ian Postlethwaite as CEO of NetScientific on a part-time basis.

University of Maryland's respiratory support device spinout Breethe has been picked up by Abiomed, which aims to expand treatment options for cardiogenic shock patients.

Life sciences-focused venture firm Kurma Partners has secured Pasteur Institute for a third fund dedicated to early and incubation-stage therapeutics companies.

US-based cybersecurity software developer DivvyCloud agreed to be acquired by security analytics provider Rapid7 for $145m in a cash and shares transaction that will give an exit to mass media group Discovery Communications.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

San Raffaele-Telethon gene therapy spinout Genespire has picked up series A funding from Sofinnova Partners to target inherited metabolic diseases and primary immunodeficiencies.

Woodford has faced challenges in selling its shareholdings in spinouts including Oxford Nanopore and Immunocore, but has now lined up Acacia as a potential buyer.

Robocath, which is developing robotic-assisted technology for cardiovascular diseases, has collected capital from investors including TUS-Holdings.

BGU-founded identity verification technology provider Secret Double Octopus has added $15m to its coffers, three years after closing its series A round.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.