Global University Venturing

Symbiotix has licensed more Harvard IP to propel the commercialisation of T-cell modulators based on studies of the human microbiome.

The Ohio State spinout raised an additional $900,000 to advance its speed control gear technology for industrial robots.

Several existing shareholders including Woodford have returned to back a $17m funding round for Metalysis, which produces metal powders for 3D printing.

Deerfield Management and Vanderbilt University have launched Ancora Innovation with $65m in capital to support early-stage life science research and back resulting spinouts.

Parkwalk has invested from two vehicles under its management after previously backing the Cambridge spinout in late 2016.

Axcend hoppes to release a portable liquid chromatograph that has a high sensitivity and is compatible with various web-enabled devices.

Nanosatellite internet of things technology developer Myriota has attracted $15m in series A funding from investors co-led by Main Sequence Ventures.

Aarhus University spinout NMD Pharma, which focuses on therapies for neuromuscular conditions, has attracted the support of several corporates for its $47m series A round.

The Johns Hopkins spinout will funnel the cash into developing a class of glutamine antagonist that could help treat cancer.