Global University Venturing

The NUI Galway data investigation spinout plans to diversify beyond its core law enforcement and security service markets with features suitable for life science and financial clients.

Oxford University Innovation has expanded its team further with the addition of Nicola Blackwood and Jonathan Flint as non-executive directors.

The Columbia University spinout will use the $5.3m to further develop its data loss detection platform and hire more staff.

The Maryland Momentum Fund has made its second investment, providing $250,000 to NextStep Robotics.

ACT has made a strategic investment in Smart Sparrow, an online learning platform spun out from University of New South Wales.

Maryland-based businesses working within the digital health, biohealth and life sciences sectors could receive tailored support on how to capture early sales revenue.

Allergan has acquired Elastagen, a spinout from University of Sydney, for an upfront consideration of $95m and contingent, commercial payments.

Reheal is developing a flexible and transparent polymeric glove that offers an effective wound dressing therapy for hand injuries.

BurnAlong, which operates a platform for remote exercise classes, has secured capital from investors including Johns Hopkins University.

OurCrowd has attracted support from Yissum for a seed stage incubator it launched alongside a $50m sports tech fund.