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Global University Venturing
News round up 27 November 2017
A round up of all the latest news on www.globaluniversityventuring.com for our subscribers.
Nov 24, 2017SenseTime seeks to schedule IPO
SenseTime, founded by Chinese University of Hong Kong professor Tang Xiaoou, has begun exploring an initial public offering as early as 2018.
Nov 24, 2017SetSquared catches SME funding
SMEs could access additional support funded by a $6.7m grant to the SetSquared enterprise partnership.
Nov 24, 2017Vigilant Diagnostics detects seed round
University of Minnesota spinout Vigilant Diagnostics has closed a seed round that featured an unnamed Chinese investor.
Nov 23, 2017Kyoto strikes Chordia in series A round
Oncology drug developer Chordia Therapeutics has raised series A funding from backers including Kyoto University Innovation Capital.
Nov 23, 2017Parkwalk announces fourth Oxford fund
The University of Oxford Innovation Fund IV is seeking commitments from alumni and other investors to support the Oxford ecosystem.
Nov 23, 2017TMC prescribes $25m fund
Texas Medical Center, a medical complex that includes multiple universities located in the US state, has launched a $25m fund to invest in early-stage healthcare technologies in Houston.
Nov 23, 2017GripAble grasps $900,000
The mobility tool spinout has received an Innovate UK grant and equity funding from backers including venture firm Oxford Technology Management.
Nov 22, 2017Arsanis closes IPO at $46m
The monoclonal antibody developer, which counts EMBL Ventures and GV among its investors, had initially raised $40m when it floated last week.
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