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Ian McClure to oversee innovation at University of Kentucky's hospitals and clinics
Ian McClure is expanding his role from associate vice president for research, innovation and economic impact at the University of Kentucky to include vice president of innovation for UK Healthcare, the institution's health system.
Sep 23, 2024Newer CVCs have a stronger strategic focus
More than 300 new CVC units have been created since 2020. They are less US-centric and more focused on energy than older peers.
Sep 20, 2024First-time equity deals in UK spinouts fall 22% — report
The number of deals in UK spinouts at the earliest stage of equity investing has been falling over the past few years, highlighting a potential bottleneck in early-stage funding.
Sep 16, 2024Four tips for media-for-equity startup investments
Some 50% of a consumer startup's capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here's how to get those deals to work.
Sep 13, 2024Half of Australian universities have a spinout fund — ahead of US…
Australia has one of the world's most mature university investment ecosystems, thanks to large pensions funds, Uniseed and royalties from wifi.
Sep 11, 2024The three things that long-lasting CVCs do differently
"Resiliency-phase" units move away from CEO supervision, invite business units onto the investment committee and make multiple investments in other venture funds.
Sep 4, 2024Want to start a university venture fund? Here are some options
From partnering with other universities to working with an existing external VC fund, here are models for universities to consider.
Sep 3, 2024Podcast: Why university venture funds are still uncommon in the US and…
University venture funds remain a rarity among the top research universities in the US and in Europe — here are the reasons why and how thigns might change.
Aug 30, 2024How to get the most out of a secondment
How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.
Aug 30, 2024Korean conglomerate Lotte launches healthcare CVC
South Korean multinational Lotte Holdings has set up a CVC arm to invest in new technology in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals.
Aug 29, 2024Illumina Ventures seeks $300m for third fund
SEC filings show the CVC wants to raise its third nine-figure fund to back biotech startups.
Aug 23, 2024UK government should create university fund accelerator to boost spinouts – think…
The recommendations by UK research organisation Onward are aimed at increasing venture capital investment for underfunded technology transfer offices outside the Golden Triangle.
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