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Hebrew University of Jerusalem launched 15 spinouts last year covering areas ranging from healthcare to solar energy.

Solana and Jump Trading helped crypto wallet developer Phantom secure $109m while HR software provider Gupy netted $93.1m in a round co-led by SoftBank.

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

Despite being the first year spent entirely during the pandemic, 2021 underlined the strengths of the ecosystem with spinouts raising nearly $39.2bn.

Baidu and Geely committed $400m to Jidu, their joint venture from the hot electric vehicle space. The proceeds from this latest transaction will go to R&D and mass production of cars.

SoftBank led digital pharmacy Alto's $200m series E round as well as a $130m series B round for rent data software provider Esusu.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped blockchain technology provider Blockdaemon close a $207m series C round while Qualcomm-backed audio equipment brand BoAt is targeting $246m in its flotation.

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

SoftBank's Vision Funds took part in a $260m series F round for online finance provider Creditas and led last-mile delivery service Paack's $225m series D.