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Cutting-edge startups emerging from the UK's less-famous universities

Six spinout technologies — from lab-grown meat to satellite tech — that have come from UK universities usually overlooked by investors.


Aug 20, 2025

Microsoft hires new managing partner for VC fund

Peter Lenke, former head of Atlassian Ventures, joins the M12 team to focus on AI, enterprise and the application layer.

Aug 19, 2025

Quantum is as big as AI for IBM, says its head of…

Emily Fontaine says IBM Ventures is targeting quantum software as its parent looks to build an ecosystem that includes startups and universities.

Aug 19, 2025

Romero to step down from Jera’s startup investment unit

After two years as partner at Jera Ventures, Tim Romero will be going to a part-time advisory role at the end of August.

Aug 18, 2025

Corporate funding for US cleantech startups slumps

The percentage of corporate-backed VC funding for US cleantech startups fell to its lowest quarterly level over the past four years.

Aug 18, 2025

Ganguly to head venture arm for materials producer Teknor Apex

Former GCV Powerlister Abhijit Ganguly has taken the reins at the newly formed TekVentures following four years leading Goodyear Ventures.

Aug 18, 2025

How a $360m mega fund will give US credit unions access to…

Curql has built a collective of credit unions that are pooling their capital for maximum strategic benefit, says managing partner Craig Ibsen.

Aug 14, 2025

Six unmanned water vehicle startups to watch

Water is the next frontier for drones and unmanned vehicles - here are six startups making waves.

Aug 13, 2025

From cameras to bed bug tech: A peek inside Canon’s future through…

As sales of cameras and printers have declined, Canon Marketing Japan's VC unit has been tasked with finding new sources of revenue.

Aug 12, 2025

Bhattacharya to retire from RV maker Winnebago's corporate VC role

The RV maker’s corporate venturing chief will retire in October after 10 years in the job.

Aug 12, 2025

Brazilian utility Taesa launches startup investment unit

Taesa Ventures will seek to invest in startups making advances in the electricity sector.

Aug 11, 2025

Medical University of South Carolina launches funds to back health spinouts  

Totalling $30m, the funds will finance healthcare ventures spinning out of the academic medical care system.

Aug 8, 2025
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