Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.
Spiber, a Japan-based synthetic silk products manufacturer spun out of Keio University, has raised an undisclosed sum from agribusinesses Archer Daniels Midland, which included a strategic alliance. The company had raised an undisclosed amount from textile trader Toyoshima & Co in May 2020.
University venture funds are becoming an increasingly important tool for universities to support their ecosystems — here are the new ones launched in 2024.
Global University Venturing (GUV) is where tech transfer, academic and investment experts meet to explore the latest ideas and technologies driving innovation forward. We drive the discussions and share best practices that are critical to the success of spinouts, scaleouts and innovation programmes. Our aim is to help improve the processes of bringing innovations from academia to global markets and facilitate their integration into the broader business ecosystem.
