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Barocal, a UK-based zero-carbon refrigeration technology spinout of University of Cambridge, raised £1.3m ($1.8m) in a funding round backed by tech transfer office Cambridge Enterprise today. The round was led by commercialisation firm IP Group. Barocal’s technology relies on solid-stage, temperature-changing materials rather than refrigerant gases commonly used today. Cambridge Enterprise made the investment as part of its new sustainability initiative.

Krotos, a UK-based sound design software producer, has raised a seven-figure seed round from Metavallon VC. Founded in 2013,…

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Thierry Heles

Thierry Heles is the editor of Global University Venturing, host of the Beyond the Breakthrough interview podcast and responsible for the monthly GUV Gazette (sign up here for free).