Our prediction that we would see the highest number of deals yet in a calendar year has come true with another quarter still ahead of us.

Indiana University has marked a successful three-year period during which it reported 154 licensing agreements and $17.1m in tech transfer revenue.

Building on last year's records, Tech Launch Arizona has added another 16 spinouts to its portfolio in the fifth financial year since the office was formed.

Investment analysis January to June 2018

University of New Mexico tempted all 11 new spinouts in 2017-18 to remain in the state, a marked improvement on the four companies that chose to remain during the previous year.

Irish institutions have spun out fewer businesses and awarded fewer licences, options and assignments than in previous years.

Global University Venturing's data review and roundup of funds investing in spinouts.

The commercialisation firm recovered from an $18.2m loss in 2016 by acquiring Touchstone Innovations, and opening a division focused on Australia and New Zealand.

Annual review: 2017