Annual review: 2017
For the first time since 2014, Global University Venturing tracked 480 investments – up from 377 during 2016. Adding the number of exits, 2017’s activity surpassed 2014 with a total of 534 deals and exits, compared with 2014’s 529. The actual number of deals is likely to be even higher, of course, with many spinouts launching quietly or in stealth mode, or keeping their funding cards close to their chest.
In fact, the figures in this annual data review are…
The University of Kentucky has formed an industry-university partnership to advance aspects such as sustainable agriculture in the whiskey distilling industry.
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.
