Founders at the University of Cambridge
Overview
Founders at the University of Cambridge is a strategic initiative by the University of Cambridge designed to support and accelerate spin-outs and start-ups founded by its students, alumni, and academics. It provides support through pre-seed and seed capital, accelerator and incubator programs, intensive mentorship, and access to a global network of experts. The initiative runs several programs, including the 'Start Accelerator' for early-stage DeepTech companies, 'SYNC', a pre-company talent accelerator, and 'SPARK', an incubator run in partnership with King's College London's E-Lab. The stated mission is to empower entrepreneurial minds at the University with the expertise, capital, and community needed to have a global impact.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
founders.cam.ac.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SafeTide | Aug 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Zenithon AI | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Trismik | Mar 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| BioTryp Therapeutics | Aug 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Founders at the University of Cambridge based?
Founders at the University of Cambridge is headquartered in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
When was Founders at the University of Cambridge founded?
Founding year information for Founders at the University of Cambridge is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Founders at the University of Cambridge have?
Founders at the University of Cambridge has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Founders at the University of Cambridge's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SafeTide, Zenithon AI, Trismik, BioTryp Therapeutics.
What was Founders at the University of Cambridge's most recent investment shown here?
Founders at the University of Cambridge's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SafeTide in 2025.
What sectors does Founders at the University of Cambridge focus on?
Founders at the University of Cambridge focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Founders at the University of Cambridge focus on?
Founders at the University of Cambridge typically invests at the Early stage.