University of Leeds
Overview
The University of Leeds is a research university that facilitates the commercialization of its research through the creation of spin-out companies. It supports these ventures via its innovation hub, Nexus, and is a founding partner of Northern Gritstone, an independent investment company established to fund spin-outs from universities in the North of England.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synap | Jun 2014 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Ionix Advanced Technologies | Oct 2017 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| SimAnalytica | Dec 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SatSense | May 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ClotProtect Therapeutics | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Dylan Stephens
Co President And Founder Of Leeds Roundnet Society
Alison Ladhams
People And Change Partner
Andrew Akal
People Change Partner
Caroline Metcalfe
Head Of People Strategic Change Programmes, People Change Partner
Claire Mulholland
Head, International Partner Development And Engagement
Daisy Murphy
Student Partner
Elizabeth Sprason
Innovation Partner
Hannah Browse
Innovation Partner
Harriet Boatwright
Organisational Learning Partner, Learning And Development Adviser
Jordan Duncan
Organisational Learning Partner
Katie Leeman
Organisational Learning Partner
Kimberly Harvey
People Change Partner
Laiba M.
Student Partner
Laura Cunliffe
Organisational Learning Partner
Laura Merrett
People & Change Partner
Maria Stopyra
Organisational Learning Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is University of Leeds based?
University of Leeds is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.
When was University of Leeds founded?
University of Leeds was founded in 1904.
How many portfolio companies does University of Leeds have?
University of Leeds has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in University of Leeds's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Synap, Ionix Advanced Technologies, SimAnalytica, SatSense, ClotProtect Therapeutics.
What was University of Leeds's most recent investment shown here?
University of Leeds's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ClotProtect Therapeutics in 2024.
What sectors does University of Leeds focus on?
University of Leeds focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does University of Leeds focus on?
University of Leeds typically invests at the Early stage.