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The University of Manchester Innovation Factory

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory

Overview

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory is the university's technology transfer organization, responsible for commercializing research and intellectual property through the creation of spinout companies and licensing deals.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Watercycle TechnologiesNov 2024Series ACo-investor
PrecicaJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Apini TherapeuticsNov 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is The University of Manchester Innovation Factory based?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

When was The University of Manchester Innovation Factory founded?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory was founded in 2020.

How many portfolio companies does The University of Manchester Innovation Factory have?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The University of Manchester Innovation Factory's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Watercycle Technologies, Precica, Apini Therapeutics.

What was The University of Manchester Innovation Factory's most recent investment shown here?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Precica in 2026.

What sectors does The University of Manchester Innovation Factory focus on?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does The University of Manchester Innovation Factory focus on?

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersManchester
Year Founded2020

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