University College Dublin
Overview
University College Dublin (UCD) is a major Irish university that functions as an operating company in the education and research sectors. It also acts as an investor by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through NovaUCD, its Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs, established in 2003. NovaUCD is the hub for the university's startup and innovation activities, supporting high-tech and knowledge-intensive spin-out companies that commercialize UCD's research. The center provides facilities, a comprehensive business support program, and facilitated access to a network of mentors, partners, and investors. NovaUCD hosts an annual Investor Day, enabling startups to pitch to angel investors and venture capitalists. Companies supported by NovaUCD have raised over €1.4 billion in equity funding. UCD is also a partner in venture funds, such as the Atlantic Bridge University Bridge Fund, which invests in spinouts from Irish universities.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
ucd.ieInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deciphex | Dec 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mirai Medical | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| BioSimulytics | Nov 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Andreas Hoepner
Vice Principal of Research, Innovation & Impact, College Management Team, College of Business
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is University College Dublin based?
University College Dublin is headquartered in Ireland.
When was University College Dublin founded?
Founding year information for University College Dublin is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does University College Dublin have?
University College Dublin has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in University College Dublin's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Deciphex, Mirai Medical, BioSimulytics.
What was University College Dublin's most recent investment shown here?
University College Dublin's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mirai Medical in 2025.
What sectors does University College Dublin focus on?
University College Dublin focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does University College Dublin focus on?
University College Dublin typically invests at the MultiStage stage.