UCL Business
Overview
UCL Business Ltd (UCLB) is the wholly-owned commercialisation company of University College London (UCL). It is dedicated to bringing the university's world-class research, intellectual property, and innovations to market. UCLB facilitates this by forming and investing in spin-out companies, licensing technologies to industry partners, and managing investment funds. The firm focuses on opportunities arising from UCL's research base, particularly in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and healthcare.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigaton | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Carbon Re | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Panda Surgical | Sep 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Hologen | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| NovalGen | Nov 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is UCL Business based?
UCL Business is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was UCL Business founded?
UCL Business was founded in 1993.
How many portfolio companies does UCL Business have?
UCL Business has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UCL Business's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Gigaton, Carbon Re, Panda Surgical, Hologen, NovalGen.
What was UCL Business's most recent investment?
UCL Business's most recent investment on Caplight was in Gigaton in 2026.
What sectors does UCL Business focus on?
UCL Business focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does UCL Business focus on?
UCL Business typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UCL Business's AUM?
UCL Business's assets under management are estimated at over $310.0M.