Oxford University Innovation
Venture studioOxford · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Oxford University Innovation acts as the University of Oxford's innovation partner, translating academic knowledge and research into innovation-led impact. It protects intellectual property with market potential, creates and grows spinout companies, facilitates consultancy opportunities, and nurtures a long-term, inclusive innovation pipeline. Its aim is to provide a route to impact for cutting-edge inventions and ideas emerging from the university, supporting innovators at every stage of their journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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3 people who came through Oxford University Innovation went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 12 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Deep Tech ×5Biotech ×4Hardware ×3Healthtech ×3Fintech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Quantum Computing ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×7
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOpsydia develops optical and photonic technologies for precision manufacturing, emerging from research in adaptive optics and laser processing at the University of Oxford.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsOxford, GB
Martin Booth(Founder and Director)inPatrick Salter(Founder and Director)inDr. Noel Moore(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardNigel Vaughan(Chairman)
Co-investorsOxford Science EnterprisesForesight GroupParkwalk Advisors
Allos offers an AI platform that simulates how process interventions affect outcomes to define robust operating windows before physical experiments are run, supporting pharmaceutical development from formulation through scale-up, tech transfer, QA, and clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
DesignXDM is a visual ideation tool that curates images, colours, textures, materials and style cues into a single creative direction, using a research agent to source and evaluate meaningful visuals with proper credit to original creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Nesta Impact Investments is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage tech startups aligned with three core missions: improving school readiness, tackling obesity, and reducing household carbon emissions.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticLondon, GB
Co-investorsBlackbird GiantsCompanyon VenturesEPIC VENTURESFirstMark CapitalGoodwater Capital
Mirae is a mobile application that helps people with inflammatory bowel disease understand their condition, track clinical and daily experience data, and prepare for conversations with healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechOxford, GB
Anuj Patel(Founder & CEO)inJames Mwangi(Founder & CTO)David Clifton(Academic Co-Founder)
OrganOx develops the metra platform, a device that extends organ preservation time for liver transplants by maintaining continuous perfusion with oxygenated blood-based solutions, enabling surgeons to better assess organ viability and make more informed transplant decisions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOxford, GB
Prof. Peter Friend(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersBusiness Growth FundHealthQuest CapitalIntuitive VenturesLauxera Capital PartnersLongwall Venture Partners LLP+1 more
Oxford Ionics develops trapped-ion quantum computers using proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, designed for businesses to deploy quantum computing applications.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Co-investorsOxford Science Enterprises2xNLansdowne PartnersProsus Ventures
Oxford Science Enterprises is a venture-building investment firm, working in partnership with the University of Oxford, that funds and creates companies based on scientific research from Oxford, Harwell and Culham.
BiotechDeep TechQuantum ComputingOxford, GB
Co-investorsOxfordMilltrust International Group
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersOxford Science Enterprises
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Events · winspireme.com · Aug 19, 2026
Opsydia · parkwalkadvisors.com · Aug 1, 2025
Oxford Ionics · postquantum.com · Jun 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Oxford University Innovation made?
- Oxford University Innovation has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does Oxford University Innovation invest at?
- Oxford University Innovation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Oxford University Innovation focus on?
- Oxford University Innovation focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Oxford University Innovation located?
- Oxford University Innovation is headquartered in Oxford, GB.
- Who does Oxford University Innovation co-invest with?
- Oxford University Innovation most often shares deals with Amadeus Capital Partners, Oxford Science Enterprises, Business Growth Fund, among 11 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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