CAMBRIDGE INNOVATION CAPITAL
...Demonstrating our value proposition...
WE ARE FOCUSED ON ONE OF EUROPE’S LEADING INNOVATION HUBS Cambridge’s global reputation, unique heritage and commercial expansion, combined with the deep scientific expertise, highly educated workforce and established networks for early-stage funding, make Cambridge a particularly attractive place to establish, nurture and cultivate intellectual property rich businesses. We work hard to develop the ecosystem and invest our time generously in coaching, mentoring, sponsoring and participating in a wide range of entrepreneurial and impact activities.
WE ARE A PREFERRED INVESTOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE We benefit from a long-term partnership with, and permanent link to, the University. We have unique access to Cambridge Enterprise and its information systems, investment meetings and potential spin-out pipeline. We can exercise co‑investment and pre‑emption rights to existing and future University equity stakes.
WE ARE CO‑FOUNDERS OF TWO CAMBRIDGE ACCELERATORS We have co-founded two accelerators, Start Codon and Deeptech Labs, which will provide hands-on support to bridge the gap between translational research and Series A ready businesses. We benefit from the pre‑emption rights of companies participating in the accelerator programmes. READ MORE ABOUT OUR ACCELERATORS ON PAGES 16 AND 17
READ MORE ABOUT CAMBRIDGE ON PAGES 12 AND 13
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WE ARE A LEADING INVESTOR Our reputation is based on the strength of our relationships, our deep domain and operational expertise, and the mutual trust with the people with whom we work. We are the most active Series A investor in the Cambridge ecosystem and participate in the biggest deals.
