University of Glasgow
VC Fund
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow is a VC fund in Glasgow focused on Biotechnology and Sensor. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today we are in the top 1% of the world's universities.Glasgow’s college system enables interdisciplinary collaboration while fostering a sense of belonging. We have four colleges, each bringing together the research and teachingexpertise of a number of schools and institutes. Every college also has a graduate school.The University is expanding and evolving. Following the closure of the Western Infirmary site in 2015, we plan to invest £80m in new buildings and equipment and £55m on refurbishing facilities over the next five years.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 20%
Last updated:
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Industries University of Glasgow invests in
Stages University of Glasgow invests in
Countries University of Glasgow invests in
Contacts
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Chris Pearce
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Esther K. Papies
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Mahmood Adil
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Paul Siebert
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Phil Trinder
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Biotechnology 2 (40%)
- Sensor 1 (20%)
- Health Care 1 (20%)
- Nanotechnology 1 (20%)
- Pharmaceutical 1 (20%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 2 (40%)
- Series A 2 (40%)
- Seed 1 (20%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Chris Pearce
Professor of Computational Mechanics & Vice Principal (Research)
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Professor of Computational Mechanics & Vice Principal (Research) | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Esther K. Papies
Researcher in Behaviour Change
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Researcher in Behaviour Change | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Mahmood Adil
Honorary Professor of Health Intelligence and Service Effectiveness
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Honorary Professor of Health Intelligence and Service Effectiveness | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Paul Siebert
Reader
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Reader | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Phil Trinder
Professor
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Professor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 11 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Neuranics
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Neuranics is a company that creates magnetic sensors that are integrated with semiconductor technology for use in health, fitness, and metaverse applications. Neuranics' proprietary technology detects tiny magnetic impulses from organs of the body using scalable spintronics sensors powered by semiconductors. According to the business, thetechnology could solve the current inadequacies of health monitoring equipment and human-machine interfaces. | $8M / Seed / Apr 09, 2025 | |
Solasta Bio
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Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection. | $14M / Series A / Sep 11, 2024 | |
Clyde Hydrogen Systems
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Clyde Hydrogen methods is a technological business that is developing breakthrough methods for large-scale green hydrogen production. | $1.3M / Pre-Seed / Apr 10, 2024 | |
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Neuranics
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Neuranics is a company that creates magnetic sensors that are integrated with semiconductor technology for use in health, fitness, and metaverse applications. Neuranics' proprietary technology detects tiny magnetic impulses from organs of the body using scalable spintronics sensors powered by semiconductors. According to the business, thetechnology could solve the current inadequacies of health monitoring equipment and human-machine interfaces. | $2.5M / Pre-Seed / Sep 27, 2023 | |
Clyde Biosciences
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Clyde Biosciences – experts in the field of developmental drug testing, giving unique insights into the working mechanisms and actions of drugs under development. | $2.6M / Series A / Apr 13, 2015 |
Co-Investors
Par Equity
3 deals together
Old College Capital
2 deals together
Scottish Enterprise
2 deals together
Archangels
1 deal together
Blackfinch Ventures
1 deal together
Cavallo Ventures
1 deal together
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What does University of Glasgow invest in?
University of Glasgow invests primarily in Biotechnology, Sensor and Health Care startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at University of Glasgow includes Chris Pearce (Professor of Computational Mechanics & Vice Principal (Research)), Esther K. Papies (Researcher in Behaviour Change) and Mahmood Adil (Honorary Professor of Health Intelligence and Service Effectiveness), among 11 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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