Cambridge Enterprise Ventures

Cambridge Enterprise Ventures is the investment arm of the University of Cambridge.

Investing ring-fenced University capital, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures accelerates and shares in the unique challenges and journeys of University talent startups and spinouts.

Whether you are a student or an academic, the team can support with:

• guiding on the elements that are needed in preparation for speaking with investors
• early stage seed funding investment from £20k to £1m.
• introducing experienced experts and mentors who can help build strong, professional teams
• managing the milestone payments generated by the underlying intellectual property (IP) licence fees and royalties
• assisting with ongoing business management, including links to later stage investors.

Investment options include –

Pathfinder – up to 20K;

Pre-seed funding – up to £150K;

Seed investment – up to £500K;

Follow on Investment – upto £1M always working alongside other investors to provide continued support as a company grows.

Cambridge Enterprise Ventures also works in collaboration with Parkwalk Advisors to deploy the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund, which can double the financial support available for EIS

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