University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Overview

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is the sixth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. It was the fourth university to be established in Scotland and the sixth in the United Kingdom, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Highlights

Founded

1583

Industry

Education

Employees

10001+

Investment

6

Lead Investment

0

Exits

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Stages

Seed

Investor Type

University Program

Location

Europe

Contact Information

Social

Profile Resume

University of Edinburgh, established in 1583 and headquartered in Europe., specializes in Seed investments across Biotechnology, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma, Genetics, Health Diagnostics, Health Care, Chemical, Financial Services, Finance. Their recent investments include Sphere Fluidics, Horizon Discovery, Twist Bioscience, Innovate UK, Simon Community Scotland. The highest investment round they participated in was $2.4B. Among their most notable exits are Sphere Fluidics and Horizon Discovery. Explore their portfolio in detail, see who is connected to them, and find their contact information on our platform.

Employees

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Andrew Morris

Professor

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Natalie Waran

Professor of Animal Welfare

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Nelly Olova

Research Fellow

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Chris Speed

Professor of Design Informatics

imagePlace Philip Wadler

Philip Wadler

Professor of Theoretical Computer Science

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David Fergusson

Head of Research Services

Investment portfolio

University of Edinburgh has made 6 investments. Their most recent investment was on May 30, 2023, when Lentitek raised $310.3K.

investments

6

Diversity investments

0

Lead investments

0

Number of exits

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Investments

6

Annouced DateOrganization NameIndustryMoney Raised
Jun 01, 2021
Simon Community Scotland Simon Community Scotland
Social6.1M
Jun 01, 2022
BioCaptiva BioCaptiva
Health Care2.6M
Nov 22, 2022
National Biofilms Innovation Centre National Biofilms Innovation Centre
Biotechnology27.8M
May 30, 2023
Lentitek Lentitek
Biotechnology310.3K

Exits

0

Funding Timeline

Funding rounds

6

Investors

5

Funds

0

Funding Rounds

6

University of Edinburgh has raised 6 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on May 30, 2023 from a Seed Round - Lentitek round.

Annouced DateTransaction NameNumber of InvestorsMoney RaisedLead Investor
Jun 01, 2021
Debt Financing - Simon Community Scotland Debt Financing - Simon Community Scotland
-6.1M-
Jun 01, 2022
Seed Round - BioCaptiva Seed Round - BioCaptiva
-2.6M-
Nov 22, 2022
Grant - National Biofilms Innovation Centre Grant - National Biofilms Innovation Centre
-27.8M-
May 30, 2023
Seed Round - Lentitek Seed Round - Lentitek
-310.3K-

Investors

5

University of Edinburgh is funded by 5 investor(s). Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and Innovate UK Kantor are the most recent investors.

Fund raised

2

Susa Ventures has raised a total of $590M across 6 funds, their latest being Susa Ventures Opportunities II. This fund was announced on Aug 30, 2021 and raised a total of $250M.

Annouced DateFund NameMoney Raised
May 10, 2013
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1.0M
May 11, 2013
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1.0M

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