Investors in Social Ventures

Old College Capital serves as the venture investment arm of the University of Edinburgh, specializing in providing growth and development finance to startups. Focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, they support early-stage companies across various sectors. Old College Capital leverages its deep ties to academia and industry to identify promising ventures and provide them with strategic capital and mentorship. By nurturing the commercialization of research and ideas, they contribute to the expansion of innovative solutions and technologies. Old College Capital plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and societal impact through its investments in the vibrant startup ecosystem.

UCL Business (UCLB), we are at the forefront of technology transfer and commercialization, serving as the commercialization arm of University College London (UCL). Our mission is to maximize the impact of UCL's research by transforming innovative discoveries into real-world applications and products. We specialize in facilitating partnerships with industry, licensing technologies, and supporting the formation of spin-out companies. We play a pivotal role in bridging academia and industry, providing strategic advice, intellectual property management, and business development support to researchers and entrepreneurs. Our dedicated team is committed to driving innovation and economic growth through effective technology commercialization.