GAP Insights: University of Sydney / Designing the Next Generation of University Venture Capital
The University of Sydney is taking a notable step in the evolution of university commercialization systems by openly seeking venture capital partners to help design and launch new funding vehicles capable of supporting the next generation of university-derived startups. The university estimates that its growing portfolio of research-based ventures will require more than A$200 million […]
GAP Pipeline Brief: Trinity College Dublin Spinout CroíValve Raises $43M to Advance Structural Heart Technology
Investment Overview CroíValve, a Trinity College Dublin spinout and clinical-stage medical device company, has expanded its Series B financing through: • $20 million Series B expansion financing • $7 million in European Innovation Council (EIC) and DTIF grant funding This brings: • Total Series B financing to $36 million • Total new capital to $43 […]
GAP Pipeline Brief: Oxford University Innovation / Lumenai Human Capability Intelligence Platform
Investment Overview Lumenai, a startup incubated through the Oxford University Innovation Startup Incubator, has secured pre-seed investment from Corpora.ai to expand commercialization of its Human Capability Indexing (HCIx) technology. Founded by Antonia Manoochehri, Lumenai has developed a behavioral intelligence platform that measures human capabilities often overlooked by traditional hiring and workforce assessment systems. The investment […]
Elanco Launches $25 Million Venture Fund to Invest in Animal Health Innovation
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) plans to launch a dedicated corporate venture capital platform backed by a $25 million multi-year commitment as the company seeks to expand its access to emerging technologies and early-stage innovation across the animal health sector. The new initiative, Elanco Ventures, will focus on identifying, supporting and investing in startups developing new therapies […]
Penn announces Pre-POC grant for pre-commercial innovations
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research announced the creation of a grant to advance pre-commercial projects. The NextUP Program will provide recipients with up to $50,000 in funding per project to “address critical gaps that will help to attract industry partners and external investors.” The grant is open to applicants from all 12 schools and […]