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Boris launches London tech start-up fund
The mayor’s office says the fund is expected to help over 150 small businesses over the next three years, creating up to 2,600 new jobs. The £85 million pot will recieve £25 million from the mayor’s office through its ‘Growing Places Fund’,
Xfund Closes $100M Fund as Venture Firms and Universities Get Cozier
[Updated, 1:05pm] Big universities are trying to figure out this venture capital thing. Should they form partnerships with specific venture firms? Should they start their own funds and incubators? How best to do that? The latest exhibit is the venture
Michigan universities capitalize on growth of state venture capital industry
When EDF Ventures launched in Ann Arbor in 1987 to invest in university-based technologies, the University of Michigan had one person working part time on technology transfer. And at the time, the only other local venture capitalist in Southeast Michigan
Indiana University’s Anagin is Spinning Up Success
Anagin, a company launched by two Indiana University scientists to develop a first-of-its-kind treatment to battle post-traumatic stress disorder, emerged from six finalists Tuesday to win the third annual BioCrossroads New Venture Competition. The contest, held in conjunction with the
Cambridge image fusion tech improves experience of colour-blind viewers
One in 12 of the male population globally (or the 1 in 200 females) suffers from colour blindness. The level of frustration felt by these people stems from their inability or decreased ability to see colour, or perceive colour differences,
Ryerson University/Ryerson Futures Inc. invest up to $80K in deals
The Seed Fund investments may be up to $80,000 including a convertible note plus founders equity stake which depends on the stage of the business. RFI also attracts other non-dilutive funding sources. Initial investors are Relay Ventures and other high
University of Washington Next Green Seed Fund proposal deadline Dec. 11
The Green Seed Fund – a grant fund for campus environmental research projects – is accepting proposals through Dec. 11 for the next round of grants. The Green Seed Fund aims to promote and fund research projects that advance sustainable
Multi-million pound fund to boost UK university spin-outs and research
Research from universities across the South of England could be commercialised and turned into successful business faster than ever before, thanks to a multi-million pound project announced today [November 26] by Minster for Universities and Science, Greg Clark MP. Funded
Gener8tor raises $2.1 million for fund to invest in start-ups in Wisconsin
Gener8tor, which runs start-up training classes in Milwaukee and Madison, said Wednesday it has raised more than $2.1 million for a second fund. Gener8tor Fund II is set up to invest in the start-ups — usually about 10 a year
University of Leicester plans to raise £10 million for endowment fund
The University of Leicester has established a new endowment fund to provide vital support for the institution in the 21st century and beyond. The Leicester Endowment Fund was launched by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle with two generous gifts