Key Features
Our platform is designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation and real-world impact.
Exclusive Network
Access a curated network of university startups with high-growth potential.
Curated Matching
AI-powered investor matching to connect the right startups with the right investors.
Global Partnerships
Connect with innovation hubs and accelerators around the world.
Atlantic Bridge Connect
University Innovation Network
🎓 Did you know?
In 2021 alone, university spin-outs in the UK raised £5.3 billion ($6.7B)—a 5X increase from £1.06 billion in 2014. Yet, despite this growth, many high-potential university startups struggle to get funded.
💡 So why is this happening?
- Funding Gap: Only 10-25% of university spin-outs receive substantial VC funding.
- Lengthy Negotiations: Founders report that some universities initially ask for 50%+ equity, deterring investors.
- Regional Imbalance: A staggering 74.5% of spin-out investment goes to the "Golden Triangle" (Oxford, Cambridge, London), leaving many other regions underfunded.
- Investor Hesitation: Many VCs avoid university startups due to equity dilution concerns.
BUT HERE'S THE OPPORTUNITY
🔹 University spin-outs often focus on deep-tech, AI, biotech, and sustainable solutions—industries with massive growth potential.
🔹 UK spin-outs secured £244M from licensing IP alone, proving the commercial viability of academic innovation.
🔹 Leading institutions like Oxford, Imperial, and Sheffield are adopting founder-friendly policies, setting a precedent for others.
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