SETsquared event ignites opportunities for startup and spinout investment 

Ferryx exhibiting at SETsquared Investment Futures event

In a vibrant display of entrepreneurial spirit, the SETsquared Partnership highlighted the investment potential of university startups and spinouts at a high-profile event in London last month.  Investment Futures attracted a dynamic crowd of over 300 attendees, bringing together university researchers, innovators, industry experts and investors interested in capitalising on groundbreaking tech innovation.  Our companies…

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Light Trace secures £600k to revolutionise photonic chip design

Four members of Light Trace Photonics' team

Light Trace Photonics, a leading innovator in the integrated photonics industry, has announced the close of its first investment round of £600,000. The company was co-founded by University of Bristol PhD researcher Dr Jake Biele who joined our incubation programme in May 2024 to commercialise and grow the company. This capital injection, led by QantX…

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SETsquared Partnership universities and QantX announce new £300m investment vehicle to drive innovation and growth in the South and West 

A group of government, university and industry leaders at the Economic Summit event

The SETsquared Partnership universities and leading regional investment firm QantX have announced plans for a new £300m spin-out focused investment vehicle to catalyse the creation and growth of science and technology companies addressing global challenges.   The initiative was announced by Sir Richard Olver, Chair of QantX, at Bristol City Hall on 11 October at the…

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iCOMAT raises $22.5m to automate advanced composite manufacturing for sustainable transport

A scientist in the lab wearing white coat with iCOMAT logo, and engineering device

iCOMAT, a SETsquared Bristol alumnus and University of Bristol spinout, has closed its Series A funding round, securing $22.5m (£17.6m) to deliver lighter transport solutions faster and at a lower cost. The demand for faster, cleaner and more sustainable transport solutions has never been greater. iCOMAT is one of the leading manufacturers of advanced composite structures…

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