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

By SETsquared-Bristol | 14th October 2024
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

By SETsquared-Bristol | 27th June 2024
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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