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University of Nottingham

University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

Overview

Research-led university offering a comprehensive and international experien

Founded

1881

Deals · 12mo

1

Links

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Stage focus

—

Geographic focus

United Kingdom

Sector focus

Education
Higher Education
Universities

Investment portfolio

8rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
NuVision
Feb 2026Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Promethean Particles
Aug 2024Participated
$10 MSeries A
NuVision
Mar 2023Participated
$1 MOther Equity
BlueSkeye AI
Oct 2022Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Alevin Therapeutics
Aug 2022Participated
$1 MOther Equity
NuVision
Sep 2019Participated
$2 MOther Equity
NuVision
Feb 2018Participated
$0.70 MOther Equity
Monica Healthcare
Feb 2015Participated
$3 MOther Equity
NuVision
Feb 2026Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Promethean Particles
Aug 2024Participated
$10 MSeries A
NuVision
Mar 2023Participated
$1 MOther Equity
BlueSkeye AI
Oct 2022Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Alevin Therapeutics
Aug 2022Participated
$1 MOther Equity
NuVision
Sep 2019Participated
$2 MOther Equity
NuVision
Feb 2018Participated
$0.70 MOther Equity
Monica Healthcare
Feb 2015Participated
$3 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

University of Nottingham: 8 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
University of Nottingham: 8 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A01
Other Equity07

Monthly Deal Activity

University of Nottingham: 8 deals are recorded across 141 months.All available history.
University of Nottingham: 8 deals are recorded across 141 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Feb '151
Mar '150
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Sector Breakdown

University of Nottingham: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

University of Nottingham: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Health & Life Sciences7
Professional Services4
Hardware & Robotics1
Manufacturing1
AI & Machine Learning1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1
Consumer & Lifestyle1

Deal Size Distribution

University of Nottingham: 8 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

University of Nottingham: 8 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M6
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

University of Nottingham: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

University of Nottingham: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe8
University of Nottingham: 20 co-investors are shown, with Mercia sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

University of Nottingham: 20 co-investors are shown, with Mercia sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Mercia2
Pioneer Group2
Aramco Ventures (Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures)1
BioCity1
Catamaran Ventures1
Catapult Ventures1
East Midlands Business Angels1
East Midlands Early Growth Fund1
Foresight Group1
London Business Angels1
MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund1
Mercia Fund Managers1
Mercia Ventures1
Midlands Engine Investment Fund1
Midlands Engine Investment Fund I1
Midlands Engine Investment Fund II1
New Hill1
Nottingham Technology Grant Fund1
o2h Ventures1
Origin Capital1

Investment Strategy

University of Nottingham: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation.All available history.
University of Nottingham: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led00%
Participating8100%
University of Nottingham: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
University of Nottingham: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led00%

Lead dynamics requires at least one led deal in this range

Team

Alistair Speidel

Research Fellow

Andrew Hopkinson

Principal Research Fellow

Ed Lester
Garry Martin

Entrepreneur In Residence

Margaret Monckton

Chief Financial Officer

Niall Holmes

Mansfield Fellow

Sanna Pampel

Digital Research Specialist

Simon Hart

Honorary Associate Professor in Power Conversion for Transportation Electrification

Tie-Yan Liu

Honorary Professor