Oxford University Innovation - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB
Founded
1987
Oxford University Innovation focuses on technology transfer and intellectual property management for the University of Oxford. The firm supports researchers in identifying, protecting, and commercializing technologies through licensing, spin-out company formation, and material sales. They typically engage in seed-stage investments, fostering early-stage innovation emerging from the university's research ecosystem.
Oxford University Innovation manages Oxford University Consulting, providing clients access to the expertise of university academics. The firm's portfolio includes Covatic, a data science company. Key decision-makers are closely affiliated with the University of Oxford, leveraging the institution's vast research capabilities and academic network to drive innovation and create global impact through applied research and technology commercialization.
Oxford University Innovation - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Oxford University Innovation
Operating Status: Operating
Oxford University Innovation manages Oxford's intellectual property, markets technologies, and facilitates consulting services, aiming to apply research for global benefit.
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