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Aston University

Aston University

Birminghamaston.ac.uk

Overview

Aston University is a public research university that invests in its own spin-out companies. The university's investment activities are an extension of its research and commercialization efforts, particularly in technology and cleantech sectors.

Year Founded

1966

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Aston University investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Grid EdgeDec 2021Series ACo-investor
LumienFeb 2021GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBirmingham
Year Founded1966

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