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University of Leeds

University of Leeds

Overview

The University of Leeds is a research university that facilitates the commercialization of its research through the creation of spin-out companies. It supports these ventures via its innovation hub, Nexus, and is a founding partner of Northern Gritstone, an independent investment company established to fund spin-outs from universities in the North of England.

Year Founded

1904

Portfolio Companies

7

Investments

University of Leeds investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ClotProtect TherapeuticsApr 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
SimAnalyticaDec 2019SeedCo-investor
Lunac TherapeuticsNov 2019Series ALead
SatSenseMay 2018SeedCo-investor
Ionix Advanced TechnologiesOct 2017VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Dylan Stephens

Co President And Founder Of Leeds Roundnet Society

Alison Ladhams

People And Change Partner

Andrew Akal

People Change Partner

Caroline Metcalfe

Head Of People Strategic Change Programmes, People Change Partner

Claire Mulholland

Head, International Partner Development And Engagement

Daisy Murphy

Student Partner

Elizabeth Sprason

Innovation Partner

Hannah Browse

Innovation Partner

Harriet Boatwright

Organisational Learning Partner, Learning And Development Adviser

Jordan Duncan

Organisational Learning Partner

Katie Leeman

Organisational Learning Partner

Kimberly Harvey

People Change Partner

Laiba M.

Student Partner

Laura Cunliffe

Organisational Learning Partner

Laura Merrett

People & Change Partner

Maria Stopyra

Organisational Learning Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLeeds
Year Founded1904

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