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The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield

Sheffieldsheffield.ac.uk

Overview

The University of Sheffield is a UK-based public research university that acts as an investor in its own spin-out companies to commercialize academic research. Through its 'Commercialisation Journey' program, it provides pre-seed funding and support to ventures in sectors including healthcare, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

Year Founded

1905

Portfolio Companies

9

Investments

The University of Sheffield investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SynGenSysApr 2025SeedCo-investor
Rinri TherapeuticsJan 2025Series ACo-investor
Hilight Semiconductor Ltd.Sep 2024GrantCo-investor
Midland PharmaceuticalsMay 2024SeedCo-investor
SygensysApr 2024SeedCo-investor
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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSheffield
Year Founded1905

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