Nottingham Technology Ventures Ltd

Overview

Nottingham Technology Ventures Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Nottingham, responsible for managing the university's spin-out portfolio and the Nottingham Invention Fund. The company is based in the Ingenuity Centre within the University of Nottingham Innovation Park. It advises on the formation and management of spin-out companies and manages investments from the Pathfinder Fund and the Nottingham Invention Fund. The company focuses on sectors such as healthcare, materials and manufacturing, agriculture and the environment, and digital technologies. It supports spin-out companies at various stages, including seed, early stage, and growth phases. The Nottingham Invention Fund, managed by the company, is a £5 million fund dedicated to investing in university spin-out companies to accelerate their development and growth. Nottingham Technology Ventures Ltd has a track record of significant exits from its previous portfolio, demonstrating success in the past three years. The company operates with a team of professionals, including Dr. George Rice, Director of Knowledge Exchange and Business Engagement at the University of Nottingham, and Dr. Alice MacGowan, CEO of Nottingham Technology Ventures Ltd. The company's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting the development and growth of university spin-out companies to drive innovation and economic impact.