Start Codon
Overview
Start Codon is a life science and healthcare business accelerator based in Cambridge, UK, established to identify and support high-potential start-ups in the life sciences sector. The accelerator offers a combination of seed funding, business support services, expert guidance, and access to cutting-edge office and lab facilities. Limited Partner investors in the Fund include Novartis International AG and Cambridge Innovation Capital. The accelerator's strategy focuses on translating early-stage research into successful companies ready for funding and partnership. Start Codon provides a minimum of £250K seed funding, business support services, expert guidance, and access to cutting-edge office and lab facilities. Limited Partner investors in the Fund include Novartis International AG and Cambridge Innovation Capital. Start Codon aims to revolutionize the way life science and healthcare innovation is commercialized by reducing risk in investment opportunities and developing companies in the Cambridge, UK cluster that are built to succeed globally. The accelerator plans to invest in and support up to 50 start-up companies over the next five years, showcasing its first cohort of companies in June and recently enrolling its second cohort of start-ups.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage life science and healthcare companies with innovative technologies and strong growth potential.
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Start Codon invest in?
Start Codon invests in Healthcare, HealthTech, Digital Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Start Codon is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Start Codon invest at?
Start Codon backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 250K - 250K.
Which regions does Start Codon invest in?
Start Codon invests across United Kingdom.
What companies has Start Codon invested in?
Start Codon's portfolio includes Adora, ArkVax, Awen Oncology, Coding Bio and CoSyne Therapeutics.
How do I contact Start Codon?
Start Codon's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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