About Oxford University Innovation
Oxford University Innovation, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 1987, is based in Oxford, United Kingdom. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 166 startups in sectors like Life Sciences, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Oxford University Innovation has witnessed 31 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Nanopore Technologies, OrganOx and Perspectum. The program is backed by a team of 85 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United Kingdom. Its latest investment was a $29.7M Series C round in MoA Technology on Jul 23, 2026, which also saw participation from Oxford Science Enterprises and Supernova Invest.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1987
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Locations of Investment
Oxford University Innovation's List of Top Investments
Oxford University Innovation has a portfolio of 166 companies. Their most notable investments are in UniQreate and OxSonics.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, Italy and 1 more locations. They have invested in Life Sciences, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Oxford University Innovation:Manufacturer of portable and benchtop devices for real-time DNA sequencing. These instruments utilize nanopore sensing technology to analyze native DNA and RNA molecules. The hardware supports various workflows, including library preparation and data analysis through integrated software tools. Applications include genomic research, microbial identification, and transcriptomics. The technology enables the detection of genetic variations and structural changes in biological samples.
Key facts about Nanopore Technologies
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £100M - £500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.34B
- Employee Count: 1,372 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Gershon Capital, Baillie Gifford and 95 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 01, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. OrganOx
Provider of a storage and transport system for harvested organs. The metra device has a rugged, robust design for ease of transport and safe storage when not in use. It has an extended battery life for transportation and a self regulating oxygen supply, removing the need to carry gas canister. The warm preservation seeks to re-create an environment that mimics the human body by continuously perfusing at physiological pressures and flows with oxygen-carrying red cells at 37˚C and providing nutrition.
Key facts about OrganOx
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Apr 30, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $45.4M
- Employee Count: 249 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: GT Healthcare Capital Partners, Health Quest Capital and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 24, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Perspectum
Developer of medical imaging software for analyzing liver disease biomarkers. This technology extracts quantitative data from magnetic resonance imaging to assist in the assessment of metabolic and chronic conditions. The software provides diagnostic information to support clinical decision-making and patient monitoring. These tools facilitate the interpretation of complex imaging data for medical professionals.
Key facts about Perspectum
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $140M
- Employee Count: 279 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Health Quest Capital, Oppenheimer and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. BibliU
Provider of digital learning content and campus store management solutions. The platform offers institutions tools to automate content workflows and improve learning outcomes. It provides digital textbooks, monographs, and courseware. The platform integrates with existing systems to deliver an interactive learning experience. It supports diverse academic needs of students and faculty.
Key facts about BibliU
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Greenville (United States)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Oct 31, 2024
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $102M
- Employee Count: 201 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Oxford Science Enterprises, GSP Capital and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 02, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of quantum computers. It provides users with superconducting qubits as their physical support for Universal Quantum computers. It offers quantum computers by combining the qubits and trapped ions by using noiseless electronic qubit control technology.
Key facts about Oxford Ionics
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $48.4M
- Employee Count: 111 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Lansdowne Partners, Prosus and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Oxford University Innovation's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Oxford University Innovation has invested in 166 companies over the last 22 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in MoA Technology and most recent follow-on round was in Brainomix.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Oxford University Innovation's Investments by Stage
Oxford University Innovation has made 12 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.11M, 11 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $18M, 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $20.9M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $29.7M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 12 |
Series A | 11 |
Series B | 5 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oxford University Innovation's Investments by Sector
Oxford University Innovation has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Life Sciences, Enterprise Applications, High Tech, HealthTech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 134 Tech companies, 131 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 56 Software companies and at least 37 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Life Sciences | 13 |
Enterprise Applications | 8 |
High Tech | 7 |
HealthTech | 6 |
Sustainability Tech | 4 |
Others | 22 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oxford University Innovation's Investments by Geography
Oxford University Innovation has made most investments in United Kingdom (25), followed by United States where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 25 |
United States | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oxford University Innovation's recent investments
Oxford University Innovation has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - MoA Technology and Circular11.Here are the most recent investments by Oxford University Innovation:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 23, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series C | 4078 | ||
Jun 01, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series A | 1392 | [+1] | |
Nov 12, 2025 | United Kingdom | Seed | 1427 | ||
Sep 23, 2025 | United Kingdom | Seed | 3422 | [+2] | |
Apr 17, 2024 | United Kingdom | Series B | 4725 | [+4] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Oxford University Innovation's Portfolio
6 of Oxford University Innovation's portfolio companies have become public. Nanopore Technologies got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in Sep 2021 at marketcap of $6.4B and Barinthus Biotherapeutics got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $579M.Here are Oxford University Innovation's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2021 | - | - | 4032 | |
Apr 30, 2021 | - | - | 9948 | |
Dec 06, 2016 | - | - | 9470 | |
May 06, 2015 | Sep 24, 2014 | Series A | 9040 | |
Apr 17, 2001 | - | - | 3314 |
Acquired companies in Oxford University Innovation's Portfolio
25 companies from Oxford University Innovation's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was PRO-MAPP Health in Oct 2025 by NEC Software Solutions for $*****.Here are Oxford University Innovation's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 02, 2025 | - | - | 6109 | |
Aug 28, 2025 | - | - | 1674 | |
Aug 23, 2025 | Dec 24, 2008 | Series A | 9123 | |
Jun 09, 2025 | - | - | 1887 | |
Dec 19, 2024 | - | - | 4790 |
Team profile of Oxford University Innovation
Oxford University Innovation has a team of 85 members including 9 Partners and 40 Principals located in United Kingdom. Oxford University Innovation's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Oxford University Innovation:
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Co-investors of Oxford University Innovation
Over the past 22 years, 155 investors have co-invested in Oxford University Innovation's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Oxford University Innovation: Oxford Science Enterprises, Parkwalk and 22 others have invested in rounds before Oxford University Innovation. There are 6 companies where Oxford Science Enterprises has invested before Oxford University Innovation and 3 companies where Parkwalk has invested before Oxford University Innovation.
- Top Co-investors of Oxford University Innovation: 55 investors entered a company along with Oxford University Innovation. These include investors like Oxford Science Enterprises (6 companies).
- Invested after Oxford University Innovation: A total of 76 investors have invested in Oxford University Innovation's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Oxford (4 companies) and Europa (3 companies).
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