Cambridge Enterprise

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Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2006

AUM

$35 M

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Cambridge Enterprise, the innovation arm of the University of Cambridge, is a venture investor focused on transforming university research into global impact. Based in Cambridge, UK, the organization collaborates closely with the University to commercialize research ideas through spinouts and partnerships. Their team of experienced professionals supports researchers and innovators in developing groundbreaking technologies for real-world applications.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Energy, and Software, supporting ventures from early stages to commercialization. Based on the university's research landscape, they focus on the UK, with potential reach into European markets. Through its collaboration with the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Enterprise manages various investment funds but specific fund details are not provided.

Notable portfolio companies include Gigaton - autonomous plants in heavy industries, Houdini Bio - gene therapy solutions, and companies advancing universal vaccine technology. They significantly support Cambridge's startup ecosystem by providing access to talent, capital, and strategic opportunities in the university and beyond.

Industry

Transportation Telecommunications Software Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Biotechnology Energy Music HealthTech Hardware AI MedTech Life Sciences CleanTech

Cambridge Enterprise Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund X	Venture Capital (VC)	Hardware AI MedTech Life Sciences Energy CleanTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$5 M	September 2024

Contacts

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Kamiar Mohaddes Director, Cambridge climaTRACES Lab

Director, Cambridge climaTRACES Lab

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Ioannis Brilakis Laing O'Rourke Professor of Civil & Information Engineering

Laing O'Rourke Professor of Civil & Information Engineering

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FAQs about Cambridge Enterprise

Is Cambridge Enterprise a venture capital or private equity firm?

Cambridge Enterprise is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Cambridge Enterprise located?

Cambridge Enterprise is located in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.

When was Cambridge Enterprise founded?

Cambridge Enterprise was founded in 2006.

What sectors and industries does Cambridge Enterprise invest in?

Cambridge Enterprise invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Biotechnology, Energy, Music, HealthTech, Hardware, AI, MedTech, Life Sciences, CleanTech.

What is Cambridge Enterprise geographical focus of investments?

Cambridge Enterprise invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Cambridge Enterprise typically invest in?

Cambridge Enterprise invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Cambridge Enterprise investment?

Cambridge Enterprise usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Cambridge Enterprise?

Cambridge Enterprise has around $35m assets under management.

When was Cambridge Enterprise last fund created?

Cambridge Enterprise last fund was created/launched in 2024-09-30

What are the contacts of Cambridge Enterprise?

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