Old College Capital is the venture capital investment arm of the University of Edinburgh, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in providing growth equity and development finance to early and mid-stage spin-out and start-up companies, particularly those associated with the university and the broader Edinburgh ecosystem. Old College Capital typically invests between £0.05 million and £0.25 million in portfolio companies, offering startup or seed funding for new ventures and development capital for established businesses. The firm is open to co-investing with other institutions and funds and may appoint non-executive directors or observers to the boards of its portfolio companies. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including artificial intelligence, cleantech, agtech, biotech, medtech, and therapeutics.
Exergy3, a spinout from the University of Edinburgh, specializes in energy storage solutions. It has developed a proprietary temperature energy storage technology that captures and stores excess green energy from the grid, converting it into ultra-high temperature heat. This heat is then used to displace fossil fuels in various industrial processes, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company's technology offers a cost-effective alternative to hydrogen and carbon capture and storage methods, making it suitable for smaller or more remote processes.
Greengage Lighting
Venture Round in 2018
Greengage was founded in 2008 and is based on site at the Roslin Institute Edinburgh University. Their presence at the universities campus for veterinary studies, demonstrates their focus on delivering innovative and applicable technologies to the agricultural sector. They work for farmers improving the overall well-being and productivity of their livestock.
Greengage Lighting
Venture Round in 2017
Greengage was founded in 2008 and is based on site at the Roslin Institute Edinburgh University. Their presence at the universities campus for veterinary studies, demonstrates their focus on delivering innovative and applicable technologies to the agricultural sector. They work for farmers improving the overall well-being and productivity of their livestock.
Sunamp
Seed Round in 2016
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems aimed at efficient thermal energy storage. The company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for converting excess solar energy into heat for on-demand hot water, and SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Additionally, Sunamp is developing the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage, as well as solutions for the automotive sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, Scotland, Sunamp employs phase change materials to deliver compact, stable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions suitable for both residential and industrial applications.
Greengage Lighting
Venture Round in 2016
Greengage was founded in 2008 and is based on site at the Roslin Institute Edinburgh University. Their presence at the universities campus for veterinary studies, demonstrates their focus on delivering innovative and applicable technologies to the agricultural sector. They work for farmers improving the overall well-being and productivity of their livestock.
Sunamp
Seed Round in 2015
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems aimed at efficient thermal energy storage. The company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for converting excess solar energy into heat for on-demand hot water, and SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Additionally, Sunamp is developing the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage, as well as solutions for the automotive sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, Scotland, Sunamp employs phase change materials to deliver compact, stable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions suitable for both residential and industrial applications.
i2eye Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2015
i2Eye Diagnostics Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing innovative ophthalmic medical devices that enhance the diagnosis and management of eye and optic nerve disorders. The company's primary product, Saccadic Vector Optokinetic Perimetry (SVOP), measures instinctive responses to light and movement, allowing for accurate visual field testing in pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology contexts. This technology is particularly beneficial for testing children and elderly patients who were previously challenging to assess. i2Eye Diagnostics is a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh BioQuarter, and it aims to provide a more accessible and effective approach to visual field analysis by incorporating advanced 3D eye tracking capabilities, which enables patients to move freely during tests without the need for response buttons. Founded in 2010, the company is committed to addressing critical clinical needs in the field of ophthalmology.
NGenTec
Venture Round in 2011
NGenTec, established in 2009 as a spinout from the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, specializes in the manufacture of direct drive permanent magnet generators primarily for the renewable energy sector, particularly wind energy generation. Founded by Dr. Markus Mueller and Dr. Alasdair McDonald, the company focuses on providing a more compact and lighter generator technology that enhances energy yield while reducing manufacturing, assembly, installation, and transportation costs. Through its innovative approach, NGenTec aims to become a leading supplier in the renewable energy market.
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