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Old College Capital
Old College Capital was founded in 2011 as the dedicated venture vehicle for the University of Edinburgh. It channels capital into companies that originate...
Old College Capital
Old College Capital was founded in 2011 as the dedicated venture vehicle for the University of Edinburgh. It channels capital into companies that originate from university research programs. The firm targets early-stage and growth opportunities across technology, life sciences, and clean technology. It deploys capital through direct investments in spin-outs and start-ups at seed and start-up phases. Activity centers on the United Kingdom with primary emphasis on Scottish opportunities. Estimated assets under management stand at $10.59 million. The firm maintains its sole office in Edinburgh. No public information exists on team size, additional vehicles, or events in the last 24 months.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2011
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Edinburgh
Corporate office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Old College Capital?
No named investment professionals are publicly identified in available records.
How does Old College Capital source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow derives from University of Edinburgh research spin-outs and start-ups.
Is Old College Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as the venture investment arm of the University of Edinburgh rather than a family office.
Does Old College Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It provides direct growth and development finance to portfolio companies.
What investment stages does Old College Capital typically target?
It focuses on early stage, seed, start-up, and growth phases.
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