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Spin Up Science
Spin Up Science provides commercial training for scientists, giving researchers the commercial fluency to lead their work out of the lab. It runs programmes...
Spin Up Science
Spin Up Science provides commercial training for scientists, giving researchers the commercial fluency to lead their work out of the lab. It runs programmes that meet scientists at every stage of readiness, from a single day of clarity to ongoing advisory. The firm exists to close the gap between breakthrough research and real-world impact.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Bristol
Corporate office
Bristol, United Kingdom
Principals
Dr. Ben Miles
CEO and Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Spin Up Science source its investment opportunities?
Spin Up Science sources deals by operating venture training programmes for scientists. These programmes create a pipeline of researchers who are building companies, giving the firm early and proprietary access to deep tech spin-outs before they seek mainstream venture funding. Many of the companies it invests in emerge directly from its own training cohorts.
Does Spin Up Science focus on a specific type of technology?
The firm is a generalist deep tech investor, covering technologies that can emerge from university research environments. Its activities span advanced materials, life sciences tools, and other research-led verticals. The common thread is that portfolio companies originate from scientific breakthroughs, not a narrow sector focus.
Who runs investment decisions at Spin Up Science?
Dr. Ben Miles, as CEO and Founder, leads the firm's investment activity. He co-founded both Empirical Ventures and the Science Angel Syndicate with Dr. Johnathan Matlock, who is a frequent collaborator on deep tech investments. Maddy Nichols serves as Chief Operating Officer and rounds out the operating leadership team.
How is Spin Up Science related to the University of Bristol?
The University of Bristol is a key academic partner for Spin Up Science. The firm works with the university to source spin-out technologies and to provide researcher training. This partnership is central to its strategy of building a pipeline from the university's research base, supported by the co-located Science Creates incubator ecosystem.
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