Cambridge Enterprise
Cambridge Enterprise is the University of Cambridge's commercialisation arm, helping researchers and academics turn their work into real-world impact. It supports spinouts and startups through technology transfer, intellectual property licensing, academic consultancy and direct venture investment. Its Seed Funds provide pre-seed and seed capital of up to £500k, while Cambridge Enterprise Ventures invests in high-growth Cambridge-linked companies. With over 50 years of experience, its portfolio spans life sciences, AI, quantum computing and advanced materials, having catalysed over £3.5bn in follow-on funding.
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2 companies in our directory
Porotech
Porotech is a University of Cambridge spinout founded in 2018 following over a decade of research in gallium nitride materials, formally spun out in January 2020. Led by CEO Dr Tongtong Zhu with 15+ years of III-nitride semiconductor expertise, CSO Professor Rachel Oliver (Director of the Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride), and CTO Dr Yingjun Liu, the company created a novel porous GaN semiconductor material enabling next-generation micro-LED displays. The technology offers brighter, sharper displays for smartphones, smartwatches, AR/VR headsets, and outdoor environments. Porotech has raised $25.4M to date, including a £3M seed extension led by Speedinvest and a $20M Series A in 2022 led by Ameba Capital.
Molyon
Molyon is a University of Cambridge spinout from the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy developing next-generation lithium-sulphur batteries with double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion cells. The company emerged from 15 years of research by Professor Manish Chhowalla, focusing on metallic molybdenum disulfide as a breakthrough cathode technology. Founded in February 2024 by Dr Ismail Sami (CEO) and Dr Zhuangnan Li (CTO), who met while studying under Chhowalla, the startup has demonstrated batteries achieving energy densities of 500 Wh/kg compared to approximately 250 Wh/kg for typical Li-ion cells. In November 2024, Molyon secured €4.3M in seed funding co-led by IQ Capital and Plural, with participation from Cambridge Enterprise and ParkWalk, targeting initial applications in drones and robotics.