Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) is a venture capital firm focused on investing in deep tech and life sciences companies within the Cambridge ecosystem. Established in 2013, CIC has a unique relationship with the University of Cambridge, providing unparalleled access to emerging opportunities in one of Europe's leading innovation hubs. The firm manages over £600 million in assets and has invested in more than 40 companies, supporting innovations in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and genomic diagnostics.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A
First ticket size
£20,000,000 - £20,000,000
When approaching CIC, founders should highlight how their technology leverages Cambridge’s research strengths or talent pool, and demonstrate a clear path to defensible IP or scientific differentiation. CIC values teams with strong technical backgrounds and a credible plan for translating breakthrough science into scalable commercial impact. Articulate how your startup fits into the Cambridge innovation ecosystem and can benefit from CIC’s network and sector expertise.
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