Oxford Science Enterprises Overview

Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is an independent investment company founded in 2015, dedicated to identifying, funding, and building transformational businesses through its unique partnership with the University of Oxford. OSE focuses on three high-impact sectors: Life Sciences, Health Tech, and Deep Tech. The firm invests in spinouts at pre-seed and seed stages, providing follow-on financing through to exit. OSE leads investment rounds, with investment sizes ranging from £50,000 to over £25 million. The firm offers comprehensive support to its portfolio companies, including strategic business-building, operational assistance, and access to a global network of entrepreneurs and advisers. OSE has invested in over 80 companies built on Oxford science, committing over £500 million itself and attracting over £1 billion from global co-investors.

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Oxford Science Enterprises

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 1 / 14

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Drugs / Pharma

Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • Engineering / Manufacturing
  • Materials Science
  • MedTech & Devices

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

£50,000 - £25,000,000

How to approach funds like Oxford Science Enterprises

OSE values founders who can clearly articulate the scientific and commercial potential of their Oxford-linked innovation, especially those who demonstrate a deep understanding of both the technical and market challenges ahead. Highlight your access to Oxford’s research ecosystem and your ability to leverage academic partnerships for rapid validation and development. Be prepared to discuss your long-term vision and how you plan to scale from lab to market, as OSE is hands-on and looks for teams ready to collaborate closely on business-building and operational execution.

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