Fusion IP

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Fusion IP is a venture capitalist that invests in intellectual property generated by two leading universities in the UK.

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01.01.2002

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The company partners with the University of Sheffield and Cardiff University to develop cutting-edge science in fields like clean energy, electronics, engineering, and medicine. Fusion IP's exclusive partnerships allow them to turn world-class research into valuable businesses, creating a portfolio of companies. The firm provides funding to universities for the development of intellectual property, and in return, receives a share of the earnings from those rights. Their investment strategy includes short, medium, and long-term investments, with the goal of creating a profitable return on investment for both the universities and Fusion IP.
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Alison Fielding

Alison Fielding

Non-Executive Director

Keith Wreggett

Keith Wreggett

Commercial Manager

Stuart Plant

Stuart Plant

Commercial ManagerLife Sciences

Lindsey Jones

Lindsey Jones

Financial Controller

David Catton

David Catton

Non-Executive

Aidong Xu

Aidong Xu

Business Manager

David Baynes

David Baynes

CEO

Doug Liversidge

Doug Liversidge

CBE, Chairman

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