Cambridge Innovation Capital

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

Amount

Secondary Market

Stage

18.01.2021

Date

2

all rounds

$75M

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Financing round

General

About Company
Cambridge Innovation Capital backs life sciences and technology companies in Europe’s leading ecosystem, Cambridge.

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CIC

founded date

01.01.2013

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Last funding type

Secondary Market

IPO status

Private

Description

The venture capital firm, founded in 2013, invests in disruptive, deep-tech businesses in sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and digital health, among others. As a preferred investor for the University of Cambridge, CIC has unparalleled access to investment opportunities in the ecosystem and has raised £275 million to date. With a focus on companies affiliated with Cambridge, CIC currently manages over £500 million and has invested in 30+ companies.
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