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UCL operates as a leading multidisciplinary public research university, delivering higher education and driving innovation through extensive research across a broad spectrum of academic fields. Its core offering encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, alongside substantial contributions to scientific discovery and societal advancement. The institution is characterized by its comprehensive academic infrastructure, supporting rigorous inquiry and knowledge dissemination.
Established in 1826 in London, UCL was founded by proponents of a more liberal education system, including figures like Henry Brougham and James Mill, who envisioned an institution accessible to all, regardless of background or religious affiliation. This pioneering insight led to its distinction as the first university in England to admit students irrespective of their religion and, later, to admit women on equal terms with men, challenging established norms of the era.
The university serves a diverse global student body and research community, producing graduates and research that impact various sectors worldwide. UCL's long-term vision is centered on addressing grand global challenges through its interdisciplinary research excellence and by nurturing a new generation of leaders and thinkers. It aims to remain a beacon of progressive thought and impactful inquiry, contributing significantly to human understanding and well-being.
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UCL was founded in 2002 by Jeremy Bentham (Founder) and Roy Vercoulen (Founder & CEO) and Mariana Mazzucato (Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, Founder and Director of IIPP).
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UCL was founded in 2002 by Jeremy Bentham (Founder) and Roy Vercoulen (Founder & CEO) and Mariana Mazzucato (Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, Founder and Director of IIPP).
UCL has 6 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.8M Seed in Carbon Re in November 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2022 | Carbon Re | $4.8M Seed | Christoph Gras | Cambridge Enterprise, Stephen Price |
| Aug 1, 2020 | Bramble Energy | $7.0M Series A | George Mills | Parkwalk Advisors |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Echopoint Medical | $3.5M Other Equity | — | Innovate UK, Neil Cameron |
| May 20, 2019 | Quell Therapeutics | $44.6M Series A | Martin Murphy | — |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Achilles Therapeutics | $16.1M Other Equity | Cancer Research Horizons, Syncona, UCL | Francis Crick Institute, UCL Business |
| Mar 17, 2015 | HaikuJAM | $150K Seed | — | Justgiving, Oxygen Enterprise Partners |
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