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Cranfield University

Europe, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, Bedford

Description

Cranfield University is a postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology

Investor Profile

Cranfield University has backed more than 2 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (50%)
  • Grant (50%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
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Who does Cranfield University frequently co-invest with?

Safran Corporate Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
HydrogenOne Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Motus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 1
Strategic Development Fund
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 1
Turquoise International
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Cranfield University often collaborate with?

AZ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Cranfield University?

A&B Smart Materials

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The A&B Smart Materials uses innovative cooling technologies to boost photovoltaic efficiency.

Renewable Energy
Pre SeedDec 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,005,951
ZERØTEC

London, England, United Kingdom

ZERØTEC is an pattern design and nesting software platform for fashion designers and manufacturers

Pre SeedOct 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $865,314
Cranfield Aerospace

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Cranfield Aerospace is an aerospace company focusing on the prototyping of new aerospace concepts.

AerospaceManufacturing
Series UnknownApr 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,435,491
TaiSan

London, England, United Kingdom

Sustainable and Low-Cost Battery Energy Storage

AutomotiveEnergyEnergy StorageManufacturing
GrantOct 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $55,750

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