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Innovation Ulster

Europe, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom, Newtownabbey

Description

Innovation Ulster Limited (IUL) is a wholly owned knowledge and technology venturing company of Ulster University.

Investor Profile

Innovation Ulster has backed more than 12 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Ireland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (58%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (83%)
  • Ireland (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Software
  • 3d Printing
  • 3d Technology
  • Medical Device
  • Hardware
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Innovation Ulster frequently co-invest with?

Clarendon Fund Managers
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 3
Vickers Venture Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
E-Synergy
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Techstart Ventures
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 5
SVG Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Gatos
Co-Investments: 3
EL
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 1
Imprimatur Capital Fund Management
Europe, Riga, Latvia, Riga
Co-Investments: 1
C
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 1
Invest Northern Ireland
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 3
57 Stars
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Innovation Ulster often collaborate with?

PN
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 1
PI
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Innovation Ulster?

Neurovalens

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Neurovalens delivers innovative solutions in the field of neuroscience, bioscience and neurophysiology

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceNeuroscience
Series UnknownAug 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,751,474
RETìníZE

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

RETìníZE is a VR technology start-up.

Augmented RealitySoftwareVirtual Reality
Series UnknownFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,641,717
Axial3D

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Axial3D is 3D printing anatomical models for the healthcare industry.

3D Printing3D TechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series UnknownDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,200,000
Axial3D

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Axial3D is 3D printing anatomical models for the healthcare industry.

3D Printing3D TechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series AJul 23, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,984,982
NeuroCONCISE

Derry, Cavan, Ireland

NeuroCONCISE offers a wearable neurotechnology which includes hardware and software that non-invasively measures.

HardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedMar 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $105,679
SiSaf

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Delivering on the promise of RNA therapeutics

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series AMay 31, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,300,000
NeuroCONCISE

Derry, Cavan, Ireland

NeuroCONCISE offers a wearable neurotechnology which includes hardware and software that non-invasively measures.

HardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJan 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $172,886
SiSaf

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Delivering on the promise of RNA therapeutics

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
SeedJun 25, 2015
Amount Raised: $300,726
SiSaf

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Delivering on the promise of RNA therapeutics

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
SeedOct 18, 2013
Amount Raised: $646,854
Performa Sports

Portadown, Craigavon, United Kingdom

Performa Sports is a real-time sports performance analysis application for analysts, coaches, and players.

iOSSports
SeedJul 17, 2012
Amount Raised: $172,000