Explore our portfolio

Our portfolio is made up of a diverse range of companies born from the University of Oxford’s world-leading knowledge and research. 

Whether it’s a spinout company bringing intellectual property to market, or a startup founded through our Incubator, each one has been enabled by our expertise. Together they represent one of the most diverse and dynamic university innovation ecosystems in the world.

We play a central role in bringing companies to life, and we also manage the University’s shareholdings in the companies on its behalf. 

1999

Oxonica

Advanced materials business which licences patents related to nanomaterials.

Incorporated: August 1999

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science

Sector: Deep Tech

http://www.oxonica.com/

Dash Technologies Ltd (sub. of Embedded Solutions)

Parallel hardware/software design.

Incorporated: June 1999

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science

Sector: Deep Tech

Oxxon Therapeutics Ltd (acquired by Oxford BioMedica plc)

Biopharmaceutical company treating patients with chronic infectious diseases and cancer. In 2007 Oxxon Therapeutics was acquired by Oxford BioMedica plc.

Incorporated: June 1999

Origin: Oxford University

Sector: Life Sciences

https://www.oxfordbiomedica.co.uk/

1998

Sense Proteomics Ltd (acquired by Oxford Gene Technology)

Pharmaceutical services. In 2009 Sense Proteomics Ltd was acquired by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT).

Incorporated: November 1998

Origin: Oxford University

Sector: Health Tech

https://www.ogt.com/

Celoxica Ltd

Software/hardware solutions.

Incorporated: November 1998

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Computer Science

Sector: Software & AI

Prolysis Ltd

Antibiotics.

Incorporated: June 1998

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology

Sector: Life Sciences

Opsys Ltd (acquired by Cambridge Display)

Light-emitting materials. In 2002 Opsys Ltd was acquired by Cambridge Display.

Incorporated: May 1998

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science

Sector: Deep Tech

https://www.cdtltd.co.uk/

Synaptica Ltd

Neurodegenerative diseases.

Incorporated: March 1998

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Pathology

Sector: Life Sciences

Synergy Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals.

Incorporated: January 1998

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science

Sector: Life Sciences

1997

Oxford Gene Technology

DNA technology.

Incorporated: July 1997

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Biochemistry

Sector: Health Tech

https://www.ogt.com/

Oxagen Ltd

Gene/Drug Development.

Incorporated: April 1997

Origin: Oxford University

Sector: Life Sciences

1996

OXB (formerly Oxford Biomedica)

Gene-based therapeutics.

Incorporated: August 1996

Origin: Oxford University, Department of Biochemistry

Sector: Health Tech

https://www.oxb.com/