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March 20, 2023

10 university spinouts to watch, according to VCs

From green space-propellant makers to canine osteoarthritis solvers, these could be Europe’s next big winners


Tom Nugent

5 min read

Sébastien Lefebvre, partner at VC firm Elaia

The university spinout process — converting academic research into a profit-focused company — is a difficult process for many in Europe. But that doesn’t mean incredible companies aren't still coming out of the region’s learning centres. 

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Sébastien Lefebvre, partner at VC firm Elaia in France, which invests in tech startups and university spinouts
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Tom Nugent

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