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7 Oxford-based startups to watch, according to investors

Investors from Octopus Ventures, Parkwalk Advisors and Kindred Capital share their picks of the startups to watch in Oxford

Tom Nugent

4 min read

Oxford has historically trailed its Golden Triangle counterparts London and Cambridge in the UK when it comes to the amount of VC funding raised. But that’s not to say activity there isn’t catching the eye of investors.

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers university spinouts and robotics. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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