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August 1, 2025

Cambridge Innovation Capital commits £100m to spinouts, launches EIR programme

The Cambridge-based VC is aiming to get more research out of the lab and into the market

Tom Nugent

2 min read

Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) is committing at least £100m from its new fund targeting £250m to back spinouts from the University of Cambridge.

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Tom Nugent

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

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