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Oxford Science Enterprises

An independent investor backing University of Oxford spinouts in life sciences, deep tech and health.

Quick answer

Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is an £850m independent investment company that backs spinouts founded on University of Oxford research. It invests across life sciences, deep tech and health, from seed through Series C, with a long-term holding model. An independent investor backing University of Oxford spinouts in life sciences, deep tech and health. Eligibility typically requires University of Oxford spinout companies meeting OSE's investment thesis and stage. Funding is typically Seed to Series C cheques

Funding amount

Seed to Series C cheques in Oxford spinouts

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Startup

Provider

Oxford Science Enterprises

Eligibility

University of Oxford spinout companies meeting OSE's investment thesis and stage.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.oxfordscienceenterprises.com/

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: OSE invests selectively — engagement is via the founder/university spinout process, not an open application.

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