Start a software company
With over 20 years’ experience in company creation, we have the proven expertise to to advise you on the best ways to approach forming a software spin-out.
We support and invest in software-based companies from all academic backgrounds. Our services are available to individuals, groups of individuals and early-stage companies with current links to the University.
Why start a software company with us?
Over 20 years' experience
As we have been working with University members to help them create new companies for over 20 years, we have the expertise to give you the guidance and support you need to get your software company started.
Access to investment
We are able to provide funding from the earliest stages of your software business plan development through to early stage seed investment.
Once your company is ready for follow-on funding, we can introduce you to high quality follow-on funders.
Build your network
We can give you access to industry experts, mentors and managers to help you develop your business plan to the point where it is ready for investment.
We offer support by:
- Helping you develop your business proposition
- Providing a dedicated case manager
- Giving you access to experts and mentors from the software sector
- Carrying out due diligence to resolve any third-party rights and funder obligations
- Negotiating and completing all necessary agreements
- Providing early stage investment
The process
1) Initial discussion
Once you’ve completed our confidential disclosure form, we will get in touch to arrange an early discussion about your idea and its potential.
2) Assessment
Our thorough assessment process looks at the research underlying your business plan; due diligence on the associated IP; the market opportunity, including competitor analysis; and your commercial strategies.
3) Getting your software business idea investment-ready
A member of our Seed Funds team will work with you to develop your idea and get it ready for investment.
Have an idea and ready to take the next step?
We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential discussion to see if we can help you take your software idea forward – please click below and complete the idea disclosure form.
A selection of software companies from our portolio
