Are you looking for an investment opportunity?

Our portfolio includes breakthrough ventures in healthcare (from diagnostic to therapeutics and medical devices), physical sciences (IT, telecommunications and robotics) social sciences, humanities and the arts.

1. Discover technologies and ventures available for spinout investment in our InPart Portfolio.
2. Filter under the ‘opportunity’ dropdown.
3. Contact the IP & Licensing Team to discuss further.

King's Innovation Catalyst's award-winning IP & Licensing team is the first point-of-contact for potential investors across industry and venture capital funds.

Our IP & Licensing Team is responsible for all commercial transactions, including spinouts negotiations. We lead on :

• Discussions with potential investors 
• Driving forward marketing interactions 
• Preparing heads of terms and term sheets 

For founder-led spinouts, discussions are driven by the founding team with potential investors, with advice from our innovation experts. 

1. Browse technologies on our InPart Portfolio. These are categorised by technology sector, type of opportunity and IP status.
2. Filter for ‘university spinout’ under the ‘opportunity’ dropdown menu.
3. Select connect’ with King’s College London, which will automatically send a message to the IP & Licensing Manager assigned to the spinout. If you are a member of InPart, you will see our replies on your portal, otherwise you will receive a reply to the email you provided.

We have a model of active shareholding which promotes our ambitious ecosystem for innovation across the university.

Our IP Code of Practice promises:

• an increase of pre-money equity to 80% for academic founders of new spinouts
• a fixed 1% royalty fee for all licensing of IP, with a royalty-free window of £50 million on sales.
• founders may consult for up to one day a week for 12 months on their spinout, with faculty approval.

To discuss investment options for specific spinouts, please connect with our IP & Licensing Team.

You can find the University’s terms for governing the ownership, protection and commercial exploitation of intellectual property created by our staff, students and any non-employed visitors in the Intellectual Property, Commercial Exploitation & Financial Benefits Code of Practice.

King's is supportive of the recommendations made in the 2023 Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies. We have substantively adopted these, working towards full adoption. Further details can be found in our updated Intellectual Property, Commercial Exploitation & Financial Benefits Code of Practice. 

To discuss terms and the licensing process in more detail, please connect with our IP & Licensing Team.

For any other queries related to King's Innovation Catalyst services, please email: innovation@kcl.ac.uk. 

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