Imperial College Enterprise Fund (ICEF)
Funds Imperial-connected life science and deep-tech spinouts through park-managed equity investment vehicles.
The Imperial College Enterprise Funds (ICEF) are FCA-regulated equity investment vehicles created by Imperial College London to support startup companies with strong Imperial connections. Fund management is delegated externally to Parkwalk Advisors, an FCA-regulated fund manager specialising in university spinout investment across the UK. ICEF represents the post-2021 replacement for the earlier I…
FCA-regulated equity investment vehicle targeting spinouts with strong Imperial College London connections, managed by Parkwalk Advisors.
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