How An Astronomy Algorithm Became A Bayer Acquisition

​Spinouts, Unfiltered

​How does a university spinout become an AI platform acquired by global giants? And what does it take to build - or fund - the next game-changing startup?

​Join Edinburgh VenturePoint (EVP) and Old College Capital (OCC) on 16 November for an inside look at research commercialisation and deal evaluation.

​We’re bringing together two unique perspectives from OCC, the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund:

​🔬 The Investor View - Katharine Fox (PhD) Head of Investment at Old College Capital

​Katharine will break down how OCC evaluates university spinouts and what top investors look for

​🚀 The Founder View - Conrad Chin OCC Venture Partner & Ex-Founding Member and Ex-Board Chair of Blackford Analysis

​Conrad will share the real story behind scaling Blackford Analysis from a UoE Physics spinout to an AI platform that was acquired by a multinational company - covering IP negotiations, finding commercial co-founders, and knowing when to pivot.

​Who is this for? 🧬 STEM Researchers & Student Founders: Discover how to take your lab research to market, protect your IP, and find business partners. 📈 Aspiring VCs & Investors: Learn how Venture Capital analyse deals and evaluate risk.

​📅 Date: Monday, 16 November ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (Panel, Q&A & Networking) 📍 Location: TBC 🔗