Midlands Mindforge

Investment thesis

Patient-capital investment company co-founded in 2023 by eight research-intensive Midlands universities (Aston, Birmingham, Cranfield, Keele, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Warwick) to commercialise university spinouts and IP-rich early-stage businesses. Targets raising up to GBP 250m; combines equity with hands-on company-building support. Entered active investment phase in 2026.

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