QUBIS

About The Fund

QUBIS is a venture capital firm based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a focus on seed, startups, and early-stage round investments. They specialize in a broad range of sectors, including digital, greentech, life sciences, software, electronics, and engineering. As the commercialization and investment arm of Queen's University Belfast, QUBIS's mission is to transform academic research into commercial innovation. They play a vital role in forming spinoff companies by combining cutting-edge research and development with market-focused products and services. QUBIS prides itself on a track record of success, having supported the creation of over 90 companies, which collectively employ around 2,700 people and have raised over £100 million in total capital. The firm boasts an impressive portfolio of success stories, including significant public offerings and acquisitions such as the IPOs of Fusion and Kainos, the acquisition of PathXL by Philips, the purchase of Andor Technology, and the sale of Avalon Instruments to PerkinElmer. QUBIS offers support to academic entrepreneurs through its Start-up service and Enterprise Programmes, aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and commercial expertise. The firm's website highlights their investment in scientific advancements in multiple sectors, reflecting their commitment to helping transform groundbreaking ideas into profitable and scalable enterprises. QUBIS's reputation for aiding in the growth and scaling of companies is demonstrated by their successful exits and thriving portfolio companies in various high-tech industries.