Sponsors
Sponsors and Supporters
Oxford Early Investments (OEI) was established in November 2004 to provide investors with access to high quality selected companies at the very early stages of technical and commercial development.
OEI's supporters share a common objective of encouraging economic development through the growth of very early stage technology-based businesses - the generators of employment and prosperity in the South East region.
Sponsors
OEI is pleased to acknowledge the support of its sponsors:
Support from The Oxford Science Park
OEI is being supported by The Oxford Science Park,a unique and exciting location, designed specifically for science, technology and business occupiers. For further information visit Oxford Science Park
Support from Oxford Innovation
OEI was established by Oxford Innovation, which provides services to innovative start-ups. It is the UK's leading operator of innovation centres, offering office and lab premises on flexible terms combined with business advice. Oxford Innovation also manages business support and economic development projects. It specialises in partnerships with universities, economic development bodies, local and regional Government and property owners.
Manches is a leading law firm in Oxford, London and Reading. We have an experienced industry focused corporate finance team of 11 partners, specialising in mid-market clients and working cross-border. The Group works with owner-managers, AIM listed companies, smaller fully-quoted companies and the divisions of major multi-nationals. Our market sector expertise includes IT, property, media and publishing and life sciences. We have close relationships with a wide range of institutional contacts and intermediaries. We have strong overseas connections, particularly in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.
We advise on the full range of corporate matters, including acquisitions and disposals, IPOs, MBOs / MBIs, private equity, start-ups and spin-outs, and takeovers and mergers. We also advise on corporate governance, directors� duties and shareholder relations, joint ventures and shareholders agreements, and taxation.
For further information, please visit the website www.manches.com. Alternatively, email your enquiry to oxford@manches.com.
Dehns is one of the UK's leading firms of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys. We are described in Legal 500 as a "world-class" firm, having an "outstanding" partnership.
Our services include the preparation and filing of patent applications in Europe and throughout the world; acting for our clients in opposition procedures at the European Patent Office; and searching for and advising our clients on the relevance of competitors' patents. We write over 250 new patent applications/year and file over 1000 European patent applications/year. We also obtain protection for trade marks and designs around the world.
Our Patent Group has over 60 science graduates (24 of whom also have PhDs or DPhils), covering all areas of technology from biotechnology to chemistry, and engineering to electronics. Our clients include multi-national corporations, SMEs, universities, start-ups and lone inventors.
We have offices in Oxford, London, Brighton and Munich. We have had an Oxford office for over 5 years and it now has 16 staff members, including 6 Partners and 5 Assistants. We are happy to offer free initial consultations.
Address: Dehns, 59 St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1ST
Tel: 01865 305100
Contact person: pwebber@dehns.com (Dr. Philip Webber)
Web: www.dehns.com
Richardsons is a flexible, approachable firm of business advisors, acting for a number of start-ups in the science and hi-tech fields. We are experienced in meeting the kinds of challenges your company may face.
Our team will listen to your unique requirements and provide you with whatever you need from the full spectrum of accounting, tax, management reporting and support services that we provide.
We prefer to agree a fixed fee with clients in advance, so that you receive no unexpected bills. Our quotes always include the provision of ad-hoc advice on general and specific issues throughout the year. We are much better able to help your business grow if we know what you are doing, so we welcome your calls and don't charge you for listening!
Our principal contacts to advise both investors and early stage companies are Alison McDowell and Simon Husband.
Address: Richardsons, 30 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3EZ
Tel: +44 (0)1844 261155
For further information, please visit the website www.richardsons-group.co.uk.
Oxford Technology Management is the Investment Manager to Oxford Technology 1, 2, 3 & 4 Venture Capital Trusts currently managing £26 million of funds.
Oxford Technology Management was founded by Lucius Cary, and since 1983 has specialised in making and managing investments in start-up and early stage technology-based businesses with high growth prospects.
The OTM team is all scientists or engineers by background, and understanding the technology is the starting point for any investment that we may make.
The Investment policy of Oxford Technology Management is to construct a portfolio of qualifying VCT investments with the following characteristics:
• unlisted, UK based, technology businesses
• investments typically in the range of £100,000 - £500,000, although it can then invest similar amounts in subsequent rounds
• in most cases located within approximately 60 miles of Oxford to allow a more 'hands on' management strategy
It is expected that approximately half of the funds will be invested in early stage companies (those which have achieved some initial sales) and the balance in start-up companies which are at an earlier stage.
Address: Oxford Technology Management Limited, Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford OX4 4GA
Tel: +44 (0)1865 784466
Fax: +44 (0)1865 784430
Web: www.oxfordtechnology.com.
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is being developed as a world-class centre for science, technology and innovation. The Campus extends to over 300 hectares and lies in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Southern Oxfordshire. Over 4,500 people are part of the Campus community, working in some 150 organisations including the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Medical Research Council, Serco Assurance, Zircotec Ltd, Oxford Innovation and a range of high tech SMEs.
Harwell Campus brings together organisations at every stage in the development process, from fundamental scientific research through early-stage start-ups to large corporations, providing a unique opportunity to access all of the facilities and advice a growing company needs. Together with its unrivalled scientific facilities and services, Harwell provides a supportive environment for innovation and has extensive development potential for new organisations and inward investors looking to become part of a globally significant community.
For all enquiries please contact Duncan Rogers.
Address: Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, The Library, Eight St., Oxfordshire, OX11 0RL
Tel: 01235 742 103
Email: Duncan.Rogers@goodman.com.
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is being developed as a world-class centre for science, technology and innovation. The Campus extends to over 300 hectares and lies in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Southern Oxfordshire. Over 4,500 people are part of the Campus community, working in some 150 organisations including the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Medical Research Council, Serco Assurance, Zircotec Ltd, Oxford Innovation and a range of high tech SMEs.
Harwell Campus brings together organisations at every stage in the development process, from fundamental scientific research through early-stage start-ups to large corporations, providing a unique opportunity to access all of the facilities and advice a growing company needs. Together with its unrivalled scientific facilities and services, Harwell provides a supportive environment for innovation and has extensive development potential for new organisations and inward investors looking to become part of a globally significant community.
For all enquiries please contact Duncan Rogers.
Address: Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, The Library, Eight St., Oxfordshire, OX11 0RL
Tel: 01235 742 103
Email: Duncan.Rogers@goodman.com.