Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Belfast, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Health Tech
- Science
About
QUBIS specializes in investing in spinout companies emerging from Queen’s University Belfast. The firm focuses on seed-stage ventures in sectors such as engineering, health, and advanced manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property protection and early revenue generation. By providing early-stage capital, QUBIS helps these companies develop their technologies and scale, ensuring they have the resources needed to achieve commercial success and attract additional investment in later stages.
QUBIS specializes in investing in spinout companies emerging from Queen’s University Belfast. The firm focuses on seed-stage ventures in sectors such as engineering, health, and advanced manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property protection and early revenue generation. By providing early-stage capital, QUBIS helps these companies develop their technologies and scale, ensuring they have the resources needed to achieve commercial success and attract additional investment in later stages.
Investment Thesis
QUBIS’ thesis is to commercialize academic innovation from Queen’s University Belfast by investing in IP-driven ventures with scalable potential. The firm focuses on sectors like health, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, supporting early-stage founders through capital, incubation, and mentorship.
Manager's Experience
University-affiliated investment team specializing in commercialization of academic research and early-stage spinouts.
Team
Brian McCaul-CEO
David Moore-Head of Spin–Outs & Investments
Louise Magee-COO
Anne Dornan-Enterprise Network Manager
Rob Blenkinsopp-Spinout Manager
Vasudevan Krishnakumar-Corporate Finance Manager
Julie Gormley-Spinout Manager (Life Sciences)
Patrick Dewar-Portfolio Manager
Shehrezade Chaudhry-Company Secretary