University of Bristol spin-out companies generate higher average returns on investment than those of any other UK university, a new study has found. The University Spin-out Report revealed that over 20 years the average UK spin-out generates around double the original capital raised. But Bristol’s spin-outs average 285%, putting the...
Bristol tech start-up Zero Point Motion has raised £2.58m in a seed funding round to build a state-of-the-art lab in the city as it develops a new kind of navigation and motion-sensing microchip. The investment also means that Zero Point Motion founder and CEO Dr Ying Lia Li, pictured,...
Acquisition-hungry Bristol businesses can find out how software robotics could help revolutionise their financial reporting at an online event hosted by accountancy group Tilney Smith & Williamson next week. The webinar on Wednesday, March 23, will explain the benefits of robotic process automation (RPA) and Tilney Smith & Williamson’s...
The corporate finance team at regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has its largest office in Bristol, has advised the shareholders of a fire safety specialist business on its sale to one of Europe’s largest fire-protection engineering companies. The acquisition of Worcester-headquartered Compco Fire Systems adds £40m to Irish...
British military jet developer AERALIS, which hopes to supply the RAF with its next trainer aircraft, has opened a base in Bristol as it prepares to do battle with the giants of the UK defence sector. The firm said it chose the city for what it is calling its...
A major festival to be staged in Bristol this summer will give business leaders the opportunity to discuss key issues for the city ranging from the drive towards net zero to the reinvention of high streets with with government ministers and leading opposition politicians. The two-day Big Tent Festival...
Five innovative tech companies with founders from diverse ethnic backgrounds have been awarded a special bursary by tech incubator SETsquared Bristol. Now in its third year, the Breakthrough Bursary provides heavily subsidised membership to SETsquared Bristol’s pioneering incubation programme, including bespoke business support, mentoring, coaching and investment readiness training. ...
Bristol firms are being urged to prepare for new rules on food waste as the government sets about increasing recycling levels. Waste management company Grundon, which has a base in Bristol, says the new food waste guidelines, which are expected to be announced imminently, are part of a bigger...
A new leadership team has been announced by the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), the Bristol-based not-for-profit digital engineering consultancy, following the decision by its chief technology officer to retire this summer. Prof Ian Risk’s departure in July after five years in the role has provided the opportunity for CFMS to...
Bristol specialist printing firm Twentysix01 has secured a six-figure commercial mortgage as part of a wider bespoke funding package from Barclays, which has enabled it to move to a larger base. The firm, which offers large format and bespoke artwork such as banners, posters and exhibition stands along with...
A new head of manufacturing has been appointed by regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming as it reinforces its commitment to supporting the sector. Ally Allington, pictured, has been a partner in the corporate and business services team at the firm, which has its largest office in Bristol, since joining three...
A cohort of 13 women entrepreneurs have showcased their innovative start-ups at a pitching event as a pre-incubation programme staged by incubator SETsquared Bristol reached its finale. Now in its second year, the NatWest-funded Enterprising Women 2.0 programme helps women-formed businesses access world-class business support, including coaching, mentoring, pitch...
Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has underlined its commitment to make its Bristol plant one of the world’s first manufacturing sites to achieve net zero carbon operations. The plant, which makes engines for key defence programmes such as the EJ200 that powers the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon and the Short-Take Off and...
