Epistemic Overview
An independent, billion-pound investment company, created to found, fund and build transformational businesses via its unique partnership with the University of Oxford.
Founded
2015
Director / President
Ed Bussey (CEO)
Category
Investor / Venture builder
Research Domains
Timeline
2015
Founded as 'Oxford Sciences Innovation' (OSI) with an initial £320 million in capital, as the university's preferred investment partner.
2015
Makes its first foundational investments in spinouts, including 'Oxbotica' (now Oxa).
2016
Provides seed funding for 'Mind Foundry'.
2017
Provides seed funding for 'Adarga'.
2021
Oxford Sciences Innovation rebrands to 'Oxford Science Enterprises' (OSE) and raises a further £250 million.
2023
OSE-backed spinout 'Oxa' announces a successful $140 million Series C funding round.
2024
Ed Bussey (CEO) leads the firm, which now has a portfolio of over 80 companies.
Influential Papers / Notable Research
Provided foundational investment for 'Oxbotica' (Oxa), a global leader in autonomous vehicle software.
Major investor in 'Mind Foundry', supporting its 'Responsible AI' platform.
Key investor in 'Adarga', an AI company focused on defence and national security.