IP Group plc · London United Kingdom ·(London AIM: IPO)
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This link will open in a new window Get your intellectual property here! IP Group plc, formerly named the Star Wars-sounding IP2IPO, shepherds research projects to profitability. The UK-based investment firm seeks to establish long-term partnerships with universities and similar institutions with the intent of becoming a stakeholder in the intellectual property they also help to commercialize. Current relationships exist with the University of Oxford , the University of Southampton, King's College London, and the University of York. IP Group focuses on developments in the life and physical sciences. ARH Leisure Investments proposed acquiring IP Group in 2009 through a stock buyout. The new entity would be called Frontier IP Group PLC. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key IP Group plc Financials
| Company Type | Public - London AIM: IPO Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2.7 |
| Employees | 11 |
IP Group plc Executives
7 executives listed for IP Group plc's London, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Bruce Smith | Network |
| CEO | Alan Aubrey | Network |
| COO and Company Secretary | Magnus Goodlad | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for IP Group plc
Demand is driven primarily by the pace of technological innovation and the number of companies created to commercialize new technologies. The profitability of individual companies depends on successfully choosing and managing a portfolio of investments. Large companies have advantages in attracting investors, developing expertise in multiple technology markets, and funding large deals. Small companies can compete effectively by concentrating on specific market sectors or geographic areas. The average venture capital investment is about $8 million. Individual, or angel, investors, and large companies with strategic interests in early-stage companies are also sources of new venture funding. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top IP Group plc Competitors
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