Event: Deeptech Sandbox #2 – Cambridge Phenomenon and best practices

Deeptech Sandbox #2: Cambridge Phenomenon and best practices investing in deep tech companies from Cambridge UK on March 29💥

The second session of Deeptech Sandbox will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 09:45-16:00 – in addition to the speakers from Metaplanet and Specialist VC, we’ll be hosting representatives from the Cambridge Cluster.

Cambridge is one of the leading deep-tech startup ecosystems in the UK – with the highest rate of patent applications per head in the UK. The ecosystem has spawned at least 15 companies each with a realised price in excess of $1bn (trade sale or IPO – not untested private company valuations). Our guests from Cambridge will give an insight to Cambridge Phenomenon, investing into deep-tech teams and supporting startups with significant scientific advances.

Host of the day – Vaido Mikheim from Deep Tech Project Lead @ Startup Estonia

Speakers & guests from Estonia and UK:

• Tõnu Esko – Venture Partner & Science Advisor – Specialist VC, Scientist and Professor of Human Genomics and senior management member at Estonian Biobank.
• Rauno Miljand – Managing Partner at Metaplanet
• Brian Corbett – International Outreach Programme from Cambridge Enterprise Limited
• Simon Thorpe – Chair (2019-2022) of Cambridge Angels
• The Cambridge Future Tech – Facilitating The Next Generation Of Deep Tech Innovation

During the event, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and get to network with attendees from universities, startups, spin-offs, investors and other sector leaders. Based on the knowledge and discussions gained from the events, recommendations for developing the strategy of the Estonian deeptech ecosystem are put together in a whitepaper.

Time: March 29, 9:45–16:00