OCC Launch invests in pre-seed companies associated with the University of Edinburgh to help founders explore, experiment and build traction.
Investing at the earliest stages can act as a catalyst, building confidence for our entrepreneurs and investment partners.
OCC Launch helps founders navigate pre-seed investment challenges such as validation of the technology, proof of concept, product-market fit or to access matched funding. We also fund key experiments that support founders to pivot or rethink the idea quickly. All OCC Launch investment terms are designed to be accessible and tailored to support founders at the early stages of their journey.
OCC Launch invests up to £100k to build and accelerate the momentum of high-potential companies. To qualify, companies must be seeking investment to:
Our preferred investment instrument is OCC's standard Advanced Subscription Agreement, albeit other instruments (e.g. equity, Convertible Loan Note) are acceptable. This would see our investment convert into shares at a future equity funding round. ASAs are commonly used at the pre-seed stage because they are simple, fast, and avoid the complications of priced equity rounds.
View the full legal documentation of our template ASA (a draft offer letter and a schedule of terms and conditions).
If you'd like to receive more information about OCC Launch, including eligibility and assessment criteria, please contact our team.
We invest in companies from pre-seed to Series A stages, to accelerate the journey of startups and spinouts looking to make a positive impact on people and our planet.
