Oxford BioTherapeutics (“OBT”) a clinical stage oncology company with a pipeline of immuno-oncology and antibody drug conjugate-based therapies, announced that Boehringer Ingelheim (“BI”) has selected a second asset to advance into formal IND enabling studies. The asset discovery was enabled … Continued
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has spoken to investment company and VCT managers about the prospects for a vaccine and how their portfolio companies are contributing to the fight against coronavirus. John Glencross, Chief Executive, told of three Calculus … Continued
Calculus portfolio company Yourgene Health PLC has unveiled a contract manufacturing agreement with Novacyt SA for a COVID-19 diagnostic test. Under the deal, Yourgene will use its manufacturing facility in Manchester, UK, to ramp up production of Novacyt’s COVID-19 test, … Continued
Genedrive, has pivoted part of its core resources towards development of two SARS-COV-2 tests, which can determine whether someone is infected with coronavirus. The first assay, already in development, is an instrument-agnostic molecular assay (the Genedrive® 96 SARS-COV-2 test) that can … Continued
Calculus Capital is committed to providing the same level of service to our valued investors and advisers, and continuing to guide and support our portfolio companies, during this unprecedented time. Our EIS Funds and VCT remain open for investment with … Continued
With remote working becoming a new norm, the time is now for Media Asset Management (MAM) to power global video talent to collaborate and continue to create without constraint World leaders in MAM software, IPV, has announced the immediate launch of … Continued
During his budget speech on March 11th, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced he had cut Entrepreneurs’ Relief from £10m to £1m, amid expectations he would scrap it altogether. Sunak also confirmed the government’s commitment to supporting small businesses and innovation. This includes retaining … Continued
Raindog is the production company founded by Oscar®-winning actor Colin Firth and former Sony Music CEO Ged Doherty, now joined by writer/producer Trish D Chetty Building on the platform of a robust award-winning film track-record, Raindog will expand into TV … Continued
Mologic are developing a rapid test for coronavirus The UK government announced funding of £46m to find a coronavirus vaccine and develop a rapid test for the disease. On the back of this, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Mologic’s … Continued
Normal initial fees of 3-5% waived until 3 April 2020 Award-winning Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) specialist, Calculus Capital, is waiving initial fees on its VCT until 3 April. The VCT is aiming to deliver an annual … Continued
