Spin-out support is stretched thin

In recent years, there has been a transition in the approach to spin-out investment – particularly when it comes to either acquiring or licensing a technology. While large companies and investors still have funds to commit, they tend to be looking for fewer, higher value deals. That means the deals are naturally happening at a later stage, which means start-ups need to get further along in demonstrating that their ideas can translate into successful, scalable businesses.