Why do so few of Oxford's major donors invest in the startups emerging from the very labs they support?
In this episode of Oxford+, David Mott, Founder Partner at Oxford Capital, explores the disconnect between Oxford's philanthropic capital and its venture-backed companies. From scaling spinouts like Latent Logic and Moneybox to pioneering the UK's first EIS fund, David shares the strategies behind aligning investors and founders for long-term success.
He also sheds light on the role of patient capital, the surprising data on co-founder dynamics, and why simplicity in deal structures is more powerful than cleverness.