About IN-PART
IN-PART is an Education company based in Sheffield (United Kingdom) founded in 2013 by Patrick Speedie and Robin Knight, and was acquired by Inova in February 2022. It offers a versatile platform for universities to share early-stage technologies and ideas with industry partners. It operates on a B2B model. IN-PART has raised $1.56 million across 2 funding rounds from investors including Inova, Mercia and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Its focus areas include Education and Technology, Technology Transfer, University-Industry Collaboration and Innovation Platforms. Its legal entity is IN-PART PUBLISHING LTD.
Company details
IN-PART offers a versatile platform for universities to share early-stage technologies and ideas with industry partners, focusing on education and technology, technology transfer, university-industry collaboration, and innovation platforms. It serves clients with dedicated solutions, emphasizing quality, innovation, and sustainable growth in its core markets.
- Headquarters Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Founders Patrick Speedie, Robin Knight
- Stage Acquired
- SectorsEducation
- Website in-part.com
- Social LinkedIn X YouTube
- Acquired by Inova (Feb 2022)
- Legal Name In-Part Publishing Ltd
- Date of Incorporation 28 Dec, 2012
- Jurisdiction SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND
Apps and channels of IN-PART
its YouTube channel Inova has 32 subscribers and 26 videos.
Videos from IN-PART
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Funding Insights of IN-PART
IN-PART has successfully raised a total of $1.56M across 2 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Seed round of $1.23 million completed in April 2019. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $1.56M
- Total Rounds 2
- Last Round Seed — $1.23M
- First Round $324,930
(Feb 2016)
- Investors Count 2
All 2 funding rounds of IN-PART with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | $1.23M | Seed | – | Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund | – |
| Feb 2016 | $324,930 | Seed | – | Mercia | – |
3 investors in total: 3 institutional.
Investors in IN-PART
IN-PART has secured backing from 3 investors, including venture fund and institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Inova, Mercia and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private debt is extended to early-stage companies and SMEs. | npif.co.uk | Sheffield, United Kingdom | ||
Investment management services are provided by Mercia to various clients. | 1982 | mercia.co.uk | ||
Multi-specialty hospitals are operated throughout the United States. | 1956 | inova.org | United States |
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People of IN-PART
20 people are tracked at IN-PART (6 in leadership, 14 in team).
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Patrick Speedie | Co-Founder, Director | Leadership |
Robin Knight | Co-Founder, Director | Leadership |
Katie Syddall | Head of Industry Partnering | Leadership |
Nick Spirit | Head of Business Development for Discover | Leadership |
Stephen Muddimer | Head of Universities | Leadership |
Martha Clay | Head of Business Development for Connect | Leadership |
Anh Tho Tran | Account Manager | Team |
Jemimah Osim | Business Development Executive | Team |
Chloe Lobley | Business Development Executive | Team |
Belinda Wistow | Business Development Manager, Discover | Team |
Kiran Raja | Account Manager | Team |
Chloe Allen | Discover Senior Account Manager | Team |
Mireia Baizan-Urgell | Account Manager | Team |
Daniel Judd | Senior Account Manager | Team |
Sarah Hamilton-Hibbs | Senior Account Manager | Team |
Mat Hollingworth | Account Manager (Discover) | Team |
Jake Mitchell | Digital Marketing Manager | Team |
Dagmara Szmaglinska | Digital Content Officer | Team |
Joseph Ferner (PhD) | Campaign Operations & Network Manager | Team |
Frances Wilkinson | Communications and Content Officer | Team |
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Timeline of IN-PART
4 dated milestones of IN-PART across 9 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded IN-PART is founded.
- Funding First funding round of $325K.
- Funding Latest funding round, Seed, of $1.2M.
- Exit Acquired by Inova.
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Frequently Asked Questions about IN-PART
IN-PART was founded in 2013 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.
IN-PART is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom. It is registered at Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
IN-PART is a funded company, having raised a total of $1.56M across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Seed of $324.93K, raised on Feb 2016.
IN-PART offers a versatile platform for universities to share early-stage technologies and ideas with industry partners, focusing on education and technology, technology transfer, university-industry collaboration, and innovation platforms. It serves clients with dedicated solutions, emphasizing quality, innovation, and sustainable growth in its core markets.
IN-PART has 3 investors. Key investors include Inova, Mercia, and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
IN-PART operates through In-Part Publishing Ltd.
Yes. IN-PART was acquired by Inova in February 2022.

