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Cranfield University

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https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/
Last activity: 23.06.2026
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Cranfield is an exclusively postgraduate university, creating leaders in technology and management. We work closely with business, industry and government across the world. Through our industry partnerships, applied research projects and our executive education and professional development programmes, we work with over 1,500 companies and organisations. We are focused on the specialist themes of aerospace, defence and security, energy and power, environment and agrifood, manufacturing, transport systems, and water. The Cranfield School of Management is a world leader in management education and research.
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Location
United Kingdom, England, Birmingham
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+44 1234 750111
Total raised
$45.73M
Founded date
1946

Funding Rounds 2

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May 30, 2019Grant$37.9M

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Feb 21, 2026ATI Backs Alloyed’s 3D Printed Superalloy for Jet EnginesUK-based alloy design firm and Oxford University-spinout Alloyed has received £1 million from the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme to help bring a new nickel superalloy closer to use in commercial jet engines. Named ABD-1...
Dec 17, 2025Oxford’s A&B Smart Materials raises €1.7 million to tackle microplastic pollution from diapers and sanitary productsOxford-based materials science startup A&B Smart Materials (A&B) has closed its €1.7 million (£1.5 million) “heavily oversubscribed” pre-Seed round to replace the synthetic sustainable superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) used in hygiene ...
Oct 8, 2025Bristol-based High Temperature Material Systems secures €1.5 million to develop advanced heat-resistant materialsHigh Temperature Material Systems (HTMS), a Bristol-based startup developing advanced heat-resistant materials, has raised €1.5 million to make ‘supermaterials’ more accessible for mass-market applications. Founded by engineers Dr Danilo Di...
Oct 8, 2025High Temperature Material Systems Raises £1.3M in FundingHTMS Will Larkin, Claire Gwilliam, Dr Richard Grainger, Dr Danilo Di Salvo Tim Bailey Maz Craig Scotty Whitelaw High Temperature Material Systems (HTMS), a Stratford-upon-Avon, and Bristol, UK-based company that has developed a novel way to...
Jul 12, 2025Air India crash: Not easy to ‘accidentally’ cut off fuel switchesThe fuel switches that were cut off before the Air India plane crash are the kind used on every flight, and designed so that this cannot easily “accidentally” happen, an aviation expert has said. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash...
Jun 26, 2025EarthScale launches new €5.8 million push to boost UK ClimateTech startupsEarthScale, a new UK-wide initiative is opening doors for ClimateTech startups and spinouts looking to move from prototype to commercial success – the 12-month programme backed by €5.8 million from the Research England Development Fund, is ...
Jun 13, 2025Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground“This should show quickly if there was a loss of engine power or lift after takeoff and allow a preliminary determination of the likely cause for the crash,” said Fromme, who heads the professional association’s Aerospace Division. Separate...
Jun 5, 2025ARU to take central role in boosting regional growthAnglia Ruskin takes over as host institution for the Arc Universities Group. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has become the new host institution for the Arc Universities Group (AUG) – a partnership delivering innovation, sustainability and i...
May 8, 2025Bank of England interest rates cut ‘nailed on’The Bank of England is “nailed on” to cut interest rates later today to 4.25 per cent, investors believe. City of London leaders are anxiously awaiting the Bank’s newest monetary policy decision, which is set to be unveiled at 12.02pm due t...
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FAQ about Cranfield University

When was Cranfield University founded?

Cranfield University was founded in 1946.

How much funding has Cranfield University raised?

Cranfield University has raised $45.73M in total across 2 funding rounds.

What funding rounds has Cranfield University raised?

Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Cranfield University, among them a grant of $37.9M on May 30, 2019.

What has the press written about Cranfield University?

Parsers VC has collected 59 articles mentioning Cranfield University, among them “ATI Backs Alloyed’s 3D Printed Superalloy for Jet Engines” (Feb 21, 2026) and “Oxford’s A&B Smart Materials raises €1.7 million to tackle microplastic pollution from diapers and sanitary products” (Dec 17, 2025).

Is Cranfield University still active?

Yes, Cranfield University is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 23, 2026.