What is Arkivum?
Arkivum specializes in the sophisticated archiving and digital preservation of valuable data, serving a diverse clientele that spans life sciences, research institutions like CERN, financial services, and higher education. The company provides specialist software and services designed to ensure the long-term security, integrity, and accessibility of digital assets. By advocating for the FAIR principles—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—Arkivum enables organizations to derive maximum value from their intellectual property and collections. With headquarters in the UK and a strategic presence in the US, the firm is ISO 9001 and 27001 certified, reflecting its commitment to high-standard data stewardship and operational excellence in an increasingly data-centric global economy.
How much funding has Arkivum raised?
Arkivum has raised a total of $13M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$2.1M
Unspecified
$3.2M
Other Financing Round
$1.8M
Private Equity
$3.8M
Unspecified
$2.2M
Series A (2012): $2.1M with participation from Parkwalk Advisors and IP Group
Unspecified (2014): $3.2M led by Parkwalk Advisors, IP Group plc, and Oxford Capital Partners
Other Financing Round (2015): $1.8M supported by Oxford Capital Partners and ip Group Plc
Private Equity (2016): $3.8M featuring ip Group Plc, Parkwalk Advisors, and Oxford Capital Partners
Unspecified (2021): $2.2M backed by Growthdeck
Key Investors in Arkivum
Parkwalk Advisors
Parkwalk is a leading investor in university spinouts, focusing on deeptech innovations emerging from the UK's top universities. They bridge the gap between academic research and commercial success by providing funding, expertise, and networks to help these companies thrive.
IP Group
IP Group is a conglomerate that specializes in intellectual property commercialization, transforming innovative ideas from university partnerships into viable businesses. They provide comprehensive support including business expertise, capital investment, and operational assistance.
Oxford Capital Partners
Oxford Capital is an investment manager that provides growth capital to smaller companies from a range of industries. They focus on helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively within their chosen markets.
What's next for Arkivum?
With the support of its latest strategic investment, Arkivum is well-positioned to scale its enterprise-level data management solutions. The company's focus remains on expanding its footprint within the life sciences and research sectors, where the demand for compliant, secure, and scalable archiving is accelerating. By leveraging its established reputation and technical expertise, Arkivum aims to further integrate its services into the workflows of major commercial and academic organizations. Future growth will likely center on enhancing its software capabilities to meet the evolving challenges of digital transformation, ensuring that clients can maintain data sovereignty and derive actionable insights from their long-term archives in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner.
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