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Cambridge Network Weekly Newsletter

Keeping you up to date with the latest news, jobs, training and events from our members within the Cambridge ecosystem.

27 Oct 2026

Cambridge early-stage companies raise £9bn in a decade as average deal size grows five-fold

Greater Cambridge’s early-stage companies have raised £9.1 billion since 2015, as the region sets out plans to turn world-leading innovation into lasting prosperity for the UK.

New analysis by Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), published as the Innovate Cambridge Summit 2026 got underway, demonstrates the maturity of the Cambridge ecosystem, with the average equity raised per deal increasing five-fold over the decade, from £2 million in 2015 to £10 million in 2025.

Featured Cambridge Network event:
Could your organisation survive a Home Office compliance visit tomorrow?

12 Nov 26

Join DavidsonMorris and us for a practical lunch event exploring UK Sponsor Licence compliance, the rising risk of Home Office enforcement, and how employers can protect their licences, sponsored workforce and international recruitment plans. Learn where the key compliance risks lie and how to address them before they become costly problems.

Sponsor a Cambridge Network event

Want to share what you do within our vibrant business community? We have various sponsorship opportunities for some of our regular events, a perfect opportunity to raise your profile within the Cambridge ecosystem.

Looking to celebrate staff, gift clients or feed the office this Christmas?

Fitzbillies traditional Christmas recipes are handmade in their Harston bakery, with mince pies, Christmas cakes, festive macarons and more on the menu. Bag a selection of classics or bundle products in their Christmas hampers.

Training courses

12-Nov-26: Communicating Complex Concepts
18-Nov-26: Transition to Management

Anyone can book our courses, but members receive a 33% discount!

A spotlight on:Improving Personal Impact and Influence

Do you sometimes leave meetings wishing that you had spoken out or had a greater share of the airtime? Have you wondered how you can adapt your style of communication to better connect with others? Learn a consistently effective model of influence that you can deploy when needed.

Upcoming dates:

24th November 2026
23rd April 2027

Join one of our learning peer groups

You have free access to this highly valued learning resource. From marketing to HR, to PAs and recruitment, we offer various peer groups for you to learn and network with peers. Available to members with 6 or more employees.

What's coming up:

Recruitment Peer Group, 10 Nov 26
Modern Work Experience: Building Your Future Talent Pipeline with Gwen Bergius of Form the Future
Contact [email protected]

Job opportunities

University of Cambridge
Infrastructure Engineer - Redgate Software Ltd
Senior Media & PR Officer - Alzheimer's Research UK
Product Engineering Manager - HUBER+SUHNER Polatis Ltd
Senior PCB Layout Engineer - Pico Technology Ltd
VAT Manager / Senior Manager - Price Bailey Chartered Accountants
Did you know, you can create a free account and upload your CV? Connect with a wide range of employers searching for candidates just like you. Create your account here.

Discover our vibrant network

A warm welcome to new members

A spotlight on some of our manufacturing members

Cambrionix are specialists in the design and manufacture of intelligent, fast USB hubs for mass mobile device management. Charge, connect and manage your mobile devices with our USB hubs.

Experts in applying advanced automation to solve manufacturing and inspection problems; from feasibility studies to fully validated solutions.

IPFL is a plastic machining, fabrication and 3D printing service near Cambridge and London, UK.

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Joining Cambridge Network opens doors to opportunities for growth and collaboration, no matter where you're based. With our extensive reach and diverse community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, you'll gain access to invaluable resources and expertise to support your business.

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