Leeds University spin out to expand

'‹A '‹Yorkshire '‹university spin out specialising in particle science and engineering is looking to expand and invest in new markets with the support of Yorkshire Bank.

​E​scubed​, which began as a University of Leeds start-up in the university’s business incubator in 2008, has grown into one of the country’s leading particle characterisation businesses​,​ serving more than 100 companies nationally and globally.

A new £50,000 overdraft facility will help the firm free up capital to expand into new markets, while also allowing ​it​ to develop R&D activities.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Operating from three premises across Leeds, ​E​scubed specialises in the creation and modification of particle systems, such as powders, creams, suspensions and pastes.

​Its research is used in a variety of ways to give customers ​a ​competitive edge through a deep understanding of the science underpinning their products.

Related topics: