<p>ET Capital has initiated a new program to boost venture capital investment in Cambridge startups. The program focuses on science and technology-driven startups within the Cambridge cluster, aiming to provide a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors and technologies. The first fund, Cambridge Venture Index SEIS/EIS Fund 1, will invest in ten to fifteen startups from April 2025 to March 2026. This fund targets individual investors and is designed to democratize investment in Cambridge's future success. The strategy aims to reduce risk by diversifying investments, leveraging the performance of the best businesses in the Cambridge cluster. The fund also plans to collaborate with incubators and commercialization offices to provide predictable seed capital to startups.</p>