Safar Partners

Safar Partners is a technology venture fund with a private equity vision, focusing on investing in technology companies developed at leading universities, primarily MIT, Harvard, and the University of Rochester. Founded in 2018, the firm has invested in over 75 portfolio companies and manages more than $1 billion in assets. Safar's deep connections to these academic institutions enable them to access promising technologies early, often becoming one of the first investors in their portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is flexible, supporting companies at all stages of their lifecycle, from inception to global scale. Safar's portfolio spans sectors such as cleantech and advanced materials, AI/IT and robotics, and life sciences. They target a return multiple of over 4x on invested capital and a net internal rate of return (IRR) of over 20%. Safar's Scientific and Business Advisory Boards comprise trusted academic and industry leaders who act as mentors to help portfolio companies grow.

Safar Partners is committed to funding technological advances that create value and has made a public commitment to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes. They are a signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment and publish an annual sustainability report covering all their investments.