UT Horizon Fund
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
United States
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Software
- Education
- Consumer Products
- Aerospace
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Semiconductors
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Defense
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Clean Technology
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 10,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2011
The UT Horizon Fund is a strategic venture capital fund established in 2011 as part of the University of Texas System. It focuses on investing in early- and middle-stage companies that have connections to the University of Texas System, aiming to translate cutting-edge research from UT System institutions into practical applications. The fund operates on an evergreen model, reinvesting returns to support future growth and development.
The fund collaborates with entrepreneurs and the investment community to commercialize innovations originating from UT System research. It seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and market implementation by providing capital and strategic support to promising startups. The UT Horizon Fund's investment approach emphasizes sectors such as technology, healthcare, biotechnology, and clean technology, aligning with the University of Texas System's strengths and research capabilities.
By leveraging the resources and expertise of the University of Texas System, the UT Horizon Fund plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic development within the region. Its strategic investments aim to create a robust ecosystem that supports the growth of companies with strong ties to the university, contributing to the advancement of industries critical to the state's economy.
Requirements
- Companies must have ties to the University of Texas System
- Preference for companies utilizing technology created from UT System research
- Requires an institutional investment partner
- Does not lead investment rounds
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Cerebri AI Inc.
- Cardiovate
- Alafair Biosciences
- PLx Pharma
- FibeRio
- latakoo
- Decisio Health
- Lung Therapeutics
- M87
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