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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Cambridge, United States
Countries of investment
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Denmark
  • Italy
  • Europe
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • SaaS
  • Healthcare
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biotech
About
University2Ventures (U2V) is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies originating from university research and academic institutions. They provide funding and support to startups with innovative technologies and strong intellectual property, helping them to commercialize their research and build successful businesses. U2V leverages its network within the academic community to identify promising investment opportunities and provide valuable resources to its portfolio companies.
Min check size
$550K
Max check size
$22M
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Investment Thesis

U2V focuses on investing in startups emerging from universities, research labs, and academic institutions. They look for companies with strong intellectual property, innovative technologies, and the potential for significant impact in their respective fields. They prioritize companies with a clear path to commercialization and a strong founding team with ties to the academic community.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

Operated by academics, startup advisors, and innovation-focused investors with strong experience commercializing university research and supporting first-time founders.

University2Ventures (U2V) Contacts Information

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Team

Oren Zeev - Founding Partner

Boaz Dror - Partner

Megan Baum - Principal

Itay Rand - Principal

Liat Sverdlov - Principal

Yael Haramati - Associate

Jonathan Benhamou - Venture Partner

Jonathan Abel - Venture Partner

Portfolio

Quantum Diamonds

Greenlyte

Ncodin

Certivity

Twaice

MPOWER Financing

Yellowbrick.co

Credly

GiveCampus

Galvanize

Medical Sales College

Arch Advisory Group

Mainstay

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