Investing at the Frontier
Backing breakout researchers and entrepreneurs solving the toughest problems
Our Portfolio-
$800MUnder Management
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150+Portfolio Companies
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35+IPOs
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150+Partner Universities & Research Institutions
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$1-20MInvestment Size
Our Approach
We invest in breakthrough startups emerging from the world’s leading research labs and innovation ecosystems
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What We Invest In
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Focus
We leverage our global network of university partners as well as deep relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and industry to source and invest in transformative companies with impact -
Sector
Tech: Software, Hardware, Climate Tech
Life Science: Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research Tools -
Company Stage
All stages, from pre-seed through crossover -
Scale
Partnerships with 150+ universities and research institutions across the US and abroad
Focus
We leverage our global network of university partners as well as deep relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and industry to source and invest in transformative companies with impactSector
Tech: Software, Hardware, Climate TechLife Science: Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research Tools
Company Stage
All stages, from pre-seed through crossoverScale
Partnerships with 150+ universities and research institutions across the US and abroad
Meet The Team
Established in 2009 by experienced investors, OUP has brought together a team of VCs, scientists, and operators to help establish a firm with a passion to see cutting edge science and technology reach the market.
Our Team
Insights
Venture Capital, Academic Founders
Ask a VC: Finding the Right VC for Your Company
We spoke with Tech Managing Partner Marc Singer and our Life Science Principal Mitra Miri for their perspectives on diligencing VCs, having multiple investors in a round, and red flags to look for in a potential VC partner. While some of their insights were similar, as with all individuals in the venture capital space, they did have differing opinions.
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Tech, Financing Trends, Life Science, University Startups
Webinar Recap: 2023 Startup Financing Trends
Here are some key takeaways from our webinar on recent university startup financing trends. For more exclusive financing data around university startups, watch the full webinar below.
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University Startups
Solving the Equity Equation
Startup compensation is often an opaque and awkward topic for first-time academic founders. How much equity do I receive? My CEO? The PI(s)? Other co-founders? How will my choices affect future compensation?
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