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Approach

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Our Mission

We provide capital and support to startups that are commercializing the most transformational and disruptive deep technology-based innovations.

Our Approach

For over 15 years, OUP has been investing in science-driven startups emerging from and inspired by breakthrough research. Our decades of experience and singular focus on these startups uniquely position OUP as a preferred partner for entrepreneurs, scientists, and students. We have approximately $800M under management and we are currently investing out of our fourth fund launched in 2023.

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How We Help

Transitioning technology to the market is hard, and our goal is to help startups benefit from the lessons we have learned while supporting technical companies.

  • Domain Expertise

    Our team is comprised of former scientists, strategy consultants, and operators with broad knowledge in deep technologies gained from backing 150+ startups founded by researchers and entrepreneurs.
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  • Track Record

    We bring a proven track record of investing, supporting teams that have gone on to achieve more than 35 successful IPOs, 9 approved medicines, and 11 approved medical products.
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  • Connections

    We plug our companies into our tight-knit community of Fortune 500 corporate leaders, strategic partners, and other founders to support their commercial growth. We are not shy in introducing our companies to other investors and new hires.
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  • Long-Term Partners

    We are long-term partners to our companies, reserving meaningful capital for follow-on rounds and working side by side with founders as they evolve their early research to market-ready businesses.
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  • Turning Technology Into Product

    Research-originated startups start with great technology but often struggle to find their optimal product application. We have the experience — and battle scars — converting technology into market-winning products that we apply to our portfolio companies.
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  • Tech Transfer Expertise

    We bring unmatched expertise navigating the university entrepreneurial ecosystems, and building the foundational team and strategy to commercialize laboratory discoveries and innovation. Our steadfast presence and consistent meetings with TTOs, PIs, and students on campus provides a unique perspective into nascent commercialization efforts.
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Diversity + Inclusivity

We are committed to a work environment where differences in perspective and background are seen as adding value and are illustrative of the diverse university and broader innovation ecosystems in which we operate.

We strive to attract, invest in, and develop the talents of people of diverse backgrounds. We believe that enhanced business relationships, greater innovation, increased productivity, and better decision-making result from the diverse and inclusive culture we seek to foster.

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