UConn Innovation Fund
Overview
UConn Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Established in 2016 as a partnership between the University of Connecticut, Connecticut Innovations, and Webster Bank, the fund provides seed funding to startups in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, and technology to help them advance towards subsequent funding rounds.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynion | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Stemify | Jun 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Nov 2022 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Intus Bio | Apr 2017 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is UConn Innovation Fund based?
UConn Innovation Fund is headquartered in Storrs, Connecticut, United States.
When was UConn Innovation Fund founded?
UConn Innovation Fund was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does UConn Innovation Fund have?
UConn Innovation Fund has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UConn Innovation Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Gynion, Stemify, Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Intus Bio.
What was UConn Innovation Fund's most recent investment shown here?
UConn Innovation Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2022.
What sectors does UConn Innovation Fund focus on?
UConn Innovation Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does UConn Innovation Fund focus on?
UConn Innovation Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UConn Innovation Fund's AUM?
UConn Innovation Fund's assets under management are estimated between $1.5M and $1.5M.