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University of Southern California

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, Californiausc.edu

Overview

The University of Southern California is a private research university that operates an internal Investment Office to manage its multi-billion dollar endowment, primarily acting as a Limited Partner (LP) in various asset classes including private equity, venture capital, and real estate.

Year Founded

1880

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

usc.edu

Investments

University of Southern California investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Teamily Inc.Feb 2026SeedCo-investor
Silver Spur TherapeuticsJun 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
PrefaceApr 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
ChainOpera AIDec 2024SeedLead
TensorOpera AIDec 2024SeedCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is University of Southern California based?

University of Southern California is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was University of Southern California founded?

University of Southern California was founded in 1880.

How many portfolio companies does University of Southern California have?

University of Southern California has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Southern California's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Teamily Inc., Silver Spur Therapeutics, Preface, ChainOpera AI, TensorOpera AI.

What was University of Southern California's most recent investment?

University of Southern California's most recent investment on Caplight was in Teamily Inc. in 2026.

What sectors does University of Southern California focus on?

University of Southern California focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does University of Southern California focus on?

University of Southern California typically invests at the Early stage.

What is University of Southern California's AUM?

University of Southern California's assets under management are estimated between $8.2B and $8.2B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded1880

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