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Harvard University

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge

Description

Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.

Investor Profile

Harvard University has backed more than 13 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Finance.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (54%)
  • Pre Seed (15%)
  • Seed (15%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (15%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Colombia (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Computer Vision
  • Information Services
  • Public Safety
  • Legal
  • Non Profit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Harvard University frequently co-invest with?

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de SP
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 1
HAX
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Space Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Greentown Labs
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Somerville
Co-Investments: 1
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 1
Ubiquity Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Carnegie Institution for Science
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
The E14 Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Harvard University?

MejorCDT

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

MejorCDT is an investment platform for Latin America that aims to make investing safe and simple.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Autonomo Technologies

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Autonomo Simplifies Shopping for Retailers and Customers

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionRetail TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedDec 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Gaia AI

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Gaia AI uses drones, Lidar, and computer vision to collect data in forests.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionInformation ServicesMachine Learning
Pre SeedDec 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Giant Magellan Telescope Organization

Pasadena, California, United States

The ground-based Giant Magellan Telescope will be one of a next class of "Extremely Large Telescopes.

Communications InfrastructureInfrastructureOptical Communication
GrantAug 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $205,000,000
DigiBuild

Dover, Delaware, United States

DigiBuild develops a construction management software that utilizes blockchain technology.

BlockchainConstructionManagement Information SystemsSoftware
SeedJul 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Whist

New York, New York, United States

Whist is a Chrome browser that enables secure remote work from any device.

Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityOperating SystemsSecuritySoftwareWeb Browsers
Non Equity AssistanceMay 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $75,000
Upsolve

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Upsolve helps low-income individuals to file for bankruptcy for free.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLegalNon Profit
GrantMay 15, 2017
Upsolve

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Upsolve helps low-income individuals to file for bankruptcy for free.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLegalNon Profit
GrantMay 1, 2016
RapidSOS

New York, New York, United States

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that connects devices, apps, and sensors for safety agents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsPublic Safety
GrantDec 31, 2014
Amount Raised: $500,000
Mark43

New York, New York, United States

Mark43 offers cloud-based public safety software for law enforcement to ensure accurate responses.

GovTechInformation ServicesLaw EnforcementPublic SafetySoftware
GrantMay 1, 2013
Amount Raised: $75,000