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National Science Foundation

North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria

Description

America’s Seed Fund at the National Science Foundation awards nearly $200 million annually to startups and small businesses.

Investor Profile

National Science Foundation has made 4,093 investments, with 72 in the past 12 months and 96% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (99%)
  • Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (99%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Medical
  • Information Technology
  • Medical Device
  • Education
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Electronics
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FAQ

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

Who does National Science Foundation frequently co-invest with?

Small Business Innovation Research
Small Business Innovation Research
North America, Alabama, United States, America
Co-Investments: 6
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 9
MassChallenge
MassChallenge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Keiretsu Capital
Keiretsu Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
Fusion Fund
Fusion Fund
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Lux Capital
Lux Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
MassVentures
MassVentures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Cleantech Open
Cleantech Open
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3
US Department of Energy
US Department of Energy
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does National Science Foundation often collaborate with?

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Ben Littauer
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
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Irwin Jacobs
North America, California, United States, La Jolla
Shared Deals: 1
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Sonny Vu
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Salem
Shared Deals: 1
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Steven Levitan
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 1
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Steve LaValle
North America, Illinois, United States, Champaign
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by National Science Foundation?

Novaurum Biosciences

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Novaurum Bioscience creates nano-biological coatings for medical implants to reduce infections and enhance healing.

BiotechnologyMedicalNanotechnology
GrantMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $305,000
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $745,594
University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University of Nebraska, Omaha is a school in Omaha.

AlumniEducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantMar 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $400,000

University of Rochester - Warner School of Education is an educational platform.

Higher EducationTrainingUniversities
GrantJan 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Landmark College

Putney, Vermont, United States

Landmark College is a school in Putney.

GrantJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,100,000
Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

The Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) invests in research and development .

BiotechnologyEducation
GrantJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Dynocardia

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Dynocardia is a medical device company that offers direct, beat-to-beat measurement of blood pressure that is wrist-wearable.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DevicePersonal HealthWearablesWellness
GrantDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Nazareth University

Rochester, New York, United States

Nazareth University is an educational institution that provides various undergraduate and graduate programs.

E-LearningEducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
San Diego Supercomputer Center

La Jolla, California, United States

SDSC enables science and engineering discoveries through advances in computational science and data-intensive, high-performance computing.

Big DataDatabaseInformation Technology
GrantDec 5, 2024
Rubi Laboratories

San Francisco, California, United States

Rubi Laboratories develops biocatalyst solutions that turn carbon emissions into carbon-negative textiles.

BiotechnologyCleanTechManufacturingSustainabilityTextiles
GrantDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $969,961
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