Vanderbilt University

North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville

Description

Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering various learning programs.

Investor Profile

Vanderbilt University has backed more than 17 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea, United Kingdom.
Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Software, Aerospace.

Stage Focus

Seed (24%)
Series A (24%)
Series B (18%)
Series C (12%)
Series F (6%)
Series G (6%)
Grant (6%)
Series Unknown (6%)

Country Focus

United States (59%)
South Korea (24%)
United Kingdom (6%)
Singapore (6%)

Industry Focus

Financial Services
Software
Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Manufacturing
Military
Travel
Fintech
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Vanderbilt University frequently co-invest with?

Third Prime

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 2

Altos Ventures

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 3

University of Illinois Foundation

North America, Illinois, United States, Urbana

Co-Investments: 3

Axiom Asia Private Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 2

Quiet Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Valhalla Ventures

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Co-Investments: 1

BlueRun Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Co-Investments: 1

Silent Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Dallas

Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Vanderbilt University often collaborate with?

Dan Wright

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Jon Runyan

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Vanderbilt University?

Zeno Power

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Zeno is developing next-generation radioisotope power systems that generate carbon-free, resilient power for decades.

AerospaceClean EnergyNuclear

Series BMay 14, 2025

Amount Raised: $50,000,000

UNION

Dallas, Texas, United States

The modern energetics prime.

GovernmentIndustrial AutomationManufacturingMilitary

SeedApr 30, 2025

Amount Raised: $50,000,000

Aeon

Austin, Texas, United States

Aeon develops advanced capabilities at scale for maximum deterrence.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionIntelligent SystemsManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

SeedMar 14, 2025

Amount Raised: $5,800,000

EnCharge AI

Santa Clara, California, United States

EnCharge AI designs analog in-memory-computing AI chips and develops AI systems for AI computing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Embedded SoftwareSemiconductorSoftware

Series BFeb 13, 2025

Amount Raised: $100,000,000

Bilt Rewards

New York, New York, United States

Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership.

FinTechLoyalty ProgramsReal EstateRental Property

Series UnknownAug 1, 2024

Amount Raised: $150,000,000

Paywatch

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Paywatch is a payment platform that gives employees early access to their earnings.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware

Series AJun 24, 2024

Amount Raised: $13,793,103

MyRealTrip

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

#1 Travel Superapp in South Korea

Collaborative ConsumptionTourismTravel

Series FJan 18, 2024

Amount Raised: $56,485,987

HeroWear

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

HeroWear is a workforce wearable company that is developing a suite of assistive clothing solutions that reduce fatigue and physical strain.

Consumer GoodsHealth CareLogisticsWearables

SeedMay 23, 2023

Amount Raised: $250,000

Backpackr

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Backpackr offers an online app store that enables users to buy a range of smartphone applications.

AppsComputerTravel

Series CJan 10, 2023

Amount Raised: $16,127,431

IDUS

Mapo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

IDUS is an online marketplace for consumer goods.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceMarketplace

Series CJan 10, 2023

Amount Raised: $16,127,431

Vanderbilt University

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Which angels does Vanderbilt University often collaborate with?

What are some of recent deals done by Vanderbilt University?

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