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Washington University in St. Louis

North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis

Description

Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.

Investor Profile

Washington University in St. Louis has backed more than 3 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (67%)
  • Series A (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (67%)
  • Singapore (33%)

Industry Focus

  • Advanced Materials
  • Aerospace
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Space Travel
  • Bitcoin
  • Mobile Apps
  • Mobile Payments
  • Payments
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Washington University in St. Louis frequently co-invest with?

Boryung Pharmaceutical
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Disruptive Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 1
Drake Management
North America, New York, United States, Nyack
Co-Investments: 1
Aidenlair Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Empede Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 1
Declaration Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Hemisphere Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Mckinney
Co-Investments: 1
C5 Capital
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Washington University in St. Louis often collaborate with?

Anil Patel
North America, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
VE
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JD
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Washington University in St. Louis?

Surfin

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Surfin is a financial services company that offers wealth management and risk management tools through fintech applications.

Financial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Series AApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Strike

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Strike is an API used by merchants to accept payments from customers globally.

BitcoinMobile AppsMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BSep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Axiom Space

Houston, Texas, United States

Axiom Space is a commercial space station company that connects to the ISS.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
Series BFeb 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $130,000,000