HARPER COURT VENTURES
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Harper Court Ventures focuses on commercializing breakthrough research from the University of Chicago ecosystem. The firm invests in pre-seed companies at the intersection of quantum computing, life sciences, energy, and artificial intelligence, with a mission to build the Midwest's deep tech innovation engine by partnering with university-backed founders and leveraging deep tech expertise from Silicon Valley.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Digital Health ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:United States×3Australia×1India×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFlow Medical develops technology for catheter-directed thrombolysis treatment of pulmonary embolism, aiming to improve precision in lytic medication dosing to reduce readmission rates. The company targets interventional cardiologists and radiologists managing acute PE cases.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US
Jonathan Paul(Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer)Osman Ahmed(Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer)
MapMyIndia provides digital mapping and location-based services for various applications and industries in India. The company operates mapping and geospatial intelligence platforms.
Data & InfrastructureIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDelhi, IN
SimCare provides AI-powered avatar-based simulation practice for counseling and mental health training programs. The platform offers 500+ virtual client scenarios to help students develop interpersonal, counseling, and diagnostic skills across psychology, psychiatry, clinical counseling, social work, and behavioral health disciplines.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechNew York City, US
PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes. The company develops quantum chips, cryogenic systems, and modular quantum computing platforms for commercial deployment across industries.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU
Prof. Jeremy O'Brien(Co-founder & Executive Chairman)Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Prof. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)
Agility Robotics develops and deploys humanoid robots for warehouse automation and logistics operations. The company manufactures commercial robots that move packages and totes in distribution centers.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSalem, US
Jonathan Hurst(Co-founder & Chief Robot Officer)Damion Shelton(Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HARPER COURT VENTURES invest at?
- HARPER COURT VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does HARPER COURT VENTURES focus on?
- HARPER COURT VENTURES focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, Quantum Computing.
- Where is HARPER COURT VENTURES located?
- HARPER COURT VENTURES is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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