Osage University Partners
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Late Stage · 21 people tracked
Investment thesis
Osage University Partners focuses on backing startups that commercialize scientific and technological breakthroughs originating from academic and research institutions. The firm tracks emerging technologies — including immunotherapy, gene therapy, protein degraders, semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial neural networks — over long development horizons, then invests in and partners with promising companies bringing them to market. Its technology team covers sectors from enterprise software and cybersecurity to semiconductors and climate tech, while its life science team supports biotech companies from formation through crossover investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 21 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cloud Computing ×2SaaS ×2Semiconductors ×2
HQs:United States×8Israel×2
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEridu develops networking infrastructure optimized for artificial intelligence workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSaratoga, US
Drew Perkins(CEO and founder)
Seattle, US
Kenneth F. Daniel(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Porter(Director)Diego M. Oppenheimer(Executive Officer, Director)Anna Patterson(Director)
Antiva Biosciences develops a topical therapeutic for women with high-risk HPV infection and pre-cancerous cervical lesions, utilizing antiviral prodrug chemistry.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesRedwood City, US
Gail Maderis(Director)Kristine Ball(Executive Officer, Director)Elaine Chien(Executive Officer)Sarah Walter(Executive Officer)Raju Gadiraju(Executive Officer)Steven James(Director)
AssetWatch provides cloud-based asset monitoring software and sensor technology to help manufacturing and industrial facilities prevent unplanned equipment downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSWesterville, US
Brian Graham(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Zell(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Petersen(Director)Fred Tanne(Director)William Ruff(Executive Officer)David Moritz(Director)
Brimstone develops co-production processes to manufacture cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single feedstock in an integrated facility.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsOakland, US
Cody Finke(CEO)Hugo Leandri
Elementary builds data observability tools that monitor data quality and reliability for modern data teams.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Quintessent develops optical connectivity solutions to address chip-to-chip communication bottlenecks in large-scale computing and AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Barbara, US
Alan Liu(CEO, Co-Founder & Board Member)Brian Koch(VP of Engineering & Co-Founder)John Bowers(Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder)
The leading provider of processor core IP based on the free and open RISC-V instruction set architecture and complete silicon solutions.
San Francisco, US
Stefan A Dyckerhoff(Executive Officer, Director)Todd Dagres(Director)Yunsup Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Krste Asanovic(Director)Naveed Sherwani(Executive Officer)
Tessera provides a multi-agent AI platform for enterprise system modernization, automating processes across ERP, CRM, HCM, and finance systems with governed execution.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Kabir Nagrecha(Chief Executive Officer)inMing Chang(Chief Operating Officer)inAnirudh Sriram(Chief Technology Officer)inPrakash Gupta(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Osage University Partners invest at?
- Osage University Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Osage University Partners's typical check size?
- Osage University Partners typically writes checks of $1M – $20M.
- What sectors does Osage University Partners focus on?
- Osage University Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Semiconductors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamUniversity Spinouts and Deep Tech Investing | Marc Singer | Osage University Partners (OUP) - YouTube
Deep Tech Leaders · Marc Singer
Ventures #15 w/ Matt Cohen - Managing Partner @ Osage University Partners (OUP) | BIOS - YouTube
BIOS · Matt Cohen
Founder's Equity: Formation, Dilution, Industry Averages - Manny Stockman, Osage University Partners - YouTube
UCLA TDG · Manny Stockman
Marc Singer, John Lee (Osage University Partners)
Marc Singer · vimeo.com
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: Tips and Tricks for Navigating New Funding Opportunities
Osage University Partners
Exploring Venture Debt: A Strategic Option for Startup Growth
Osage University Partners
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