University Associates Venture Capital
Venture capitalTucson · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
UAVC invests in national security and healthcare technologies with transformative private and public applications. It targets companies from seed through growth stages, providing not just capital but strategic partnership and access aimed at enabling successful commercialization of dual-use technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 11 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12019 · 12 dated
Materials company providing patented carbon-fiber shells for permanent bridge and marine pile repair.
Laser technology company with cutting-edge midwave-infrared supercontinuum laser solutions.
Data infrastructure company offering patented error-correction solutions with highly scalable throughput.
Tucson, US
David Declercq(Executive Officer, Director)Shiva Kumar Planjery(Executive Officer, Director)Bane Vasic(Executive Officer, Director)
Advanced medical refrigeration systems company ensuring the integrity of life-saving blood products.
Laser technology company delivering customizable wavelength, size, weight, power, and efficiency combinations.
5G disruptive technology company providing intelligent antenna systems for the global 5G market.
Tucson, US
Fabian Cordova(Executive Officer)Alex Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas S Stetson(Director)Kenneth Dorushka(Director)Robert L Griffin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFletcher McCusker(Director)
Aerospace communications company revolutionizing cislunar and terrestrial communications with lightweight, low-power antennas.
Tucson, US
Douglas S Stetson(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher K Walker(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Geraci(Executive Officer)Thomas R Brown(Executive Officer)
BoardFletcher McCusker(Director)Scott Webster(Director)
Eye care technology company providing automated, accurate refractive error correction in 60 seconds.
Medical device company using carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers for minimally invasive intramedullary nailing alternatives.
Early-stage biotechnology company developing non-opioid therapeutics for chronic pain relief.
Sleep apnea treatment company with a neuromodulation platform injectable through a needle in under 15 minutes.
HealthtechTucson, US
Tarek Makansi(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does University Associates Venture Capital invest at?
- University Associates Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does University Associates Venture Capital focus on?
- University Associates Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is University Associates Venture Capital located?
- University Associates Venture Capital is headquartered in Tucson, US.
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