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 3 of 11 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Deep Tech ×2Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1IoT ×1Medical Devices ×1Semiconductors ×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.
Codelucida develops error-correction coding technology for flash memory (NAND) storage.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsTucson, 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.
FreeFall 5G develops the FreeStar5G, an mmWave antenna system for 5G networks that provides 360-degree coverage from a single unit and fast beam switching without phase shifters.
Deep TechHardwareIoTTucson, US
Fabian Cordova(Executive Officer)Alex Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)Robert L Griffin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFletcher McCusker(Director)Douglas S Stetson(Director)Kenneth Dorushka(Director)
Co-investorsUAVenture Capital
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)
Co-investorsSeraphim Space
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.
StimAire develops wearable, wireless, and miniaturized medical solutions for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesTucson, US
Tarek Makansi(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsUAVenture Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFreeFall 5G · williamandwall.com · Feb 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has University Associates Venture Capital made?
- University Associates Venture Capital has 11 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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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