UT Horizon Fund
Government fundAustin · Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
The UT Horizon Fund is a university-sponsored strategic investment vehicle backing formative-stage companies that have a technology license agreement with a University of Texas System institution or in which a UT System institution holds equity. Established by the UT System Board of Regents in 2011, it aims to help System-related companies generate social and financial returns. The fund acts as a collaborative co-investor and long-term partner rather than pricing or leading rounds, investing alongside other capital sources. Target companies typically have a full-time leader, an implemented business plan, and a reasonable prospect of attracting additional investors in the current round.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 12 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×4Medical Devices ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Biotech ×3SaaS ×3Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Sales Tech ×2
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 12 tracked
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Mobia Medical (formerly MicroTransponder) develops Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy, an FDA-approved treatment for stroke survivors with moderate to severe upper extremity impairment.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Richard John Foust(Executive Officer, Director)Frank McEachern(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNelson Bunker Curnes(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Jordan Curnes II(Executive Officer, Director)Casey Tansey(Director)Dana Mead(Director)
Co-investorsLongitude CapitalUS Venture Partners
Alafair Biosciences develops naturally-derived hydrogel products for soft-tissue protection during surgery, using a hyaluronic acid and alginate technology to create a protective gliding surface that prevents postoperative tissue tethering and scarring.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsAustin, US
Daniel Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)John Joyoprayitno(Executive Officer)
BoardJerry DeVries(Director)inRobert Wills(Director)Christophe Lavigne(Director)John B. Henneman, III(Director)
Co-investorsATPTEXO Ventures
Cloudflare provides web performance and security infrastructure solutions, helping websites optimize speed and protect against threats and malicious traffic.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityHealthtechGroton, US
James D. Lechleiter(Director)William Korinek(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey L. Ives(Director)
Co-investorsBoston Harbor Angels
Cerebri AI builds purpose-built AI agents ("CAI Agents") for corporate Travel & Expense and indirect procurement, running on its AIQ Data Foundry that unifies TMC, card, expense, and HR/ERP data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsWorldQuant VenturesLeawood Venture Capital Llc
EMIT Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells FDA-cleared, CE-marked portable IV fluid and blood warming devices (HypothermX HX100/LG) that use a flameless hydrocarbon combustion process to treat and prevent hypothermia without generated power.
Defense TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
BoardJeffery Sheldon(Executive Officer, Director)Elvin Jerome Pederson(Director)
Co-investorsCitareTx Investment Partners
Emtora Biosciences is a clinical-stage life science company developing eRapa, a novel formulation of rapamycin, to prevent the onset and recurrence of cancer.
BiotechLongevityMedical Devices
BiotechAustin, US
James Brian Windsor(President and CEO)Steven Idell(Director)
BoardAaron Fletcher(Director)inJoseph Woelkers(Director)Robert Mills(Director)
Co-investorsBios Partners
navify Clinical Hub (from Roche Diagnostics) is a clinical software platform for oncology care teams that supports multidisciplinary tumor board workflows, centralized patient data, care coordination, and clinical decision support.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsHouston Angel Network
Quantified builds an AI-powered software platform.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsTrestle Partners
Quantified offers an AI-powered coaching and roleplay platform that trains sales reps through simulated practice, onboarding, and certification.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioMicroTransponderNASDAQ: MOBI
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UT Horizon Fund made?
- UT Horizon Fund has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does UT Horizon Fund invest at?
- UT Horizon Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does UT Horizon Fund focus on?
- UT Horizon Fund focuses on Biotech, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is UT Horizon Fund located?
- UT Horizon Fund is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does UT Horizon Fund lead rounds?
- UT Horizon Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does UT Horizon Fund co-invest with?
- UT Horizon Fund most often shares deals with CitareTx Investment Partners, Longitude Capital, TEXO Ventures, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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