WARF
FoundationMadison · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
WARF was established by University of Wisconsin visionaries to help translate the university's research into solutions for global problems. Acting as the designated patenting and licensing organization for UW-Madison, it supports the full cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment. For roughly a century it has worked to advance transformative academic discoveries toward market applications, managing intellectual property and reinvesting to further support the university's research mission.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does WARF invest at?
- WARF invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does WARF focus on?
- WARF focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is WARF located?
- WARF is headquartered in Madison, US.
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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
Recyclable protein degraders could boost cancer immunotherapy
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
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