Robert Adelson
InvestorManaging Partner at OUP (Osage University Partners) · Managing Partner at Osage Venture Partners · Board director at Halfpenny Technologies
Merion, PA
Writes $1M – $10M checks
About
Robert Adelson runs complementary early-stage B2B SaaS and university-spinout funds, combining corporate law and 1990s buyout experience with long-tenure VC insight and a 50-year university-ecosystem focus.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Board director at Halfpenny Technologies
Intro paths
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Halfpenny Technologies's investors · 1
Co-founders at Halfpenny Technologies
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Charles HalfpennyChief Technology Officer
Experience
- Osage University Partners (OUP)Managing Partnercurrent2009 — presentBala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States
- Osage Venture PartnersManaging Partnercurrent1990 — presentBala Cynwyd, PA
- Pliant.ioMember Board Of Directorscurrent2021 — present
- Opsys TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- HelloTeamMember Board Of Directorscurrent2016 — present
- Jefferson Health SystemTrusteecurrent2006 — present
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityTrusteecurrent2005 — present
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalsTrusteecurrent2003 — present
- KatabatBoard of Directors2013 — 2020
- The Philadelphia SchoolTrustee1993 — 2009Philadelphia, PA
- Osage IndustriesPresident1990 — 2000Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Wolf BlockAssociate1986 — 1990
Skills & more
Venture Capital63Private Equity27Mergers6Healthcare21Fundraising11
From Robert's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
Halfpenny TechnologiesKatabatSevOneVividCortex
Investor
Cema TechnologiesInternet Capital GroupUS InteractiveZany Brainy
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Ajay Rayasam
Principal at Osage University Partners
Allen Chen
Principal at Osage University Partners
Anna Turetsky
General Partner, PxB Fund at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Beth Grafstrom
Senior Vice President at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Britt Kennett
Senior Executive Assistant at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Brittany de Kouchkovsky
Director, University Relations at Osage University Partners
Chris Nawalinski
Fund Accountant at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Claudia Dunnous
Chief Financial Officer at OUP (Osage University Partners)
Network1
Investors connected to Robert in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Adelson?
- Robert Adelson runs complementary early-stage B2B SaaS and university-spinout funds, combining corporate law and 1990s buyout experience with long-tenure VC insight and a 50-year university-ecosystem focus.
- Where does Robert Adelson work?
- Robert Adelson is Managing Partner at OUP (Osage University Partners) and Board director at Halfpenny Technologies.
- What does Robert Adelson invest in?
- Robert Adelson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- What check size does Robert Adelson write?
- Robert Adelson typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What boards does Robert Adelson sit on?
- Robert Adelson holds tracked board seats at Halfpenny Technologies, Katabat, SevOne, VividCortex.
- What companies has Robert Adelson invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Cema Technologies, Internet Capital Group, US Interactive, Zany Brainy.
- Where did Robert Adelson go to school?
- Robert Adelson studied at Yale Law School (JD, Law); Yale University (BA, History).
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