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Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizonaasu.edu

Overview

Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university in the Phoenix metropolitan area . ASU is known for innovation and dedicated to solving real-world problems, fostering a culture where academic research and initiatives directly contribute to societal well-being . The ASU Foundation manages ASU's endowment, serving as the university's entrepreneurial arm in technology commercialization, real estate investment, and other emerging initiatives .

Year Founded

1885

Portfolio Companies

11

Website

asu.edu

Investments

Arizona State University investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TOBY, Inc.Jul 2025GrantCo-investor
Roddy MedicalMay 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
MiiHealthMar 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
CarbonCapture Inc.Aug 2023GrantCo-investor
MediwhaleApr 2023Series ACo-investor

Key People

Aryan Rastogi

Managing Director

Dan Linden

Senior Managing Director

Lori Hidinger

Managing Director

Stephen Feinson

Managing Director

steve Moorman

Managing Director

Brandon Olsen

Fire Safety Partner

Cullen LaBarge

Safety Partner

Howard Whipple

Safety Data Partner

Tara Vogelsang

Safety Partner

Erica Cottrell

Assistant Director, KE PMO

Bert Valenzuela

TSA, Principal

Chad Senum

Accountant Principal

David Clough

Accountant Principal

Dwayne Bosman

Systems Support Principal

Jan Janiczek

Graphic Designer Principal

Jean Robinson

Architect Principal

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HeadquartersTempe, Arizona
Year Founded1885

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