California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university that makes direct pre-seed and seed stage investments in technology companies commercializing intellectual property from the university. Its investment activities are primarily managed through its Office of Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships (OTTCP), which runs vehicles like the Caltech Seed Fund. Additionally, Caltech's Investment Office manages a multi-billion dollar endowment, acting as a limited partner with a significant allocation to private equity and venture capital.