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NYU Innovation Venture Fund

NYU Innovation Venture Fund

New York City, New Yorkentrepreneur.nyu.edu

Overview

A seed-stage, philanthropic evergreen venture capital fund that invests exclusively in startups founded by, and/or commercializing technologies, innovations, and intellectual property developed by current NYU students, faculty, and researchers. The fund provides capital, contacts within the entrepreneurial and venture communities, and practical coaching to help transform ideas into successful startups. It typically co-invests with other angel investors and venture capital firms.

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

NYU Innovation Venture Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
OraLivaOct 2025SeedCo-investor
Omios BiologicsOct 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
JonesMar 2025Series ACo-investor
BatonNov 2023SeedCo-investor
Baton SystemsNov 2023SeedCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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