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UF Innovate | Ventures

UF Innovate | Ventures

Gainesville, Floridaufl.edu

Overview

UF Innovate | Ventures is the venture capital arm of the University of Florida, focused on investing in and supporting early-stage, technology-based startup companies that are commercializing university inventions. It primarily invests in seed and early-stage companies in sectors including healthcare, software, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

Year Founded

1985

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

ufl.edu

Investments

UF Innovate | Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
iOncologiMay 2025SeedCo-investor
Kate TherapeuticsJun 2023Series ACo-investor
Kate TherapeuticsJun 2023Series ACo-investor
StrideBioMar 2021Series BCo-investor
Mattrix TechnologiesAug 2020Series A ExtensionCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGainesville, Florida
Year Founded1985

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