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WARF

WARF

Madison, Wisconsinwarf.org

Overview

WARF is the designated patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which supports scientific research within the UW-Madison community by providing financial support, actively managing assets, and moving innovations to the marketplace.

Year Founded

1925

AUM

$3.1B

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

warf.org

Investments

WARF investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Leo Cancer CareJun 2024Series CLead
Asto CTMay 2024Early FundingCo-investor
InnervaceSep 2022Series ACo-investor
Elephas BiosciencesSep 2022Series B-
Asto CTJul 2021Series BCo-investor

Key People

Katie Rice

Principal - WARF Ventures

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMadison, Wisconsin
Year Founded1925
AUM$3.1B

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