University Technology Fund
Assets Under Management
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Ticket Size
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Portfolio Companies
4
Exits
0
Investment Thesis
University Technology Fund fosters innovation by providing research grants and pre-seed funding to tech startups emerging from African universities. Their unique model bridges the gap between academia and industry, nurturing impactful startups like BioCODE and Immobazyme.
Focus Sectors
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceManufacturingMedTechAIFinancial ServicesBiotechnology ResearchFinTechPharmaceutical
Investment Stages
GrantSeedFunding RoundPre-seedSeries AVenture
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 4 verified portfolio companies.
Jem HR
Jem is the employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp.
BioCODE
BioCODE is a South African startup which aims at providing a future where the cure lies in prevention and develop point-of-care smart sensing solutions.
Immobazyme
Immobazyme utilises precision fermentation to produce high-value active protein ingredients.
Fluorobiotech
Fluorobiotech expands access to high‑quality enzymes powering global biotech innovation.
University Technology Fund: quick facts
- Which startups has University Technology Fund invested in?
- University Technology Fund has backed at least 4 African startups, including Jem HR, BioCODE, Immobazyme and Fluorobiotech.
- What stages does University Technology Fund invest in?
- University Technology Fund invests at the Seed, Pre-seed and Series A stages.
- Which sectors does University Technology Fund invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device, Manufacturing, MedTech and AI.
