Drexel University
Overview
Drexel University is a private research university that makes investments through its endowment and the Drexel University Innovation Fund. The endowment acts as a limited partner, allocating a portion of its capital to venture capital and private equity, while the Innovation Fund makes direct, early-stage investments in startups affiliated with the university.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AER Cosmetics | Jun 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Ossentia Medical | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| 1DNano | May 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| MXene, Inc. | May 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| SusMaX | Aug 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Gustave Gottlieb
Medical Student, Founder And President Of The Infectious Disease Interest Group, Editor For The Tincture, Mentor For The First Aid Program, Research Fellow, Student Ambassador
Kamal Shaik
Academic Coach, Peer Mentor, Ultrasound Club Co-Founder, Student Ambassador
Alexej Dick
Principal Investigator Program Director (Translational Drug Discovery & Protein Sciences)
Pooja Jain
Professor Principal Investigator
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Drexel University based?
Drexel University is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was Drexel University founded?
Drexel University was founded in 1891.
How many portfolio companies does Drexel University have?
Drexel University has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Drexel University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AER Cosmetics, Ossentia Medical, 1DNano, MXene, Inc., SusMaX.
What was Drexel University's most recent investment shown here?
Drexel University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AER Cosmetics in 2024.
What sectors does Drexel University focus on?
Drexel University focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Drexel University focus on?
Drexel University typically invests at the Early stage.