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Genesis Program

Genesis Program

Austin, Texasgenesisut.com

Overview

Genesis Program is a venture capital firm affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin that provides pre-seed capital and mentorship to startups founded by student entrepreneurs.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Genesis Program investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Elite SweetsDec 2017AcceleratorCo-investor
EquitleMay 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
HitchAug 2018SeedCo-investor
BarkeepDec 2018Pre SeedCo-investor
Gazelle EcosolutionsSep 2022AcceleratorCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Genesis Program based?

Genesis Program is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

When was Genesis Program founded?

Genesis Program was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does Genesis Program have?

Genesis Program has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Genesis Program's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Elite Sweets, Equitle, Hitch, Barkeep, Gazelle Ecosolutions.

What was Genesis Program's most recent investment shown here?

Genesis Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Equitle in 2026.

What sectors does Genesis Program focus on?

Genesis Program focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Genesis Program focus on?

Genesis Program typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Year Founded2015

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