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Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences

Ithaca, New Yorkcornell.edu

Overview

The Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences is a business incubator at Cornell University that supports the commercialization of life science technologies developed by university faculty, staff, and students. The center provides laboratory and office space, business planning support, and facilitates connections with investors to help startup companies grow to the point of attracting significant outside investment.

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Persista Bio Inc.Oct 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
ProtogenixJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
ArcScanFeb 2015Series ACo-investor

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FAQ

Where is Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences based?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, United States.

When was Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences founded?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences was founded in 2011.

How many portfolio companies does Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences have?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Persista Bio Inc., Protogenix, ArcScan.

What was Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences's most recent investment shown here?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Persista Bio Inc. in 2025.

What sectors does Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences focus on?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences focus on?

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersIthaca, New York
Year Founded2011

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