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Penn Center for Innovation

Penn Center for Innovation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniapci.upenn.edu

Overview

Penn Center for Innovation is the technology transfer office for the University of Pennsylvania that helps commercialize university discoveries through licensing, corporate partnerships, and the formation and support of new ventures.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Penn Center for Innovation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
LiluJul 2020SeedCo-investor
SchoolSimsJan 2014SpinoffCo-investor
VasowatchApr 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
Brainstorm DiagnosticsDec 2021SeedCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Penn Center for Innovation based?

Penn Center for Innovation is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was Penn Center for Innovation founded?

Penn Center for Innovation was founded in 2014.

How many portfolio companies does Penn Center for Innovation have?

Penn Center for Innovation has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Penn Center for Innovation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lilu, SchoolSims, Vasowatch, Brainstorm Diagnostics.

What was Penn Center for Innovation's most recent investment shown here?

Penn Center for Innovation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Vasowatch in 2023.

What sectors does Penn Center for Innovation focus on?

Penn Center for Innovation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Penn Center for Innovation focus on?

Penn Center for Innovation typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Year Founded2014

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