The Pennsylvania State University
Overview
The Pennsylvania State University is a public research university that manages its endowment assets and operating investments through its Office of Investment Management, primarily focusing on the Long-Term Investment Pool (LTIP) to support the university's mission.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Reach Labs | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Arbitrator Intelligence Inc. | Jul 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Illuminate Therapeutics | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Phospholutions | Apr 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SafeTraces | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Scarlett Miller
Special Advisor to the Senior Vice President for Research, Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design & Manufacturing, Director, Center for Research in Design and Innovation, Director and Founder
Daniel Heckman
Managing Director
Jocelin Reed
Managing Director, Investments
Michael Pettit
Managing Director, Operations
Kelly Rimmer
Senior Director of Principal Gifts
Heather Winfield
Director of Campaign & University Initiatives, Principal Gifts
J. Bernardo
Principal Investigator
Vladislav Andrzhievsky
SQL Server Principal DBA
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Pennsylvania State University based?
The Pennsylvania State University is headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States.
When was The Pennsylvania State University founded?
The Pennsylvania State University was founded in 1855.
How many portfolio companies does The Pennsylvania State University have?
The Pennsylvania State University has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Pennsylvania State University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Beyond Reach Labs, Arbitrator Intelligence Inc., Illuminate Therapeutics, Phospholutions, SafeTraces.
What was The Pennsylvania State University's most recent investment shown here?
The Pennsylvania State University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SafeTraces in 2025.
What sectors does The Pennsylvania State University focus on?
The Pennsylvania State University focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does The Pennsylvania State University focus on?
Stage focus information for The Pennsylvania State University is not publicly available.