Research Bridge Partners
Overview
Research Bridge Partners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit venture capital firm that identifies and invests in companies built around breakthrough technologies from mid-continent research universities. It uses proprietary analytics to find leading researchers and bridges them with national startup resources, focusing on the biomedical sector. The organization was co-founded by Isaac Barchas and Reid Hoffman and operates a dual-capital model, using philanthropic funds to source and prepare opportunities and a for-profit venture fund, Research Bridge Partners-Catalyst Fund, for investment.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
researchbridgepartners.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erisyon | Nov 2020 | Seed | Lead |
| GenrAb, Inc. | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tetricus Labs | Sep 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Eradivir | Apr 2020 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Research Bridge Partners based?
Research Bridge Partners is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was Research Bridge Partners founded?
Founding year information for Research Bridge Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Research Bridge Partners have?
Research Bridge Partners has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Research Bridge Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Erisyon, GenrAb, Inc., Tetricus Labs, Eradivir.
What was Research Bridge Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Research Bridge Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in GenrAb, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Research Bridge Partners focus on?
Research Bridge Partners focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Research Bridge Partners focus on?
Research Bridge Partners typically invests at the Early stage.