Science Center
Overview
The University City Science Center is Philadelphia's premier catalyst of entrepreneurial activity, healthcare innovation, and economic growth . Established in 1963, the Science Center empowers startups to transform healthcare technologies into market-ready solutions . The firm offers industry access, deal flow, and strategic partnerships that accelerate commercialization, guiding emerging digital health, MedTech, and health tech companies through customer discovery, stakeholder engagement, capital readiness, and market adoption .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| envoyatHome | Feb 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Ostiio | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| PatientWing | Sep 2017 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Lara Health | Mar 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Avkin | May 2019 | Grant | Lead |
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Key People
Heath Naquin
Vice President Government and Capital Engagement
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Science Center based?
Science Center is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was Science Center founded?
Science Center was founded in 1963.
How many portfolio companies does Science Center have?
Science Center has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Science Center's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include envoyatHome, Ostiio, PatientWing, Lara Health, Avkin.
What was Science Center's most recent investment shown here?
Science Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in envoyatHome in 2022.
What sectors does Science Center focus on?
Science Center focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Science Center focus on?
Science Center typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Science Center's AUM?
Science Center's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.