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University of Tennessee Research Foundation

University of Tennessee Research Foundation

Knoxville, Tennesseetennessee.edu

Overview

University of Tennessee Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the commercialization of University of Tennessee intellectual property through licensing, startup creation, and investment.

Year Founded

1934

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

University of Tennessee Research Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Orion TherapeuticsJul 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
RaevJun 2022GrantCo-investor
PreTeL, Inc.Jun 2026SeedCo-investor
AluminAiryJul 2025GrantCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is University of Tennessee Research Foundation based?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

When was University of Tennessee Research Foundation founded?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation was founded in 1934.

How many portfolio companies does University of Tennessee Research Foundation have?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Tennessee Research Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Orion Therapeutics, Raev, PreTeL, Inc., AluminAiry.

What was University of Tennessee Research Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in PreTeL, Inc. in 2026.

What sectors does University of Tennessee Research Foundation focus on?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does University of Tennessee Research Foundation focus on?

Stage focus information for University of Tennessee Research Foundation is not publicly available.

What is University of Tennessee Research Foundation's AUM?

University of Tennessee Research Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $5.0M and $5.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKnoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded1934

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