University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments is an investment firm responsible for managing the University of Pennsylvania's endowment and pension assets, primarily through the Associated Investments Fund (AIF), to provide perpetual financial support for the university's academic and research missions.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch Biotherapeutics | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Nirby | Apr 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Vittoria Biotherapeutics | Nov 2024 | Private Financing Extension | Co-investor |
| Twentyeight Health | Feb 2023 | Pre Seed | - |
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Key People
Anila Russell-Hall
Autism Awareness In Action Founder
Benjamin Franklin
Founder
Gary Hatfield
Co-founder, Visual Studies Program, Assoc. Full Professor Of Philosophy
Scott Kleinman
Founder Of Kleinman Center For Energy Policy, Board Of Overseers At Stuart Weitzman School Of Design
Shrey Patel
Doctoral Candidate Clean Energy Conversions Lab, Perry World House Graduate Fellow, President Graduate Student Hiking Club, Co-founder And Program Chair International Peer Mentorship Program, Peer Educator Financial Wellness Penn, Graduate Co-Vice Chair International Student Advisory Board
Annie Jeong
Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA BioFoundry (NSF AIRFoundry)
Benjamin Dibling
Associate Vice Provost For Research & Managing Director, PCI
Bridget Dougherty
Managing Director Of Research Programs
Denita L. Henderson
Managing Director, Pennovation Works
Ken Winneg
Managing Director Of Survey Research
Linda Donoho
Managing Director, Center For Innovation Precision Dentistry
Melissa Kelly
Deputy Managing Director - Penn Center For Innovation
Michelle Legaspi Hutchings
Managing Director Of VIPER (Vagelos Integrated Program In Energy Research)
Nadine Gruhn
Managing Director, Vagelos Institute For Energy Science And Technology
Norman Mitchell
Managing Director
Paul Polichino
Managing Director, Office Of Investments
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments based?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments founded?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments have?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Nirby, Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Twentyeight Health.
What was University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments's most recent investment?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments's most recent investment on Caplight was in Dispatch Biotherapeutics in 2025.
What sectors does University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments focus on?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments 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, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments focus on?
University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments typically invests at the Early stage.