UT Austin Seed Fund
Overview
A $10 million seed fund that invests in promising new startups built on university-owned intellectual property emerging from The University of Texas at Austin's research enterprise. The fund is managed by Discovery to Impact, the university's research commercialization and innovation group. It aims to invest in three to four new companies each year, with a focus on sectors including physical sciences, life sciences, computer science, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
discoveries.utexas.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NALA Membranes | May 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| ClearCam Inc. | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Supra Elemental Recovery, Inc. | Feb 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Nascent Materials Inc. | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Jurata Thin Film | Nov 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is UT Austin Seed Fund based?
UT Austin Seed Fund is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was UT Austin Seed Fund founded?
Founding year information for UT Austin Seed Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UT Austin Seed Fund have?
UT Austin Seed Fund has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UT Austin Seed Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NALA Membranes, ClearCam Inc., Supra Elemental Recovery, Inc., Nascent Materials Inc., Jurata Thin Film.
What was UT Austin Seed Fund's most recent investment shown here?
UT Austin Seed Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Supra Elemental Recovery, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does UT Austin Seed Fund focus on?
UT Austin Seed Fund focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does UT Austin Seed Fund focus on?
UT Austin Seed Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UT Austin Seed Fund's AUM?
UT Austin Seed Fund's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $10.0M.