Osage University Partners (OUP)
Osage University Partners (OUP) is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in startups developing pioneering technologies in partnership with top universities and research institutions worldwide. Since 2009, OUP has invested in over 130 portfolio companies, with a focus on university spinouts across all stages and sectors, including technology and life sciences. The firm provides capital, strategic guidance, and extensive connections to help university-based startups commercialize their innovations and reach the market.
Osage University Partners (OUP)
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Services
Equity investments across stages
Direct venture investments into startups across seed, growth, late-stage, and crossover rounds; stated typical investment size ranges provided.
Company formation and commercialization support
Hands-on support converting research into product strategy and early company operations, including pre-investment engagement with founders and tech-transfer offices.
University partnership program and tech-transfer engagement
Formal partnerships with university technology transfer offices that include shared programs, educational offerings, and economic benefit structures.
Portfolio development and network introductions
Operational and strategic support for portfolio companies including introductions to potential investors, hires, customers, and strategic partners.
Educational programming: webinars and insights
Regular public webinars, written insights, and interview series covering financing trends, cap tables, staffing, patient data licensing, and other startup topics.
Newsletter and community updates
Quarterly newsletter distribution with updates on fund activities, insights, and events targeted to academic founders and partners.
Equity investments across stages
Direct venture investments into startups across seed, growth, late-stage, and crossover rounds; stated typical investment size ranges provided.
Company formation and commercialization support
Hands-on support converting research into product strategy and early company operations, including pre-investment engagement with founders and tech-transfer offices.
University partnership program and tech-transfer engagement
Formal partnerships with university technology transfer offices that include shared programs, educational offerings, and economic benefit structures.
Portfolio development and network introductions
Operational and strategic support for portfolio companies including introductions to potential investors, hires, customers, and strategic partners.
Educational programming: webinars and insights
Regular public webinars, written insights, and interview series covering financing trends, cap tables, staffing, patient data licensing, and other startup topics.
Newsletter and community updates
Quarterly newsletter distribution with updates on fund activities, insights, and events targeted to academic founders and partners.
Expertise Areas
- University startup commercialization
- Venture capital investing (seed to late-stage and crossover)
- Company formation for life-science and deep-tech startups
- Technology transfer and TTO engagement
Key Technologies
- Gene editing
- Cell therapy
- Quantum computing
- Artificial intelligence