OUP
Backing breakout researchers and entrepreneurs emerging from the world's leading research labs and innovation ecosystems, solving the toughest problems across technology and life sciences.
Check Size$1M – $20M
StagesPre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series c, Crossover
LocationUS
Data quality68good
Investment thesis
Backing breakout researchers and entrepreneurs emerging from the world's leading research labs and innovation ecosystems, solving the toughest problems across technology and life sciences.
70 confidence · stated by fund
What sets OUP apart
- 150+ university and research institution partnerships
- Deep technical expertise via VCs, scientists, and operators
- 35+ IPO exits indicating venture-scale track record
- All-stage investment capability from pre-seed to crossover
Investment profile
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series c, Crossover
- Sectors
- Software, Hardware, Climate tech, Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research tools
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What does OUP invest in?
- OUP is a pre-seed, seed, series a, series b, series c, crossover stage Software, Hardware, Climate tech, Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research tools investor, typically writing $1M – $20M checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Backing breakout researchers and entrepreneurs emerging from the world's leading research labs and innovation ecosystems, solving the toughest problems across technology and life sciences.
- What check size does OUP write?
- OUP typically writes $1M – $20M checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series c, Crossover stage in Software, Hardware, Climate tech, Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research tools.
- Is OUP actively deploying capital?
- OUP is actively deploying capital. What we observed: $800M under management with 150+ portfolio companies and active website content indicates ongoing deployment
- What makes OUP different from other funds?
- OUP stands out on 4 points: 150+ university and research institution partnerships; Deep technical expertise via VCs, scientists, and operators; 35+ IPO exits indicating venture-scale track record; All-stage investment capability from pre-seed to crossover.
- What other funds are similar to OUP?
- Funds with overlapping stage and sector focus include Betaworks, Wireframe Ventures, Caffeinated Capital. See the full list below, or use DryPowder's AI fund matching to rank all tracked funds by fit with your specific startup.
- How do I reach out to OUP?
- OUP accepts cold outreach, so you don't need a warm introduction to get a first read. Check their website for a submission form or contact address. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with OUP's thesis and focus areas (Software, Hardware, Climate tech, Therapeutics, Medtech, Diagnostics, Research tools) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.