OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC
OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+ and crossover fund in the US and international writing $1M–$20M checks into AI, Enterprise, Healthcare, robotics, software, health-wellness, big-data, deep-tech, cloud-tech, therapeutics, diagnostics and research-tools.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+, crossover
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Healthcare, robotics, software, health-wellness, big-data, deep-tech, cloud-tech, therapeutics, diagnostics, research-tools
- Check size
- $1M–$20M
- Invests in
- US-wide, international
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2009
- Assets under management
- $800M
Thesis
Osage University Partners (OUP) is a venture capital firm established in 2009 that exclusively invests in startups commercializing research from universities and leading institutions. They operate a profit-sharing model with affiliated universities. OUP's investment strategy focuses on science-driven startups in technology and life sciences, including AI, robotics, software, biotech, health & wellness, enterprise, big data, deep tech, cloud tech, therapeutics, medtech, diagnostics, and research tools. They invest across all stages from pre-seed to growth and crossover rounds, typically leading or co-investing in deals. Their geographic scope is primarily the United States, with international investments also made. OUP's typical investment size ranges from $1 million to $20 million, with specific checks of $5 million to $20 million. The firm has raised multiple funds, with its most recent fund in 2023 bringing total assets under management to approximately $800 million.
Common questions
Does OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+ and crossover among the stages it invests in.
What check size does OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC write?
OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC writes $1M–$20M checks.
Where does OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC invest?
OUP MANAGEMENT CO., LLC invests in the US and international.