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Cornell University

616 Thurston Ave., Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States

Overview

Research university focused on public engagement and knowledge advancement.

Founded

1865

Deals · 12mo

1

Links

WebsiteX (Twitter)

Stage focus

Series A

Geographic focus

Australia
United States

Sector focus

Association
Computer
Education
Information Technology
...

Investment portfolio

6rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Kanvas Biosciences
May 2026Participated
$48 MSeries A
Ecolectro
Nov 2024Participated
$11 MSeries A
Larkspur Biosciences
May 2023Participated
$36 MOther Equity
Volastra Therapeutics
Mar 2023Participated
$60 MSeries A
Tiliter
Oct 2020Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Bactana Corp.
Jan 2019Participated
$1 MOther Equity
Kanvas Biosciences
May 2026Participated
$48 MSeries A
Ecolectro
Nov 2024Participated
$11 MSeries A
Larkspur Biosciences
May 2023Participated
$36 MOther Equity
Volastra Therapeutics
Mar 2023Participated
$60 MSeries A
Tiliter
Oct 2020Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Bactana Corp.
Jan 2019Participated
$1 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Cornell University: 6 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Cornell University: 6 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A03
Other Equity03

Monthly Deal Activity

Cornell University: 6 deals are recorded across 94 months.All available history.
Cornell University: 6 deals are recorded across 94 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Cornell University: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Cornell University: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Health & Life Sciences4
Space & Frontier Tech2
Enterprise Software1
Manufacturing1
E-Commerce & Retail1
AI & Machine Learning1
Food & Agriculture1

Deal Size Distribution

Cornell University: 6 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Cornell University: 6 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M1
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M2
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Cornell University: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (5 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Cornell University: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (5 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States5
Australia1
Cornell University: 20 co-investors are shown, with 3E Bioventures Capital sharing 1 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Cornell University: 20 co-investors are shown, with 3E Bioventures Capital sharing 1 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
3E Bioventures Capital1
Alumni Ventures1
ARCH Venture Partners1
ATHOS KG1
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation1
Boutique Venture Partners1
Catalio Capital Management1
Connecticut Innovations1
Creacion Ventures1
Data Collective1
Droia Ventures1
Eleanor Venture1
Eli Lilly and Company1
FemHealth Ventures1
Gaingels1
Germin8 Ventures1
Investec1
Ki Tua Fund1
Kicker Ventures1
Lions Capital1

Investment Strategy

Cornell University: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation.All available history.
Cornell University: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led00%
Participating6100%
Cornell University: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Cornell University: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led00%

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Team

Adam Anderson

Professor

Andrew Dickson White

Founder

Ezra Cornell

Founder

Jo Ann Difede

Professor and Director of Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies

Justin Smithline

Entrepreneur In Residence

Keith Cowing

Visiting Lecturer

Kevin Tang

Professor

Martin Wright

Messaging Engineer

Michael Beller

Member, Entrepreneurship@Cornell Advisory Council

Patrick Nielsen

Visiting Researcher

Robin Dando

Associate Professor