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Vanderbilt University

2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN, 37235, United States

Overview

Top private research university offering diverse undergraduate and graduate

Founded

1873

Deals ยท 12mo

4

Links

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Stage focus

Series A
Series B

Geographic focus

Canada
Singapore
South Korea
United Kingdom
...

Sector focus

E-Learning
Education
Higher Education

Investment portfolio

17rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Bluecore Energy
Sep 2026Participated
$40 MSeed
Omen AI
Jun 2026Participated
$31 MSeries A
HavocAI
May 2026Participated
$100 MSeries A
Cambium
Jan 2026Participated
$100 MSeries B
HavocAI
Oct 2025Participated
$85 MOther Equity
Foundation Health
Oct 2025Participated
$20 MSeries A
Tern AI
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeed
Zeno Power
May 2025Participated
$50 MSeries B
EnCharge AI
Feb 2025Participated
$100 MSeries B
Bilt Rewards
Aug 2024Participated
$150 MOther Equity
Paywatch
Jun 2024Participated
$30 MDebt
MyRealTrip
Jan 2024Participated
$56 MOther Equity
Bluecore Energy
Sep 2026Participated
$40 MSeed
Omen AI
Jun 2026Participated
$31 MSeries A
HavocAI
May 2026Participated
$100 MSeries A
Cambium
Jan 2026Participated
$100 MSeries B
HavocAI
Oct 2025Participated
$85 MOther Equity
Foundation Health
Oct 2025Participated
$20 MSeries A
Tern AI
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeed
Zeno Power
May 2025Participated
$50 MSeries B
EnCharge AI
Feb 2025Participated
$100 MSeries B
Bilt Rewards
Aug 2024Participated
$150 MOther Equity
Paywatch
Jun 2024Participated
$30 MDebt
MyRealTrip
Jan 2024Participated
$56 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Vanderbilt University: 17 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Vanderbilt University: 17 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed02
Series A04
Series B04
Series C+01
Other Equity05
Debt01

Monthly Deal Activity

Vanderbilt University: 17 deals are recorded across 77 months.All available history.
Vanderbilt University: 17 deals are recorded across 77 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Jun '201
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Sep '261
Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

Vanderbilt University: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 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.

Vanderbilt University: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
AI & Machine Learning6
Enterprise Software5
Space & Frontier Tech5
Fintech5
Government & Defense3
Networks, Cloud & Communication3
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Data, Analytics & IT2
Health & Life Sciences2
Travel & Hospitality1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Real Estate & Construction1
Transportation & Logistics1
Hardware & Robotics1
Marketing & Advertising1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

Vanderbilt University: 17 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.

Vanderbilt University: 17 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M2
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M3
$50M-$100M5
$100M-$250M4
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Vanderbilt University: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals).All available history.

Top 5 of 5 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Vanderbilt University: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States11
Singapore2
Europe2
South Korea1
Canada1
Vanderbilt University: 20 co-investors are shown, with Scout Ventures sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Vanderbilt University: 20 co-investors are shown, with Scout Ventures sharing 4 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Scout Ventures4
University of Illinois Foundation3
Altos Ventures2
B Capital Group2
Lockheed Martin2
Outlander VC2
Taiwania Capital2
Third Prime2
UP.Partners2
Zero Infinity Partners2
7i Capital1
8090 Partners1
8VC1
Accel1
Act One Ventures1
ACVC Partners1
AlleyCorp1
Alumni Ventures1
Animal Capital1
Anzu Partners1

Investment Strategy

Vanderbilt University: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation.All available history.
Vanderbilt University: Led accounts for 0% and participating for 100% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led00%
Participating17100%
Vanderbilt University: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Vanderbilt University: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led00%

Lead dynamics requires at least one led deal in this range

Team

Amy Huffman

Chief of Staff, Division of Administration

Anders Hall

Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer

Brent Dunworth

Academic Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Associate Professor

Brett S.

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Brian Christman

Associate Director, Residency Program in Internal Medicine

David ter Kuile

Chief Operating Officer Division of Administration

Mario Avila

Faculty Director - Center for Social Ventures

Markus Schreyer, PhD

Chief Executive Officer