UF Innovate | Ventures has a $2 million venture fund per fiscal year. Ventures will assist UF startups in preparing for a funding round and may participate in investing after review and approval by the Investment Committee. Ventures will act as a co-investor with an accredited third-party investor acting as the lead investor of a funding round.
In addition, Ventures oversees an Entrepreneurs in Residence program throughout the state of Florida. With EIRs strategically located throughout Florida in major urban centers, these seasoned entrepreneurial experts will connect UF startups with experienced executives in various industry sectors across the state. Also, the EIR program will connect UF startups to private capital, elevating the probability of success for these new enterprises.
UF Innovate | Ventures will:
*Invest in breakthrough technologies
*Connect startups with seasoned entrepreneurs to provide guidance and access to capital
*Build partnerships between UF innovators, corporations, foundations and investors
*Suggest available technologies in specific areas of interest that have commercial potential
*Prepare in-depth financial data analyses for potential investments
*Work closely with angel groups and other investment funds
*Develop entrepreneurs
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- Sara Dagen, Assistant Director
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