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University Technology Fund

Unit D7, Carpe Diem Building 26, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Overview

Venture fund for commercializing university technology and research.

Founded

2020

Deals · 12mo

2

Links

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Stage focus

Series A

Geographic focus

South Africa

Sector focus

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Investment portfolio

3rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Jem
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeries A
Immobazyme
Dec 2025Led
$1 MOther Equity
CubeSpace
Feb 2024Led
$2 MOther Equity
Jem
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeries A
Immobazyme
Dec 2025Led
$1 MOther Equity
CubeSpace
Feb 2024Led
$2 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

University Technology Fund: 3 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
University Technology Fund: 3 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A01
Other Equity20

Monthly Deal Activity

University Technology Fund: 3 deals are recorded across 33 months.All available history.
University Technology Fund: 3 deals are recorded across 33 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Feb '241
Mar '240
Apr '240
May '240
Jun '240
Jul '240
Aug '240
Sep '240
Oct '240
Nov '240
Dec '240
Jan '250
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Apr '250
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Jun '250
Jul '250
Aug '250
Sep '250
Oct '250
Nov '250
Dec '251
Jan '260
Feb '260
Mar '260
Apr '260
May '260
Jun '260
Jul '260
Aug '261
Sep '260
Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

University Technology Fund: Professional Services is the largest displayed sector by deal count (2 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.

University Technology Fund: Professional Services is the largest displayed sector by deal count (2 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Professional Services2
Networks, Cloud & Communication1
Manufacturing1
Health & Life Sciences1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

University Technology Fund: 3 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.

University Technology Fund: 3 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M2
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M0
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

University Technology Fund: South Africa has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (3 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

University Technology Fund: South Africa has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (3 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
South Africa3
University Technology Fund: 6 co-investors are shown, with E4E Africa sharing 1 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

University Technology Fund: 6 co-investors are shown, with E4E Africa sharing 1 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
E4E Africa1
Fireball Capital1
NEXT1761
Quona Capital1
Savant Venture Fund1
University of Stellenbosch Enterprises1

Investment Strategy

University Technology Fund: Led accounts for 67% and participating for 33% of round participation.All available history.
University Technology Fund: Led accounts for 67% and participating for 33% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led267%
Participating133%
University Technology Fund: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
University Technology Fund: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead2100%
Co-led00%

Team

Wayne Stocks

Founder