
Vanderbilt University
Overview
Top private research university offering diverse undergraduate and graduate
Founded
1873
Deals ยท 12mo
4
Stage focus
Geographic focus
Sector focus
Investment portfolio
| NAME | DATE | SIZE | |
|---|---|---|---|
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
| Round type | Led deals | Participated deals |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 0 | 2 |
| Series A | 0 | 4 |
| Series B | 0 | 4 |
| Series C+ | 0 | 1 |
| Other Equity | 0 | 5 |
| Debt | 0 | 1 |
Monthly Deal Activity
| Month | Deals |
|---|---|
| Jun '20 | 1 |
| Jul '20 | 0 |
| Aug '20 | 0 |
| Sep '20 | 0 |
| Oct '20 | 0 |
| Nov '20 | 0 |
| Dec '20 | 0 |
| Jan '21 | 0 |
| Feb '21 | 0 |
| Mar '21 | 0 |
| Apr '21 | 0 |
| May '21 | 0 |
| Jun '21 | 0 |
| Jul '21 | 0 |
| Aug '21 | 1 |
| Sep '21 | 0 |
| Oct '21 | 0 |
| Nov '21 | 0 |
| Dec '21 | 0 |
| Jan '22 | 0 |
| Feb '22 | 0 |
| Mar '22 | 0 |
| Apr '22 | 0 |
| May '22 | 0 |
| Jun '22 | 0 |
| Jul '22 | 0 |
| Aug '22 | 1 |
| Sep '22 | 0 |
| Oct '22 | 0 |
| Nov '22 | 0 |
| Dec '22 | 1 |
| Jan '23 | 1 |
| Feb '23 | 0 |
| Mar '23 | 0 |
| Apr '23 | 0 |
| May '23 | 0 |
| Jun '23 | 0 |
| Jul '23 | 0 |
| Aug '23 | 0 |
| Sep '23 | 0 |
| Oct '23 | 0 |
| Nov '23 | 0 |
| Dec '23 | 0 |
| Jan '24 | 1 |
| Feb '24 | 0 |
| Mar '24 | 0 |
| Apr '24 | 0 |
| May '24 | 0 |
| Jun '24 | 1 |
| Jul '24 | 0 |
| Aug '24 | 1 |
| Sep '24 | 0 |
| Oct '24 | 0 |
| Nov '24 | 0 |
| Dec '24 | 0 |
| Jan '25 | 0 |
| Feb '25 | 1 |
| Mar '25 | 0 |
| Apr '25 | 0 |
| May '25 | 1 |
| Jun '25 | 0 |
| Jul '25 | 0 |
| Aug '25 | 0 |
| Sep '25 | 0 |
| Oct '25 | 3 |
| Nov '25 | 0 |
| Dec '25 | 0 |
| Jan '26 | 1 |
| Feb '26 | 0 |
| Mar '26 | 0 |
| Apr '26 | 0 |
| May '26 | 1 |
| Jun '26 | 1 |
| Jul '26 | 0 |
| Aug '26 | 0 |
| Sep '26 | 1 |
| Oct '26 | 0 |
Sector Breakdown
A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.
| Sector | Deals |
|---|---|
| AI & Machine Learning | 6 |
| Enterprise Software | 5 |
| Space & Frontier Tech | 5 |
| Fintech | 5 |
| Government & Defense | 3 |
| Networks, Cloud & Communication | 3 |
| Clean Energy & Sustainability | 2 |
| Data, Analytics & IT | 2 |
| Health & Life Sciences | 2 |
| Travel & Hospitality | 1 |
| Cybersecurity & Privacy | 1 |
| Real Estate & Construction | 1 |
| Transportation & Logistics | 1 |
| Hardware & Robotics | 1 |
| Marketing & Advertising | 1 |
| Social & Community Platforms | 1 |
Deal Size Distribution
Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.
| Round size band (USD) | Deals |
|---|---|
| <$5M | 0 |
| $5M-$10M | 2 |
| $10M-$25M | 2 |
| $25M-$50M | 3 |
| $50M-$100M | 5 |
| $100M-$250M | 4 |
| $250M-$500M | 1 |
| $500M-$1B | 0 |
| $1B+ | 0 |
Deals By Geography
Top 5 of 5 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.
| Region | Deals |
|---|---|
| United States | 11 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Europe | 2 |
| South Korea | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
Co-Investors
Bubble size = shared deals
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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.
| Co-investor | Shared deals |
|---|---|
| Scout Ventures | 4 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | 3 |
| Altos Ventures | 2 |
| B Capital Group | 2 |
| Lockheed Martin | 2 |
| Outlander VC | 2 |
| Taiwania Capital | 2 |
| Third Prime | 2 |
| UP.Partners | 2 |
| Zero Infinity Partners | 2 |
| 7i Capital | 1 |
| 8090 Partners | 1 |
| 8VC | 1 |
| Accel | 1 |
| Act One Ventures | 1 |
| ACVC Partners | 1 |
| AlleyCorp | 1 |
| Alumni Ventures | 1 |
| Animal Capital | 1 |
| Anzu Partners | 1 |
Investment Strategy
| Category | Deals (count) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Led | 0 | 0% |
| Participating | 17 | 100% |
| Category | Deals (count) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-lead | 0 | 0% |
| Co-led | 0 | 0% |
Lead dynamics requires at least one led deal in this range
Team
Chief of Staff, Division of Administration
Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer
Academic Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Associate Professor
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Associate Director, Residency Program in Internal Medicine
Chief Operating Officer Division of Administration
Faculty Director - Center for Social Ventures
Chief Executive Officer