Universities have become increasingly active in venture capital (VC) markets via (i) limited partnerships in traditional VC funds and (ii) direct investments in new ventures. Despite the policy relevance of this phenomenon, it is still under-researched. This entry provides a brief overview of university venture capital in terms of (a) the two above modes through which universities enter VC, the goals of these two modes, their investment characteristics, and their geographical diffusion; and (b) the distinctive style that university-affiliated funds have in terms of investment focus, ventures’ age and capital requirements, geography, syndication patterns, and industry preferences.
University Venture Capital / Amore, Mario Daniele; Murtinu, Samuele; Pelucco, Valerio. - (2023), pp. 1-13. [10.1007/978-3-030-38738-9_146-1]
University Venture Capital
Pelucco, Valerio
2023
Abstract
Universities have become increasingly active in venture capital (VC) markets via (i) limited partnerships in traditional VC funds and (ii) direct investments in new ventures. Despite the policy relevance of this phenomenon, it is still under-researched. This entry provides a brief overview of university venture capital in terms of (a) the two above modes through which universities enter VC, the goals of these two modes, their investment characteristics, and their geographical diffusion; and (b) the distinctive style that university-affiliated funds have in terms of investment focus, ventures’ age and capital requirements, geography, syndication patterns, and industry preferences.
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