Bridging The Gap
Between Innovation
And Commercialization
What we do
Investing in Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to support the responsible development and commercialization of emerging technologies. Academic Tech Ventures is a value-driven firm focused on long-term company building. We work alongside founders and management teams to help translate research and innovation into viable businesses that address real-world challenges. We believe technology can play an important role in improving economic opportunity, advancing healthcare, and driving sustainable growth when developed thoughtfully and responsibly.
We leverage our internal capabilities, operational experience, and industry relationships to evaluate and support early-stage companies developing transformative technologies.
OUR TEAM
Our team brings together experienced entrepreneurs, operators, executives, advisers, and domain experts with backgrounds across science, technology, and business. We have firsthand experience building, operating, and supporting early-stage companies through critical phases of growth.
Drawing on our operational and strategic experience, we work with portfolio company leadership to refine business models, strengthen execution, and navigate the transition from research to market.
Our Companies Have Been Featured On Many Television Shows And High Profile Media Outlets
We Are Industry Agnostic.
Our Focus Is On Disruptive Technology, Not Specific Industries.
Our founder and affiliated professionals have experience working with companies across a diverse range of industries.
Including but not limited to:
Clean energy and sustainability
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Advanced materials and nanotechnology
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Robotics and automation
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Automotive
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Medical devices, medical software and the life sciences
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Construction
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Agriculture
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Computer and engineering technology
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Aerospace
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Clean energy and sustainability - Advanced materials and nanotechnology - Robotics and automation - Automotive - Medical devices, medical software and the life sciences - Construction - Agriculture - Computer and engineering technology - Aerospace -
An Ecosystem That Drives Success
ATV and its founder bring more than capital to the companies we support and invest in. Our portfolio companies benefit from:
Strategic guidance and mentorship
Access to industry partners, experienced operators, and domain experts.
Operational support, team building and business development expertise
Ability to open doors and make strategic introductions within the broader technology and business ecosystem.
ATV’s founder approaches investments differently than many traditional venture firms. We believe founders should remain thoughtful about capital decisions and dilution, and focus on raising capital in alignment with real business needs and milestones. This approach allows companies to maintain greater ownership and flexibility as they grow through multiple stages of development.
