University of Southern California
VC Fund
Los Angeles, United States
University of Southern California is a VC fund in Los Angeles focused on EdTech and FinTech. The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highlyadvanced learning environments.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 14%
Last updated:
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Industries University of Southern California invests in
Stages University of Southern California invests in
Countries University of Southern California invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Jason Lee
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Anthony Borquez
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Ashutosh Nandeshwar
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Bob Kocher
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Investment Focus
Industry
- EdTech 2 (29%)
- FinTech 2 (29%)
- Finance 2 (29%)
- Education 2 (29%)
- Financial Services 2 (29%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (29%)
- Funding Round 2 (29%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (14%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (14%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Jason Lee
Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Mike Fischer
Professor, Interactive Media
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Professor, Interactive Media | Total investments: 7 | Find email | |
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Anthony Borquez
Professor
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Professor | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
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Ashutosh Nandeshwar
Assistant Vice President, Relationship Management and Data Sciences
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Assistant Vice President, Relationship Management and Data Sciences | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Bob Kocher
Senior Fellow, Schaeffer Center for Healthcare Policy
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Senior Fellow, Schaeffer Center for Healthcare Policy | Total investments: 17 | Find email | |
| See all 21 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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NeOnc Technologies
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NEONC Technologies, Inc. (NTI) is an early-stage cancer biotechnology company focused initially on intranasal (delivery through the nose) inhalation and other nontraditional delivery of a novel, highly purified form of monoterpenes (oils from fruits & plants), alone or with other chemotherapeutics (cancer treatment chemicals) agents. It willinitially be used in clinical research for first-line treatment of malignant brain cancer (gliomas) and other aggressive brain cancers, and later for the treatment of lung cancer.NTI was incorporated in the State of Delaware in 2008. The Company has assembled a highly qualified management team and board of directors. NTI is developing several proprietary molecules for clinical research some of which have demonstrated significant activity (positive results) in laboratory tests; NTI is accordingly building a portfolio of intellectual property around this research. In addition, the Company has reached an agreement with a manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the development and production of proprietary monoterpenes. | $18.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Jun 26, 2024 | |
Dora Maar
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Dora Maar is an online retailer of designer apparels and accessories for women. They provide muse closets, dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, jumpsuits, curations, designers, clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. | $625K / Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2022 | |
Backer
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Backer is a social savings platform that enables users to set up a tax-free 529 account where family and friends can contribute. It is backed by leading edtech and fintech venture firms, Princeton University, Dartmouth University, USC’s Marshall School of Business, and founders of SoFi, Facebook, Quizlet, CircleUp, AltSchool, Patreon, andLendingHome.Backer was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $8.4M / Apr 28, 2021 | |
Backer
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Backer is a social savings platform that makes it easy for parents to invest tax-free for education with a 529 Savings Plan, and do so with robust financial support from family and friends. Backer has helped its families avoid over $75M in student debt so far, with 40% of the savings coming from grandparents, uncles/aunts, and more distantfriends/relatives.Backer recently announced a $8.4 million round of funding led by Crosslink Capital's Jim Feuille (board director at Chime) and Rally Ventures with participation from Corellation Ventures, Princeton, Dartmouth, USC, and prominent angels including founders of SoFi, Patreon, Quizlet, and CircleUp. | $9M / Apr 28, 2021 | |
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Backer
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Backer is a social savings platform that makes it easy for parents to invest tax-free for education with a 529 Savings Plan, and do so with robust financial support from family and friends. Backer has helped its families avoid over $75M in student debt so far, with 40% of the savings coming from grandparents, uncles/aunts, and more distantfriends/relatives.Backer recently announced a $8.4 million round of funding led by Crosslink Capital's Jim Feuille (board director at Chime) and Rally Ventures with participation from Corellation Ventures, Princeton, Dartmouth, USC, and prominent angels including founders of SoFi, Patreon, Quizlet, and CircleUp. | $5.3M / Seed / Apr 28, 2021 | |
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Dora Maar
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Dora Maar is an online retailer of designer apparels and accessories for women. They provide muse closets, dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, jumpsuits, curations, designers, clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. | $300K / Pre-Seed / Mar 04, 2021 | |
nFlux AI
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nFlux AI is a unified integrated interface where users can acquire information efficiently and effectively | $3M / Seed / Jul 31, 2020 |
Co-Investors
Great Oaks Venture Capital
3 deals together
Princeton University
3 deals together
Rally Ventures
3 deals together
Reach Capital
3 deals together
Ulu Ventures
3 deals together
Crosslink Capital
2 deals together
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