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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
AcceleratorActiveWARF is the private, nonprofit patent and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
28
Investments
5
Exits
—
AUM
17.9%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
WARF invests in various stages of non-profit companies, specifically those affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on patent and licensing opportunities.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 18 years
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2021Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 28 companies
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Lucigen
Biotech · Growth, 0
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Promega
Biotech · Growth, 0
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Mirus Bio
Biotech · Growth, 0
M
Mesh Bio
Healthcare · Series A, 2021
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Isomark
Biotech · Series A, 2021
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Nimble Therapeutics
Biotech · Series A, 2018
I
Imbed Biosciences
Biotech · Series A, 2018
A
American Family Insurance
Fintech · Growth, 2010
E
Elucent Medical
Healthcare · Growth, 2010
D
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Cleantech · Growth, 2010
E
EndoChoice
Healthcare · Growth, 2008
C
Cellular Dynamics International
Biotech · Growth, 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation focuses on Pre-seed, Seed stage investments.