UCLA Ventures supports UCLA-affiliated startups, faculty, students, staff, and alumni through various programs. As a department under the UCLA Technology Development Group, they focus on aiding innovators at all stages of development, from idea to market. Their initiatives include Startup in a Box, Bruin Founders, Pitch Gym, and an exclusive Philanthropic Community.
Notable portfolio companies include NovaSignal, Outpost, Predpol, The Bouqs, Tribogenics, and Water Planet. UCLA Ventures offers tailored mentorship through their Bruin Founders program, connecting seasoned entrepreneurs with the next generation of Bruin founders. Their goal is to propel the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem forward, providing networking opportunities and resources for startup creation, funding, and education.
Ucla Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Seed2 (33.3%)
Series A2 (33.3%)
Series B2 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 33%Series A 33%Series B 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
