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Xlr8Uh
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Xlr8Uh

Xlr8Uh

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XLR8UH: An award-winning venture accelerator, revolutionizing university innovation.

Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Founded
2014
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XLR8UH is an award-winning venture accelerator partnered with the University of Hawaii and Sultan Ventures. As one of the first public university investment programs in the nation, it focuses on commercializing innovative startups emerging from the university ecosystem. The accelerator typically invests in seed and pre-seed rounds, with investments ranging from $25,000 to $75,000.

The accelerator's portfolio spans diverse sectors, including technology, sustainability, and healthcare. Notable companies include Kineticor, which raised $2.5 million, and Diagenetix. XLR8UH has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Startup Accelerators of 2017, highlighting its commitment to revolutionizing university innovation commercialization. The program offers workshops, events, and information sessions to support its startups.

Xlr8Uh - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments20
Current Portfolio Count17
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed15 (75.0%)
Pre-Seed3 (15.0%)
Series B1 (5.0%)
Undisclosed1 (5.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 75%Pre-Seed 15%Series B 5%Undisclosed 5%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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RendezView

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Kineticor

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Diagenetix logo

Diagenetix

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Xlr8Uh - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services