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Since 2006 we’ve backed Yale faculty doing cutting edge research on some of the world’s largest problems. With Yale as our largest investor, we’ve supported teams developing much-needed therapeutics, advanced tools and materials for industry, and critical interventions for a warming planet. Our thesis is that great people and great science lead to great impact. YALE AND NEW HAVEN We are primarily interested in companies with a Yale connection, typically technology developed at and licensed from Yale. We also invest in companies located in the greater New Haven area, and, in exceptional cases, non-Yale/non-New Haven companies in which we have strong, personal connections to the founders or investors or where we can add substantial value. INVESTING IN PEOPLE In making investment decisions, we weigh the strength of the team as much as the technology or markets being addressed – often more. We look for creative thinking, high intelligence, passion, and a deep commitment to working hard for success. Building great businesses takes time and hard work. THERE AT THE START We are interested in investing as early as a good idea comes together, or later, as the team is formed and the business develops. We have been co-founders of a number of our portfolio companies, and find that the most rewarding (and hardest) thing we do. We typically make first investments of $500,000 to $1 million, and, if a company is tracking well, look to invest an additional $2 to $2.5 million over multiple financing rounds. We are happy to syndicate with other investors who share our views and approach to investing.

Mila Ventures is building the Venture Scientist platform: an integrated venture-creation engine designed to translate frontier AI research into world-class companies - rooted in Canada, built for the world. Mila Ventures operates within Mila, a prestigious AI research institute based in Montréal, founded by Yoshua Bengio, one of the godfathers of modern artificial intelligence and a pioneer of deep learning. The platform brings together: Mila Venture Studio (co-creating companies with professors, students, and entrepreneurs) Mila Accelerator (early company building and scaling) Venture Scientist Academy (training researchers to become venture builders) The Mila Venture Fund (in formation) We operate at the intersection of AI research, venture creation, and capital, working closely with Mila's globally renowned researchers, students, founders, investors, corporate partners, and public institutions.

CDL has designed a new approach to enterprising research and innovation, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset through expert opinion, funding opportunities, research analysis, and business development support. CDL’s objective-setting process enhances the performance of technical founders who learn from the insights of experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their probability of success. The Program involves:Mentorship from select entrepreneurs and angel investors: the Fellows and Associates Intensive full-day sessions with the CDL Mentors take place every eight weeks with the purpose of assessing progress and setting new short-term objectives. Fellows and Associates provide professional judgment (entrepreneurial knowledge) to help guide CDL Ventures and prioritize actions. The program is designed for early-stage, science-based technology companies, though we consider all applicants based on their potential to scale and the viability of their product. CDL’s objective-setting process enhances the performance of technical founders who learn from the insights of experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their probability of success. Opportunities to raise capital CDL Mentors are made up of a carefully selected group of exited entrepreneurs, angel investors, and partners from leading venture capital firms. These participants often invest in ventures that demonstrate a track record of achieving their objectives. Advice on technology roadmaps from CDL’s Chief Scientists World-renowned experts from leading academic institutions provide technical feedback to founders and advise the Fellows and Associates on objectives related to technology validation. Business development support from top students Business school students work to support ventures including developing financial models, evaluating potential markets, and fine-tuning strategies for scaling. Twelve locations globally CDL operates five sites in Canada, three in the United States and four in Europe. Launched in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto, the program has now expanded with locations in Oxford (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford), Paris (HEC Paris), Atlanta (Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology), Madison (Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison), Seattle (University of Washington, Foster School of Business), Berlin (European School of Management and Technology), Tartu (Delta Management School, University of Tartu), Vancouver (Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia), Montreal (HEC Montréal), Calgary (Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary), and Halifax (Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University).

Our Ventures team supports the launch of startups based on University of Michigan technologies and research discoveries. We provide a full suite of resources, services and funding to help you launch sustainable, impactful world changing startups. The Ventures team will engage with you from day one to establish clear and executable commercialization, business formation and funding strategies. As your startup project begins to take form we can provide grant funding and investment capital, as well as business know-how, talent resources and connections to a nationwide network of investors. Whether it is helping you find the perfect team member, investment partner or connecting you with service providers, we have you covered.

We are a unique commercialisation fund helping researchers from our partner research organisations turn their ideas into products and services. We support innovations that solve market problems and create a positive impact for our community. Uniseed invests over a broad range of technology sectors and has exited twelve investments, to date. HOW WE HELPSeed capital investment: We invest in your innovation to help you progress and de-risk from both a technical and commercial perspective. Expert guidance: We believe in supporting your progress through collaboration and mentoring. Network access: You will have the ability to access Uniseed’s network of industry experts, co-investors and start-up experts. Commercialisation: We help you build your strategy, manage your intellectual property and identify commercial partners. Rewards & recognition: Boost career profile, publications, conferences, patent publications and increase your visibility. Make an impact: Impact our community by solving market problems through your innovation. Our ProcessMake Contact: Get in contact through your commercialisation office or directly with us. Initial meetings and discussions will start with an Investment Manager. Tell us about your innovative opportunity and we will assist in identifying the most appropriate pathway forward. Pitch to Us: Promising eligible opportunities will have the opportunity to pitch to the Uniseed Investment Committees (which convenes monthly) and receive feedback. Due Diligence & Negotiation: Uniseed conducts detailed due diligence on your opportunity which may include further presentation(s) to our investment committee. We syndicate promising deals with your co-investors (as required) Investment & Growth: Investment capital is provided. Uniseed provides expert guidance and access to networks. We also help to develop, grow and scale your innovation. Impact & Exit: Generate impact through your innovation. Receive awards and recognition. Exit and achieve a return for shareholders.

Investing in groundbreaking technologies means actively shaping the future. Passion is what drives us. Look deeper is our approach. About Onsight Ventures Think globally, act locally. We bring together bright minds to create technologies that have a global impact. Based in Innsbruck, Onsight Ventures is setting new momentum for high-tech start-ups in Austria and Europe. Supported by founding partners Hermann Hauser Investment, Round2 Capital, I.E.C.T., and Standortagentur Tirol, Onsight Ventures builds on a Europe-wide network of industry leading start-ups, universities and experts, to work closely with and support outstanding management teams in the implementation of their technology-based business ideas. Our vision – to work with tomorrow's most outstanding entrepreneurs today. Our goal – to support the development of young companies in reaching their goals and thus partake in actively shaping the future. Our core valuesAmbition: BioNTech, a company largely unknown before the COVID crisis, is making history. This has been achieved following the founding of a successful spin-off, led by three physicians - including Tyrolean Christoph Huber, a member of the Onsight advisory board. Excellence: We don't have to look to Silicon Valley or China for inspiration or knowledge; here in Europe we have excellent university and non-institute-based research.There is no lack of innovation. Convinced by their potential, our sweet spot is academic start-ups and university spin-offs. Impact: The 21st century is presenting us and our planet with major challenges. We are convinced that young entrepreneurs can achieve a positive impact with their technologies and business models by pursuing their goals with passion. Our responsibility as an investor is to help sustainable technologies grow both capital and know-how. Integrity: Entrepreneurship is a team sport. The road to building an internationally successful company is a rocky one. That's why trust, honesty and integrity play a crucial role in the long-term cooperation between founder teams and investors.