Onsight Ventures

We invest in visionary science start-ups. As part of the xista ecosystem, set up by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, xista science ventures speak the language of scientist and investor. This makes us a unique partner to fuel founders’ deep tech ideas and help build exciting, scalable companies. Our understanding of academic spin-offs and the deep tech founders landscape, allows xista science ventures to recognise, analyse and propel companies to the next stage. We encourage the cross-fertilisation of startups to inspire new discoveries. Let us learn and profit from each other.

We have been in the ecosystem for more than 20 years each. Our Tech Transfer acceleration programmes have accompanied more than 100 spin-offs over these years. We have an ongoing relationship with universities and research centres. Having been entrepreneurs before helps us understand first-hand the challenges faced by our entrepreneurs. Our knowledge of Tech transfer. Our multidisciplinary team of successful entrepreneurs.

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.

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.

The EFL program runs from October – May each year. Founders are not required to have a New York University affiliation and do not have to relocate to New York. The program is free for founders – no equity or fees are taken. Other program benefits include: Executive mentorship: Business leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and seasoned executives will help you craft your company’s vision through time-bound, performance-based goals. Access to leading VCs and Investors: Investment mentors will guide you in successfully raising capital, make connections with New York’s investment community, and may even invest in your startup. Guidance from leading scientists: Prominent scientists and researchers across a myriad of verticals will help you mold your technology development strategy. Business development: NYU Stern’s MBA students will support you in a variety of ways based on your specific business needs. EFL team guidance: The EFL’s expert team will keep you on track to accomplishing your goals by optimizing your access to mentors, MBA students, and other resources throughout the program. Corporate services: EFL’s corporate partners donate many hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of in-kind legal, financial, and technological services. Mentorship from business leaders and scientists Endless Frontier Labs’ mentors are business leaders, investors, and scientists drawn from New York’s thriving business and academic institutions and beyond. Our mentors commit substantial time to provide startups with the best advice and connections to maximize their chances of success. Our ValuesFounder Friendly: We are committed to provide programming in the long-term interests of entrepreneurs. We do not take equity or fees from startups. Each core aspect of the program is in the best interests of founders before, during, and after the program. Inclusivity: We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and just community now and for our future. We will provide an environment that is free of bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. Performance Orientation: We are committed to (a) selecting founders with extraordinarily bold, new ideas, (b) providing intimate access to outstanding mentors, and (c) eliciting maximum effort from mentors and founders to accelerate the societal impact of breakthrough science.

Origgin is a private equity angel firm which scouts and invest in early stage innovative next generation deep tech companies from across sectors. Many of its invested start up comes fresh out of research institutes. Origgin Pte Ltd’s goal is to enable the growth of exciting businesses that are ready to embark on the journey of success. Our aim is to be viewed as the “starter of dreams” by building a solid ecosystem for new entrants to the Tech start-up market, and helping them achieve success. Through the Venture Co-Creation (VCC™) process*, we create start-ups rapidly, guide them to initial success and create value for our stakeholders. Doing so allow us to create lucrative businesses from a near-inception stage, and reap the benefits of those investments in their high-growth stages. We are always open to new opportunities in building the next generation deep tech ecosystem in Singapore and Asia, making our world a better place. *Venture Co-Creation (VCC™) is the process of creation and management of startups to address business pain points while guiding startups to initial success. It involves working together with industry partners and leading research institutes to discover new opportunities for growth by innovation.