Oxonian Ventures

Oxonian Ventures, established in 2016, is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on early-stage investments in companies founded by alumni of Oxford University. The firm aims to leverage capital from Oxford alumni and affiliated institutions to support and advance these ventures. By connecting Oxonian founders with investors, Oxonian Ventures fosters collaboration and enhances the visibility and reputation of businesses that stem from the Oxford community. Its investment strategy includes a particular emphasis on educational technology, reflecting a commitment to driving innovation in this sector.

Jasmine Bacchus

Venture Associate

Delcho Ivanov

Vice President

Christine Li-Auyeung

Venture Associate

36 past transactions

Louisa AI

Seed Round in 2023
Louisa is a collective intelligence platform. The company's platform connects to a company's various data sources and auto-creates a comprehensive map of who and what everyone in the company knows. By providing employees with a centralized platform to access the collective intelligence of the company, Louisa is the one-stop shop for all your knowledge and expertise needs.

ExcepGen

Seed Round in 2023
ExcepGen Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing full-length human proteins for drug discovery. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company employs engineered human cell lines to produce these proteins, facilitating research and development in therapeutics. By utilizing proprietary technology, ExcepGen aims to enhance the effectiveness of mRNA therapeutics, optimizing cellular responses to improve therapeutic outcomes. This approach allows laboratories to minimize development time, accelerate high-throughput screening processes, and make informed decisions regarding their therapeutic pipelines. With a commitment to addressing fundamental challenges in drug discovery, ExcepGen is positioned to contribute significantly to the advancement of innovative treatments.

Kadeya

Grant in 2023
Kadeya is a closed-loop water vending business founded by Manuela Zoninsein. The company offers a service that features digitally connected reusable water bottles and compact bottling equipment. By leveraging technology, Kadeya provides recyclable, non-porous water bottles filled with locally sourced water from convenient vending stations. This approach aims to help office managers lower costs and overhead while minimizing operational challenges and health risks associated with traditional water delivery methods.

Biotx.ai

Convertible Note in 2023
Biotx.ai is a company focused on advancing precision medicine through the development of innovative biomarkers. Its drug discovery platform utilizes artificial neural networks to analyze significant patterns, facilitating the identification of potential diagnostics and therapeutics. By monitoring individual patient responses, the platform helps stratify participants in clinical studies, enabling healthcare providers to address unmet medical needs more effectively. Through its technology, Biotx.ai aims to enhance decision-making in medical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Cityline

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Cityline operates a property management and rental platform designed to simplify the apartment rental process, making it as efficient as booking a hotel. The company leverages data science and predictive intelligence to enhance property management, allowing for instant screening and processing of rental applications. This capability provides valuable insights through financial health and projection tools that aim to improve portfolio performance. Cityline's platform features a diverse array of unfurnished apartments, facilitating reliable rent collection and offering users a contactless, automated leasing experience. Additionally, it enables exploration of various apartments, neighborhoods, and local amenities in a virtual setting.

Deep Planet

Venture Round in 2023
Deep Planet operates an agri-tech platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze satellite imagery and IoT sensors, specifically focusing on the wine grape growing sector. The company aims to provide actionable insights that assist wine growers and winemakers in making informed decisions. By leveraging space technology, Deep Planet contributes to global sustainability efforts, offering valuable data that enhances farming and sourcing strategies across various industries, including agriculture, forestry, and resource management. The company has garnered support from notable organizations such as the European Space Agency and the University of Oxford, and has been recognized as a significant player in the FoodTech sector.

Uncanny

Convertible Note in 2022
Uncanny is a company that specializes in enhancing live streaming and content creation through its AI-driven platform. It offers an innovative solution for streamers and content creators, enabling them to produce engaging broadcasts and integrate non-intrusive, relevant advertisements into their streams. By using artificial intelligence, Uncanny's platform helps brands effectively connect with gamers, thereby facilitating monetization opportunities for content creators and enhancing the overall viewer experience.

CNote

Series A in 2022
CNote is an investment platform that focuses on fostering economic and racial justice through financial innovation. Founded in 2016 by two women with extensive backgrounds in finance and venture capital, CNote operates as a certified B-Corporation based in Oakland, California. The platform offers alternative financial vehicles, such as CNote Savings, which provides savers with competitive returns—up to 2.5% annually—significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. CNote directs investments toward funding women and minority-led small businesses, affordable housing, and economic development in underserved communities across the United States. By aligning financial returns with social impact, CNote enables users to invest in the causes and communities that matter to them.

Proof of Impact

Seed Round in 2022
Proof of Impact B.V. operates a blockchain-based platform focused on impact verification and financing. Founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates donations and investments in verifiable projects, including child vaccinations and renewable energy initiatives. The platform caters to NGOs, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals, enabling them to support impactful endeavors effectively. In addition, the company has developed a data intelligence platform that collects and analyzes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, transforming it into actionable insights. This B2B SaaS solution aims to enhance transparency and profitability in impact investing by providing real-time measurement and reporting of impact data. By linking ESG metrics to business performance, Proof of Impact seeks to promote a more sustainable and purposeful world, positioning itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their impact and consumer perception.

Avela

Seed Round in 2022
Avela is a company dedicated to advancing equity in education through innovative software and advisory services. It provides school districts with tools to support parents, manage enrollment lotteries, and make data-driven decisions. Avela's flagship product is a platform designed for talent placement, facilitating efficient and fair matches for students, teachers, volunteers, and employees. The software is grounded in Nobel Prize-winning algorithms and was developed by renowned MIT professors. Since its inception in 2003, Avela has collaborated with K-12 districts nationwide, including those in New York, Boston, and New Orleans, to enhance enrollment processes and promote equity in education.

Uprise

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Uprise is building wealth management for all - bringing the tools and the tricks of the 1% to everyone :). The company was founded by Chris Goodmacher and Jessica Chen Riolfi.

Uncanny

Seed Round in 2022
Uncanny is a company that specializes in enhancing live streaming and content creation through its AI-driven platform. It offers an innovative solution for streamers and content creators, enabling them to produce engaging broadcasts and integrate non-intrusive, relevant advertisements into their streams. By using artificial intelligence, Uncanny's platform helps brands effectively connect with gamers, thereby facilitating monetization opportunities for content creators and enhancing the overall viewer experience.

Proof of Impact

Seed Round in 2021
Proof of Impact B.V. operates a blockchain-based platform focused on impact verification and financing. Founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates donations and investments in verifiable projects, including child vaccinations and renewable energy initiatives. The platform caters to NGOs, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals, enabling them to support impactful endeavors effectively. In addition, the company has developed a data intelligence platform that collects and analyzes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, transforming it into actionable insights. This B2B SaaS solution aims to enhance transparency and profitability in impact investing by providing real-time measurement and reporting of impact data. By linking ESG metrics to business performance, Proof of Impact seeks to promote a more sustainable and purposeful world, positioning itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their impact and consumer perception.

BluumBio

Convertible Note in 2021
BluumBio specializes in advanced bioremediation technologies aimed at addressing environmental pollution caused by toxic industrial chemicals. The company offers scalable solutions that utilize engineered bacteria and plants to effectively degrade and remove harmful substances from contaminated sites and manufacturing waste streams. By combining enzyme discovery, optimization, and host engineering, BluumBio's innovative approach enables businesses to efficiently clean up pollution while saving time and resources. Through its services, BluumBio supports companies of all sizes in their efforts to mitigate environmental impact and enhance sustainability.

OpenSponsorship

Seed Round in 2021
OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that connects corporate brands with sponsorship opportunities in professional sports. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform serves as a two-sided marketplace where rights holders, such as athletes, teams, and leagues, can create profiles and publish sponsorship proposals. Brands can search this database for potential sponsorship partners and submit anonymous requests for proposal (RFP) detailing their marketing needs. Rights holders can then apply for these RFPs, facilitating direct communication through the platform's messaging feature. OpenSponsorship aims to simplify the process of securing sponsorships, thereby supporting the financial sustainability of athletes and sports events.

PingThings

Series A in 2021
PingThings, Inc. specializes in developing predictive intelligence software solutions for the electric utility sector. The company's flagship product, PredictiveGrid, is a sophisticated platform that enables the ingestion, storage, visualization, and analysis of high-resolution utility sensor data. It incorporates advanced machine and deep learning techniques to enhance the management of electric utility grids and industrial assets like transformers. By focusing on time-series data and sensor analytics, PredictiveGrid addresses data quality challenges and facilitates the creation and deployment of innovative analytics applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in El Segundo, California, PingThings aims to revolutionize the monitoring and management of the electric utility grid through real-time big-data technology.

Rancho Santa Fe Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Rancho Santa Fe Bio is a company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, particularly aimed at treating aortic valve stenosis. The company is dedicated to creating novel treatments that can slow the progression of calcification in patients suffering from this condition. By leveraging advanced drug discovery and research, Rancho Santa Fe Bio seeks to enhance the quality of life for patients and provide alternatives to invasive surgical interventions. Its approach emphasizes non-invasive treatments that aim to delay the need for surgical valve replacement, thereby addressing both acute and chronic cardiovascular issues.

Pomp & Whimsy

Seed Round in 2021
Pomp & Whimsy Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Pelham, New York, specializes in the production of gin. The company distinguishes itself by creating a lightly sweetened and infused spirit that offers a smoother taste profile compared to traditional dry gin. Pomp & Whimsy combines classically distilled gin with a natural botanical liqueur, resulting in a refined liquor that features a unique blend of fruit, floral, and botanical flavors. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to cater to consumers seeking an elevated drinking experience.

The Beans

Seed Round in 2021
The Beans is a company based in the United States that develops and operates a financial planning platform aimed at simplifying the path to financial success. Its software application creates personalized cash flow plans, allowing users to manage their finances more effectively. By employing innovative design and technology, The Beans offers a unique approach to financial planning, utilizing visual elements like dried beans and corn to enhance user experience. The platform is designed to provide proactive support, helping individuals reduce financial stress and concentrate on their passions.

Mote

Seed Round in 2021
Mote is a voice commenting platform that enables users to add voice messages and content to online materials, particularly within shared documents and applications like Google Docs and Gmail. The platform is designed to enhance communication by allowing users, including K12 educators, college students, professors, and remote teams, to provide feedback through voice notes on documents and assignments. Mote also offers features for transcribing and translating voice content, allowing users to communicate effectively in their preferred language. This focus on voice feedback aims to improve educational and workplace interactions, making it easier for users to engage and collaborate.

Copper Books

Seed Round in 2020
Copper is a new platform created by authors and readers to change the way we interact with books. By assisting authors in reaching and deepening their relationships with readers, the firm is revolutionizing the current publishing industry.

Mote

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mote is a voice commenting platform that enables users to add voice messages and content to online materials, particularly within shared documents and applications like Google Docs and Gmail. The platform is designed to enhance communication by allowing users, including K12 educators, college students, professors, and remote teams, to provide feedback through voice notes on documents and assignments. Mote also offers features for transcribing and translating voice content, allowing users to communicate effectively in their preferred language. This focus on voice feedback aims to improve educational and workplace interactions, making it easier for users to engage and collaborate.

Docuvision

Seed Round in 2020
DocuVision Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing automated tools that leverage artificial intelligence to assist businesses in managing sensitive information. The company offers solutions for AI-powered redaction of documents and emails, enabling users to identify and remove personally identifiable information (PII) efficiently. Additionally, DocuVision provides AI-powered PII discovery tools to help organizations locate and index sensitive data, as well as a privacy portal designed to facilitate compliance with data privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Its services cater to legal, marketing, and privacy teams, addressing needs related to legal requests, data subject access requests, privacy discovery, and security for unstructured data.

Probably Genetic

Seed Round in 2019
Probably Genetic is dedicated to providing solutions for individuals with rare genetic conditions that are often misdiagnosed as autism spectrum disorder. Recognizing that patients typically endure a lengthy wait of up to seven years for a proper diagnosis, the company aims to alleviate this prolonged uncertainty. They offer educational resources and DNA sequencing tests designed to help individuals and families understand whether there is a genetic basis for their symptoms. By facilitating access to crucial information and testing, Probably Genetic seeks to support those who may otherwise be overlooked by the healthcare system.

Apero

Angel Round in 2019
Apero Health is a technology-driven medical billing company that aims to enhance control over medical payments for both practices and patients. The company has developed a platform that automates the billing process, leveraging machine learning and data science to streamline operations. Apero's system facilitates automated claim submissions and integrates online patient billing, resulting in a more efficient billing experience. The innovative application program interface helps users achieve a reduced denial rate, ultimately improving the financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

Netifi

Seed Round in 2018
Netifi Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-native application platform designed to streamline the development of distributed systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Netifi offers a reactive microservices platform built on the RSocket protocol. This platform integrates essential features such as API management, routing, service discovery, and predictive load balancing into a single deployable solution. By combining the functionalities of an API gateway and a service mesh, Netifi simplifies the process for developers, allowing them to focus on their products while enabling the creation of real-time web, mobile, and IoT applications. The platform aims to reduce engineering costs and enhance the efficiency of building cloud-native applications.

Rainmakers

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Rainmakers is a specialized recruiting platform designed to facilitate the hiring of top sales talent. The platform connects sales candidates with organizations, allowing candidates to showcase their skills and sales achievements. Companies can then bid for these candidates, fostering a competitive environment that helps both parties find the best match. Through this innovative approach, Rainmakers aims to streamline the hiring process and enhance the quality of sales recruitment.

CNote

Angel Round in 2017
CNote is an investment platform that focuses on fostering economic and racial justice through financial innovation. Founded in 2016 by two women with extensive backgrounds in finance and venture capital, CNote operates as a certified B-Corporation based in Oakland, California. The platform offers alternative financial vehicles, such as CNote Savings, which provides savers with competitive returns—up to 2.5% annually—significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. CNote directs investments toward funding women and minority-led small businesses, affordable housing, and economic development in underserved communities across the United States. By aligning financial returns with social impact, CNote enables users to invest in the causes and communities that matter to them.

Going Merry

Seed Round in 2017
Going Merry Inc. is an online platform that streamlines the scholarship application process for students. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows students to create profiles, apply directly to various scholarships, and automatically populate application forms with their profile information. Users can also save, edit, and reuse their essays, as well as track the status of their applications across multiple devices. By 2023, Going Merry had become a widely adopted resource, utilized in two out of three U.S. high schools and serving 20% of college-bound students in the country. The platform facilitates the disbursement of over $200 million in financial aid annually, benefiting both students seeking funding and scholarship providers managing their applications. In 2021, Going Merry was acquired by Navient, a Fortune 500 company.

BabyNoggin

Seed Round in 2017
BabyNoggin is a mental health screening application that empowers parents to self-screen their children's development using evidence-based tools. The application aligns with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, allowing for effective tracking of developmental milestones. It facilitates the identification of children at risk for developmental delays and provides automatic scoring of screening results. Additionally, BabyNoggin supports the integration of these results into electronic medical records (EMR) systems, streamlining the referral process for children who require intervention services. By focusing on research-supported techniques, BabyNoggin aims to enhance parental involvement in monitoring their children's mental health and development.

OpenSponsorship

Seed Round in 2017
OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that connects corporate brands with sponsorship opportunities in professional sports. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform serves as a two-sided marketplace where rights holders, such as athletes, teams, and leagues, can create profiles and publish sponsorship proposals. Brands can search this database for potential sponsorship partners and submit anonymous requests for proposal (RFP) detailing their marketing needs. Rights holders can then apply for these RFPs, facilitating direct communication through the platform's messaging feature. OpenSponsorship aims to simplify the process of securing sponsorships, thereby supporting the financial sustainability of athletes and sports events.

The Beans

Seed Round in 2017
The Beans is a company based in the United States that develops and operates a financial planning platform aimed at simplifying the path to financial success. Its software application creates personalized cash flow plans, allowing users to manage their finances more effectively. By employing innovative design and technology, The Beans offers a unique approach to financial planning, utilizing visual elements like dried beans and corn to enhance user experience. The platform is designed to provide proactive support, helping individuals reduce financial stress and concentrate on their passions.

Astrileux

Seed Round in 2017
Astrileux Corporation is a semiconductor R&D company, driven by a desire to make technology faster and more accessible. The future is exciting, and continually seek new ways to advance the state of human kind. Astrileux’s strategy is to design revolutionary advanced engineering technologies that enable high volume manufacturing of next generation integrated circuits (IC) chips. The implications of this development are to accelerate the arrival of next generation computing technology creating faster, smaller more powerful mobile devices and providing evolutionary advances in quality of life for a globally-social electronic community. To implement this strategy Astrileux will strive to champion the market in technology/cost performance, enable new untapped market segments for chipmakers and drive clean tech products.

Dropel Fabrics

Angel Round in 2017
Dropel Fabrics, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in the design and supply of hydrophobic textiles. The company utilizes innovative material science and cotton processing technology to create premium cotton fabrics that are stain and spill resistant, making clothing "life proof." Dropel's approach combines the performance attributes of synthetic materials with the natural qualities of cotton, ensuring that its apparel remains soft, breathable, and comfortable while providing enhanced functionality. The company has received recognition for its innovations, including awards at Demo China’s Silicon Valley Summit and as a finalist at SXSW Interactive.

Conductor Quantum

Conductor Quantum is building quantum computers on silicon chips. Our AI-software creates qubits 1000x faster than current methods.
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