Established by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF), UT Ventures is an angel investment network that launched in January 2026 with eight founding members who shared a common interest in supporting UT-related companies. In under a year, the network has grown to 28 members, hosted six company pitches and closed two investments. “UT Ventures (read more)
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UTRF Launches UT Ventures to Connect Alumni Investors with UT-Related Startups
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UT Ventures, a new initiative of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF), connects a network of accredited alumni investors from universities across the UT System with startups founded or led by UT alumni, faculty, or students; companies built on UT-owned intellectual property; or companies working closely with one or more UT campuses. The network is designed to expand the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by creating a flexible and impact-focused way for (read more)