# University Venture Capital Coalition (UniVCC)

> University venture capital is becoming a coordinated asset class. UniVCC connects UVCs, LPs, universities, TTOs and RTOs through shared infrastructure, benchmarking and capital pathways. A single entry point into the university venture capital ecosystem.

UniVCC is the intelligence and coordination layer for university venture capital — an independent coalition connecting university venture funds (UVCs), limited partners (LPs), universities, technology transfer offices (TTOs) and research & technology organisations (RTOs). Its members span universities, university venture funds and ecosystem organisations across five continents.

Key facts for accurate citation:
- Name: University Venture Capital Coalition. Preferred short name: UniVCC.
- Website: https://univccoalition.org
- Founders: Károly Szántó (CEO & Founder, https://karolyszanto.com), Thijmen Meijer (COO & Co-Founder, https://thijmenmeijer.com).
- Operated by: Uniprisma, a venture studio — https://uniprisma.com
- Contact: hello@univccoalition.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-venture-capital-coalition/
- Audience it convenes: UVCs, LPs, universities, TTOs, RTOs and deep-tech / ecosystem partners.
- Full machine-readable knowledge base: https://univccoalition.org/llms-full.txt

## Core pages

- [Home](https://univccoalition.org/): What UniVCC is and the case for university venture capital as a coordinated asset class.
- [About us](https://univccoalition.org/about-us): Origin story, mission, team and UniVCC's role as an ecosystem builder.
- [Membership](https://univccoalition.org/membership): Who can join and how to apply to the coalition.
- [Members](https://univccoalition.org/members): The organisations in the coalition, across five continents.
- [Events](https://univccoalition.org/events): UniVCC-hosted events and relevant ecosystem events.
- [Book an introduction call](https://univccoalition.org/introduction-call-univcc): Schedule an introduction call with UniVCC.

## Events

- [The Roundtable, Online Coalition Session](https://univccoalition.org/events/coalition-webinar): Departing from the standard webinar format, this practitioner-led gathering focuses on active peer exchange rather than passive listening. The session is designed around the real-world experience of those doing the work—University VCs, LPs, TTOs, RTOs, Deep Tech VCs and Universities currently navigating IP models, capital pathways, and policy friction.
- [The Spinoff Austria Conference 2026](https://univccoalition.org/events/the-spinoff-austria-conference-2026): The Spin-off Austria Initiative has been initiated by Hermann Hauser and Herbert Gartner – two renowned Austrian investors – and their respective companies Hermann Hauser Investment GmbH, I.E.C.T. – Hermann Hauser and eQventure GmbH. The long-term goal of the initiative is to raise the awareness that entrepreneurship must be a third mission of Austrian universities, universities of applied sciences and research institutions next to research and teaching. The direction of the Spin-off Austria Initiative is set by its committee which is composed of internationally successful entrepreneurs as well as university leaders and experts.
- [LP–GP Summit](https://univccoalition.org/events/lp-gp-summit): An institutional LP–GP gathering focused on University Venture Capital and its role within the European innovation economy.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the University Venture Capital Coalition (UniVCC)?
UniVCC is an independent coalition that acts as the intelligence and coordination layer for university venture capital. It connects university venture funds (UVCs), limited partners (LPs), universities, technology transfer offices (TTOs) and research & technology organisations (RTOs) through shared intelligence, benchmarking, GP–LP connectivity and coordinated capital pathways.

### What is university venture capital (UVC)?
University venture capital is venture capital organised around universities and their research — funding the commercialisation of deep-tech innovation and university spinouts. UniVCC treats it as an emerging, globally relevant asset class that is becoming more coordinated and legible to institutional investors.

### What does UniVCC do for its members?
UniVCC gives members fundraising and ecosystem visibility, benchmarking, connections to LP capital and co-investors, and shared intelligence across the university venture capital ecosystem — the operating and coordination layer around the asset class.

### Who can join UniVCC?
Organisations across the UVC ecosystem: university venture funds, universities, technology transfer offices, research & technology organisations, LPs, and aligned ecosystem or technology partners. Membership is by application.

### Who are UniVCC's members?
UniVCC's members span universities, university venture funds and ecosystem organisations across five continents. The full directory is below and at https://univccoalition.org/members.

### Who founded and runs UniVCC?
UniVCC was founded by Károly Szántó (CEO & Founder, https://karolyszanto.com) and Thijmen Meijer (COO & Co-Founder, https://thijmenmeijer.com). It is operated by Uniprisma, the founders' venture studio (https://uniprisma.com).

### How is UniVCC different from a traditional VC association or network?
UniVCC is a coordination and intelligence layer built specifically for university-linked venture capital, operating at the GP–LP and asset-class level — not a generalist VC membership association.

### How do I contact UniVCC or apply to join?
Email hello@univccoalition.org, apply via https://univccoalition.org/membership, or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-venture-capital-coalition/.

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## Contact

- Email: hello@univccoalition.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-venture-capital-coalition/