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Stanford-StartX Fund (DEFUNCT)

Stanford-StartX Fund (DEFUNCT)

Invests minority equity in Stanford-affiliated startup follow-on rounds alongside independent professional investors.

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The Stanford-StartX Fund was a co-investment vehicle established in 2013 as a partnership between Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, and the StartX accelerator. It operated as an uncapped minority co-investor in StartX portfolio companies, following the lead of independent professional investors rather than leading rounds. To qualify, a company was required to have independently raised a m…

A now-defunct Stanford University equity co-investment vehicle that made minority follow-on investments in Stanford-affiliated startups alongside outside professional investors; ceased new investments in June 2019.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.startx.com