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Venture Capital Fund of the University of Tulsa
We leverage the TU faculty, alumni network, and resources to capitalize the next generation of innovators.
Closing the gap between the world-class research within the University of Tulsa’s walls and the expertise needed to take it to the next level.
We are a team of entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, operators, researchers, designers, technologists, and executives. Together, we leverage an extensive network of experts innovating markets to shape futures.
University of Tulsa
Faculty, alumni network, and resources of one of the nation’s leading research universities to help passionate founders launch and scale new ventures.
Tulsa’s Ecosystem
Resources, tools, and mentorship from Tulsa and beyond.
46 Venture Capital
40+ years experience. Learn more about our fund manager >
Top 5 petroleum engineering program in the world
Top 10 best engineering program in the nation
Top 25 cyber security program in the nation
Fund Terms
Flexible options to get started including a quarterly subscription model with a 10-year time horizon. Multiple ways to invest, including Self-Directed IRAs to lower the upfront burden, diversify your retirement portfolio, and defer taxes.
- Rolling Fund Structure
- $20k Minimum Commitment
- 2% Management Fee
- 20% Carried Interest
Investment Criteria
Investing in the most significant opportunities while prioritizing the University of Tulsa’s unique strengths.
- $50-500K Average Investment Size
- Pre-Seed – Series A Stage
- Agnostic with Specialties Industries
- Driven Visionaries Tackling Real Problems Who We Back
Returns to the University of Tulsa
Hurricane Ventures dedicates 25% of its carried interest to the University of Tulsa to support the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) and related programs.
Portfolio Company Spotlight
Prelude is a company launched out of 19days, a Tulsa-based venture studio, whose Co-Founder, Jacob Johnson, is a UTulsa alumnus. Prelude is modernizing the pre-need funeral planning process, by connecting funeral homes, consumers, and insurance carriers through its user friendly interface, which streamlines planning and payment, making it simple for families to arrange preneed funeral plans.
Percipio Health’s AI-powered population health monitoring platform is revolutionizing how providers and payers support populations of growing size, risk, and complexity. Using the power of AI and only a smartphone, Percipio collects whole-person health signals for real time assessments that identify current and predictive health risks.
Aptly is founded by a UTulsa alumnus with deep domain expertise from their executive roles at high-growth startups and large enterprises. Aptly is developing a SaaS platform to transform how enterprises manage delegation of authority (DoA). Traditional DoA processes often rely on static documents and spreadsheets, causing inefficiencies, compliance risks, and delays.
Lyceum has created an in-classroom AI teaching assistant for K-12 school systems to support teachers in engaging students and propelling learning, with customizations specific to each student, based on their individual needs and pace.
Co-founded by TU mechanical engineering alumnus, Josh O’Leary (BS ’94), AirWise Solutions is redefining how industries view drone operations. The platform provides dynamic 3D situational awareness, ideal for leaders overseeing critical infrastructure and public safety operations.
Founded by Julian Abhari, a senior from TU’s computer science program, alongside Dani Marques, an incoming MBA student at TU. SkinCheck is a mobile app that enables users, primary care providers, and dermatology clinics to easily scan, monitor, and evaluate moles— increasing the chances for early identification and timely treatment.
Founded by Dr. Robert Holbrook, MD, a gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience, BP Endo is a medical device company based in Oklahoma. They have developed the Insufflation Retention Device (IRD) to tackle air incontinence issues during colonoscopies, a problem that complicates up to 26% of such procedures.
Co-founded by TU alumnus Patrick Bruce, Titan Intake is revolutionizing healthcare with its AI-driven patient referral software. Their unique platform automates incoming referral data directly into EMRs, ensuring clinics immediately capture, process, and communicate patient referrals.