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Rice University Funding Round
Rice University secured a $18.2 million investment round on 3/4/2026. Investors included Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/4/2026
Transaction Type
Debt
Amount
$18,200,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Private investment will complement federal funding to support manufacturing, regulatory alignment and broader patient access. Clinical collaborations with Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine and UT MD Anderson will play a critical role in the platform's translation process.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
USA
Houston, TX 77005
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Rice University aspires to groundbreaking research and unsurpassed education for the betterment of our world. We fulfill this mission by cultivating curiosity to advance discovery, fostering connections to enhance collaboration, and empowering diverse leaders in an inclusive learning community that promotes excellence and student success through a culture of care.
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Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
President
Reginald DesRoches
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