InvestU FY25 Annual Report

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connect We investors and startups across ASU’s communities to catalyze early-stage investment and bring technology to market

$1.2M+ new investment

$405K follow-on investment

“Best event in Arizon

$650K invested into ASU alumni-founded companies

“Phenomenal, impactful, and fun event!”

“Great event... proud to be an ASU alum!”

“Well executed and creative... A ton of value!”

DeepLook Medical opens AZ office

InvestU’s annual HealthTech pitch event played a key role in catalyzing additional AZ funding and attracting DeepLook Medical to Arizona.

Partnering across ASU

Two new portfolio companies are testing and scaling with ASU

Operating EV chargers on two ASU lots, with more deployments coming soon

Partnering with ASU

ScaleU to demonstrate the use of haptic gloves in VR education

Key Portfolio Updates

Two FDA clearances for contactless vital sign measurements

Won the 2025 Global Innovation Challenge by Venture for ClimateTech

Receives FDA Breakthrough Device

Designation for third product and Flinn Foundation grant

Raised $1.2M Seed round led by Brookstone VC

215th surgical procedure demonstrates growing commercial momentum

3X same store kiosk usage; $3.6M new funding from Draper Associates, Dynamism Capital, and Tunitas

Ventures; won Venture Madness 2025

Portfolio Support

Hiring ASU talent

Joint research, pilots & contracts

Facilities Mentors & advisors

Robust Deal Flow

Unique applied learning opportunities

My time at RealmSpark and InvestU has provided me firsthand insight into the entire investment process and has expanded my knowledge beyond the classroom. The lessons I’ve learned from hearing founders’ pitches are invaluable and will help me when I decide to start my own company. This is a great opportunity to learn about the venture ecosystem.”

- Jacob Tieves, 2024-2025 Student Analyst

71 students engaged in the InvestU process

Thank you to our sponsors

Annual Sponsor Event Sponsors

KPMG’s Phoenix Growth Practice provides audit, tax and advisory services to startups across all industries. With dozens of local startup clients and a dedicated team of professionals, they place a strategic priority on growing companies. InvestU is proud to partner with KPMG to connect our companies with premier services as they grow.

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