Rice University Overview

  • Type
  • University (Non-Endowment)

  • Year Founded
  • 1912

Year Founded

  • Professionals
  • 8

Professionals

  • Commitments
  • 6

Rice University General Information

Description

Rice University is a university based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1912, the university is a private research institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines, including science, engineering, business, and the humanities. Its activities include teaching, interdisciplinary research, and student support through academic and residential programs. The assets are managed by the executive management team.

Contact Information

Website
www.rice.edu
Year Founded
1912
Open To Secondaries
Open To First Time Funds
Institution Type
University (Non-Endowment)
Primary Contact
Title
Interim Vice President of Innovation, Chief Innovation Officer & Managing Director
Email
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Phone
+1 (713)
Corporate Office
  • 6100 Main Street
  • Houston, TX 77005
  • United States
+1 (713)

Rice University Commitments (6)

Rice University's most recent commitment was from , managed by Fitz Gate Ventures. The commitment was made on .

Fund Name Fund Manager Fund Location Vintage Fund Size Commitment Date Commitment
Fitz Gate Ventures Houston, TX 2025
Fathom Fund Houston, TX 2023
Gaocheng Capital Beijing, China 2021
Gaocheng Capital Beijing, China 2020
Charterhouse Capital Partners London, United Kingdom 2009
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Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Region
Commitments by Region

Rice University Investment Allocations

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Investment allocations

Rice University Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
OwlSpark Houston, TX 2012
Rice Management Company Houston, TX 2009
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship Houston, TX 2000
Rice University Endowment Houston, TX

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