Harper Court Ventures

Harper Court Ventures is an early-stage deep tech venture fund dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies emerging from the University of Chicago ecosystem. The fund focuses on pre-seed startups at the frontier of quantum computing, life sciences, energy, and AI data sciences. By leveraging world-class research and partnerships, Harper Court Ventures aims to transform innovative ideas into real-world ventures. The fund is led by Chicago Booth alum Karthee Madasamy and managed by MFV Partners, a leading Silicon Valley deep tech fund. Harper Court Ventures supports visionary startups with the insight and backing needed to lead in their respective fields. The fund operates within the dynamic Chicago market, which is rapidly becoming a national leader in quantum computing, driven by strong state support and public-private partnerships. Harper Court Ventures generates revenue by investing in promising startups and benefiting from their growth and success. The fund's business model is centered around providing financial and strategic support to startups, helping them scale and achieve commercial success. Keywords: deep tech, venture fund, University of Chicago, quantum computing, AI, life sciences, energy, startups, commercialization, innovation.