Rice One Giant Leap Ventures

Catalytic Investing for Rice, by Rice

One Giant Leap Ventures is a rules-based investment fund built by Rice, for Rice. We catalyze the launch and growth of Rice companies while enabling LP and university participation in startup success.

We back the most groundbreaking startups built on Rice technologies, and founded by Rice faculty, students and alumni.

Where We Invest

We enable Rice-affiliated companies across all industries. Whether based on a technology invented at Rice or founded or led by Rice faculty, students, or alumni, One Giant Leap Ventures invests in the formation and growth of leading-edge startups.

How We Invest

Rules-based screening: One Giant Leap Ventures invests in Rice affiliated startups with Qualified Lead Investors.

Community-driven: We leverage the depth of the Rice community to source the best investors, partners and advisors for our companies.