Research Bridge Partners

Research Bridge Partners invests in early-stage biomedical companies, commercializing breakthroughs from mid-continent universities. The firm identifies preeminent academic researchers, building infrastructure including intellectual property protection, governance, and data diligence. They initiate seed investments, effectively bridging university innovation with commercialization centers.

Founded in 2016 by Isaac Barchas and Reid Hoffman, Research Bridge Partners arose from the insight that vital biomedical innovation in heartland universities was under-commercialized. They connect academic discoveries with capital and expertise from major innovation hubs, fostering new pathways for scientific impact and investment.

The firm’s model benefits investors, university innovators, and mid-continent universities, enhancing licensing revenues and institutional stature. Research Bridge Partners envisions unlocking the societal and economic potential of American research investments, fostering enterprises translating academic advances into human health improvements.