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Louis Berneman
Managing Director at Texelerate
Naples, Florida
Overview
Louis Berneman is a Founding Partner at Osage University Partners and serves as Managing Director at Texelerate, LLC in Naples, Florida. With a background in venture capital and licensing, he has successfully led investments in various stages and sectors, including digital health and health IT, while also serving as an expert witness and advisor to non-profit institutions.
Berneman's career highlights include founding Osage University Partners, a successful venture capital firm, and managing Texelerate, LLC, where he continues to leverage his expertise in private equity, intellectual property, and negotiation to drive strategic investments in innovative companies within the healthcare sector.
Work Experience
Founding Partner
2008 - Current
Osage University Partners is a university-focused venture capital fund that invests in technology and life science opportunities.
OUP is a venture capital fund investing in start-ups that commercialize university research.
Managing Director
2005
Texelerate is a technology transfer consultancy focused on licensing, investing in start-ups, and royalty monetization.
Lead Advisor, Non-Profit Institutions
2009 - 2020
Healthcare Royalty Partners provides structured financings for the healthcare industry.
Managing Director, Center for Technology Transfer
1995 - 2005