The angel investment firm, which focuses on University of Oxford-linked businesses, has raised an undisclosed amount towards the $5m target for its second fund.

Oxford Angel Fund, a UK-based angel investment firm focused on startups aligned to University of Oxford, is targeting $5m from investors including US-based Oxford alumni for its second fund. The unit has already raised an undisclosed amount from investors including its general partner, Neil Wolff. Oxford Angel Fund expects to pursue 25 to 30 deals across multiple sectors over a two or three-year time frame, including follow-on investments in companies backed by its precursor. It is currently screening initial deal flow for its new vehicle and typically invests from pre-seed to series A-stage. The unit’s portfolio includes University of Oxford genetic testing spinout Probably Genetic, impact investment platform CNote and natural fabric and fabric treatment provider Dropel. Oxford Angel Fund’s first vehicle was expected to back up to 15 startups over two years, targeting sectors such as healthcare and sports sponsorship. More than 40% of the founders it has backed are women.

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