Elevate Ventures
Venture capitalIndianapolis · Pre-Seed–Growth · 27 people tracked
Investment thesis
Earliest-stage Indiana startups receive hands-on assistance from a team of experienced operators.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 27 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Elevate Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 266 of 437 portfolio companiesSaaS ×96Enterprise Software ×68AI & Machine Learning ×65Healthtech ×61Hardware ×34Consumer ×33Biotech ×30EdTech ×25
HQs:United States×195Germany×1European Union×1United Kingdom×1Ireland×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 147 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×802 founders×423 founders×164+ founders×9
Where their founders studiedfrom 73 founders with education data
Purdue University ×12Indiana University Bloomington ×11Butler University ×3Cornell University ×3Hanover College ×3Harvard Business School ×3The University of Texas at Austin ×3California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 75 founders with career history
Angie's List ×3Purdue University ×3University of Notre Dame ×3Bleacher Report ×2Dreamfuel ×2Exact Target ×2IBM ×2Purdue Research Foundation ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 77 with degree data)
Investments · 437 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 42023 · 72022 · 102021 · 42020 · 12019 · 62018 · 42017 · 22016 · 42015 · 352 dated
Oracle sells enterprise database software, applications and cloud infrastructure, and has grown through large acquisitions including PeopleSoft, Siebel and Sun Microsystems.
Austin, US
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesAlliance VCAlliance VentureBessemer Venture PartnersEnergy Transition Ventures+19 more
PDS Biotech develops T cell activating immunotherapies for cancer and infectious disease vaccines in clinical stages.
BiotechHealthtech
Eclipse Orthopaedics is developing the Radioscopic Targeting Attachment (RTA), a freehand targeting and drilling device to help surgeons perform distal locking during intramedullary nail fixation of leg and hip fractures with less operative time and reduced radiation exposure.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWarsaw, US
Barry W. Rich(Executive Officer, Director)David B. Rich(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFirst Leaf Capital
ExpiWell provides ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and experience sampling (ESM) software used by researchers to capture real-time data on participants' daily experiences, emotions, and behaviors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechSaaS
Justin(CEO)Dr. Louis Tay(Co-founder)
FiberX develops bio-based materials from corn stover for use in agriculture and chemical industries.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsHammond, US
Wade Lang(Secretary and Director)David Skibinski(President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Director)
Neurava develops AI-powered wearable devices designed to monitor seizures and cardiorespiratory dysfunction in people with epilepsy, aiming to mitigate the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death in Epilepsy).
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Vivek Ganesh, PhD(Co-founder)Jay Shah, PhD(Co-founder)Trevor Meyer, PhD(Co-founder)inVivek Ganesh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jay Shah(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardMona Chadha(Director)in
Co-investorsFirst Leaf CapitalSugati Ventures
Bereave provides a platform designed to help organizations support employees experiencing grief and loss, enhancing workplace policies and employee wellbeing during difficult personal circumstances.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessIndianapolis, US
Kristine Camron(Executive Officer)Justin Clifford(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMike Trotzke(Director)Michelle Cole(Director)Elijah Linder(Director)
Board seatMatt Tyner· per SEC Form D · $327.7K raise · filed Aug 2024
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Fishers, US
John McDonald(President and Chief Executive Officer)Tom Kilcoyne(Chief Operating Officer)
BoardJeff Barry(Director)Ryan Diem(Director)Parker Hinshaw(Director)
Board seatPhil Lodato· per SEC Form D · $4.2M raise · filed Apr 2016
Confluence Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing sustained-release drug formulations to treat the core social and communication impairments of Fragile X Syndrome, Autism, and other neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and addiction-related disorders.
BiotechDigital HealthCarmel, US
Steven L. Johns(President, CEO and Manager of the Issuer)
BoardBoyd W. Sturdevant, Jr.(Manager of the Issuer)
Board seatPhil Lodato· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Elate is a strategy management platform that connects planning, execution, and reporting into a single system, with an AI layer that surfaces risks and automates updates.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
William Brooks Busch(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Parker(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMike Asem(Director)
Board seatMatt Tyner· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundConnetic VenturesHyde Park AngelsM25Serra VenturesWestWave Capital
RootNote provides data analytics and insights for content creators and businesses, helping them understand and optimize their content performance.
Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureGamingMarketing TechSaaSNashville, US
Jason Burchard(Chief Executive Officer)inJeremy Burchard(Chief Creative Officer)Chandler Barnes(Chief Technical Officer)
Board seatMyles Grote· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsJohnson Venture PartnersLaunch TennesseeLong Way VenturesTechstarsCascade Seed Fund
TMap operates community recruiting through its MakeMyMove.com platform, helping cities and states attract fully remote workers to relocate, and provides talent acquisition services that use its data-driven talent mapping technology to help employers find candidates.
Future of WorkGovTechHR TechIndianapolis, US
William Oesterle(Executive Officer)
Board seatJacob Schpok· per SEC Form D · $9.6M raise · filed Oct 2023
120Water builds compliance management software for water utilities and state agencies to help them manage drinking water regulations and protect public health.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechSaaSZionsville, US
Megan Glover(Executive Officer)Megan Casey Glover(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesEdison PartnersHG VenturesRevolutionRise of the Rest Seed
3BG Supply Co. is an industrial distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products such as power transmission components, bearings, and belts, offering sourcing, technical support, and fast delivery.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
Shane Araujo(Founder)in
Adipo develops investigational therapeutics that promote weight loss by activating brown fat to increase energy expenditure, offering an alternative to appetite-suppressing drugs like GLP-1s.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityIndianapolis, US
Keith Johns(Executive Officer)Karen Wurster(Executive Officer, Director)Meng Deng(Director)
BoardMichael Clayman(Director)
Co-investorsIU VenturesRiverbend Capital
Advanced Renewable Power develops mobile and stationary power grid systems with integrated battery solutions for countries lacking electric grid infrastructure, serving transit operators and utilities.
CleantechEnergyHardware
AfterSchool HQ operates a platform that connects students with after-school programs to help them explore interests and activities.
ConsumerEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSFishers, US
San Pathak(COO & Co-Founder)Darye Henry(CEO)inDareskedar Henry(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJennifer Carolan(Director)in
Co-investorsBlack Tech Nation VenturesSixty8 CapitalFlywheel FundReach Capital
Life science company (Seed+, Exited)
BiotechIndianapolis, US
Ronald E. Shoup(Executive Officer, Director)Michael A. Evans(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Evans(Executive Officer, Director)Teresa A. Pascarelli(Executive Officer, Director)Terry J. Spartz(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardR. J. McConnell(Director)
Co-investorsAmpersand
Akanocure is a drug development company using a proprietary chemistry platform to create novel small-molecule therapies, with a focus on orphan and unmet needs in oncology and blocking metastatic processes.
BiotechHealthtechWest Lafayette, US
Philip L. Fuchs(Executive Officer, Director)Mohammad N. Noshi(Executive Officer, Director)Sherine M. Abdelmawla(Executive Officer, Director)
Allera provides a digital food safety and quality assurance software platform that replaces paper-based FSQA documentation with customizable forms, real-time tracking, and compliance management tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSChattanooga, US
Matthew Hapner(Executive Officer)Patrick McNamara(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsGutter CapitalBrickyard
BiotechWest Lafayette, US
Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew D Cothrel(Director)
BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)Wade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalGravity VenturesHouston Angel NetworkIU VenturesFlywheel FundOCA Ventures
Anduril builds autonomous systems and software for defense and military applications, including attack aviation, unmanned aircraft, and underwater vehicles, unified by an autonomy platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Palmer Luckey(Founder)inBrian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+82 more
Anvl offers a connected worker platform that gives frontline workers and supervisors in-the-moment guidance, alerts, and analytics to identify hazards, improve product quality, and manage operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFishers, US
Robin Fleming(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Taylor(CEO)in
BoardMike Fitzgerald(Director)inSherry Aaholm(Director)Steve Cage(Director)Scott Kraege(Director)
Co-investorsHigh AlphaIvy Venture AdvisorRise of the Rest Seed
APL nextED is an academic operations platform for higher education institutions that integrates with existing enterprise systems like learning management systems, student information systems, and human resource systems to centralize faculty, staffing, and academic management.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Kathleen Gibson(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsBisk Ventures
Applied Atomics develops, builds and operates 100 MW-1 GW light-water nuclear plants co-located with industrial customers.
Ben Kellie(Founder)in
Co-investorsApollo Informal InvestmentHEC Paris IncubatorInnovation UBCInventures Investment PartnersLotte VenturesPix Vine Capital+7 more
Life science company (Seed+, Exited)
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
British hi-fi and home cinema electronics maker A&R Cambridge (Arcam), owned by Harman International, a Samsung subsidiary.
Co-investorsIndustrifondenSkagerak Capital
Ascenti Tech builds WearTAK, a wrist-worn Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) end-user device that passively monitors operator vitals, drops MIL-STD-2525D map points, sends alerts, and provides microphone-based gunshot and UAS detection over existing TAK infrastructure.
Defense TechHardwareIoT
Paul Couston(Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Illinois VenturesSandalphon CapitalTribes VenturesFox Ventures
HealthtechAnderson, US
Kyle Small(Principal)Morris Long(Principal)Barry Zeman(Principal)
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Ateios develops electrode manufacturing techniques designed to accelerate production speed, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease the physical footprint of battery manufacturing and gigafactories.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyMedical DevicesNew MaterialsLa Jolla, US
Terry Taber(CTO)
Co-investorsCarat Venture PartnersCharmides CapitalGood Growth CapitalHG VenturesTechstarsTitletownTech+2 more
Siemens provides industrial products, services and software spanning the industrial lifecycle, using AI, simulation and smart technologies for digital transformation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTMunich, DE
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersHarmony Partners
Pass is a ticketing and revenue platform that enables teams, venues, and organizations to monetize unsold inventory by allowing holders to upgrade seat locations or purchase add-ons.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsPhoenix Capital VenturesTribes Ventures
Authenticx is a conversation intelligence platform that uses AI trained on healthcare data to uncover system-critical insights from customer interactions, helping healthcare organizations identify barriers to better outcomes and improve operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechCarmel, US
Amy Brown(Founder & CEO)inMcKay Dunn(Director)Melanie Bella(Director)
BoardVictor Gutwein(Director)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesBeringeaHigh AlphaM25Mutual Capital PartnersMiami Angels+1 more
Awesome People delivers short, practical microlearning embedded into daily work (via email, DM, or text) to reinforce communication, collaboration, and accountability behaviors across teams.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Heather Polivka(Founder)
BabyPlus makes a prenatal auditory enrichment product designed to stimulate a developing baby before birth and support bonding between mother and child.
ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Lisa Jarrett(Founder)in
M80 is an esports organization that fields competitive teams across titles such as VALORANT, Counter-Strike, and 2XKO, and sells branded merchandise to fans.
E-commerceGamingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechNew York City, US
Grant Zinn(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Zinn(Executive Officer)Sharon Zinn(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsIU VenturesKube VCTechstarsFlywheel Fund
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Biokorf works on 3D Integrated Pharmaceuticals, including particle engineering and cocrystals for drug development.
BiotechDeep Tech
BiomEdit develops microbiome-based products for animal health using high-throughput microbiology and AI-powered predictive algorithms.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechFishers, US
Bruce Schelkopf(Executive Officer)Aaron Schacht(CEO)
BoardPatrick James(Director)Paul Casady(Director)Brett Wong(Director)inBarbara Bodem(Director)
Co-investorsAgriZeroNZAnterra Capital
Co-investorsSmartHealth Catalyzer
BioThermic Process Controls develops single-use technology for high-fidelity temperature control of precision fermentations, aimed at bioproduct manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHardware
Bloomington, US
Joel Replogle(Executive Officer, Director)Pablo Fuentes(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFlywheel Fund
Blue Pillar (Generac Link Manager) provides a platform to unify monitoring and control of industrial energy assets across mixed OEM environments, using protocols such as Modbus and CANBus.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTIndianapolis, US
Thomas J. Willie(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Witter(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Kushman(Director)
BoardBill Kingsley(Director)John McIlwraith(Director)inJason Rottenberg(Director)
Co-investorsAllos VenturesCapital Midwest FundArsenal Growth EquityClaremont Creek VenturesEnerTech Capital
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Bloomington, US
Clyde Hunter Hawley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Boardable provides software for nonprofit boards to manage governance, collaboration, and operations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSFishers, US
Co-investorsHigh AlphaIU Ventures
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Bloomington, US
Joshua Owens(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Motz(Director)
Co-investorsCyhawk Ventures
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Indianapolis, US
Thomas E. Cooper(Executive Officer)Pamela A. Cooper(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGreg Willman(Director)
Brace is a web hosting service that syncs with file storage like Dropbox and maintains separate draft and production environments, with the production version optimized for performance.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Eric Rachmel(Founder)in
Co-investorsCanvas VenturesY CombinatorPoint72 Ventures
Reflex is an iOS-based pupillometry system that performs automated pupillary light reflex (PLR) analysis, offering objective, repeatable pupillogram detection for point-of-care and telehealth use.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Cambridge Capital Management provides alternative growth capital financing to small and medium-sized businesses that may not qualify for conventional bank loans, financing fixed assets, real estate, construction, equipment, and working capital.
FintechIndiana, US
CaptureNoire offers Lightroom presets designed specifically for deep skin tones, delivering vintage film-inspired color grading and effects.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Indianapolis, US
Lindsay Tjepkema(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Patarino(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlex Shtarkman(Director)David Golden(Director)inScott Dorsey(Director)inKristian Andersen(Left director position as of 3/24/2021)in
Co-investorsHigh AlphaRevolutionTappan Hill Ventures
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Civic builds signal-based go-to-market solutions that use AI agents to identify and act on customer intent for growth teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Chris Hartin
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupFuture Perfect VenturesNoosphere VenturesOssian CapitalPantera CapitalPropel Venture Partners+1 more
Civic Champs provides web and mobile platforms for nonprofits to automate volunteer management and convert volunteers into donors.
Impact & Social GoodSaaSBloomington, US
Geng Wang(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsIU VenturesTechstars
ClearObject is a digital transformation company that builds custom solutions using edge-based AI, generative AI, computer vision, machine learning operations, IoT, and cloud technologies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoT
Dan Yingst(Chief Executive Officer)Marie Hutchins(SVP of Sales & Marketing)Derek Bleyle(SVP of Product & Operations)Darrel Rader(Vice President of Engineering Services)Benjamin Maupin(Vice President of Finance)
Co-investorsABS Capital PartnersEgis Capital PartnersPlymouth GrowthBootstrap Venture Partners
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Indianapolis, US
Jason Konesco(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Mindrum(Director)
BoardMike Fitzgerald(Executive Officer)Kristian Andersen(Executive Officer)Scott Dosey(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsHigh Alpha
The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic research university whose faculty and students conduct research and scholarship across disciplines, from public health and cancer research to architecture and hurricane forecasting.
EdTechSouth Bend, US
Melissa Kavanagh(CFO and Secretary)Bart Frischknecht(President and Chief Executive Officer)Kevin Keleghan(Director)Bryan Ritchie(Director)
Code in Class is an educational platform that teaches coding to K-8 students through classroom instruction designed to be engaging for students and accessible for teachers.
EdTechSector AgnosticNotre Dame, US
John Henry(Co-founder)Brett MeyersMichael Heyman
Collabrix builds cloud-based software for screenwriting, offering screenplay creation, collaboration, and management tools for writers.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Ankit Bhakat(Founder)in
HardTech company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Consensus Networks offers a digital asset management dashboard that lets users aggregate and manage cryptocurrencies and NFTs across multiple blockchain protocols, including Ethereum.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
ConverSight provides AI-powered decision intelligence software for sales, finance, procurement, marketing, and service functions in manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSIndianapolis, US
Ganesh Gandhieswaran(Founder)Gopinath Jaganmohan(Founder)
Co-investorsAtland VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCharmides CapitalTechstarsAugment Ventures
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Product company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
CruiseAlly provides personalized cruise recommendations and booking resources for consumers seeking to simplify the research and purchase of cruise vacations.
MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
CSA360 provides security operations software with a communications module that lets teams send facility-wide messages, keep digital pass-down logs, and use a real-time voice communication channel.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSCarmel, US
David Anthony Unfried(Executive Officer)Tony Unfried(Founder)
Curvo provides supply spend management software that normalizes and analyzes healthcare supply data across vendors and products.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechEvansville, US
Andrew S. Perry(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKent Parker(Director)Steven A. Suhrheinrich(Director)
Product company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
DaVinci Wearables makes smart wearable technology, including clip-on sensors and instrumented underwear, that tracks menstrual cycles, bloating, and physiological metrics to provide AI-driven health insights for female athletes and active individuals.
FemTechHardwareWellness & FitnessSunnyvale, US
Co-investorsSBXiTechstarsApplied Research Institute
Davista develops a cybersecurity platform called Heimdall that helps organizations understand, intervene, and improve their security and risk posture.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Scott Sieraki(Co-Founder & CEO)Abish Malik(Founder & CTO)Scott Sierackiin
DENCODA develops DNA-based diagnostic assays that detect enzyme activity to identify diseases including osteoarthritis, kinase-related cancers, and protease-linked conditions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Backline is a healthcare communication and coordination platform that helps hospital teams manage clinical workflows like care coordination, consults, patient engagement, and case management.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechIndianapolis, US
David Wortman(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Mundell(Executive Officer)Ben Mishkin(Executive Officer)Marc Kleinman(Executive Officer)
BoardTroy Hege(Director)Tim Davenport(Director)
Linda Sonnett Carlson(Founder)in
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Zoom offers an AI-first work platform for video communication and collaboration, used by businesses for meetings, contact center operations, and customer engagement.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Jose, US
Darin Brown(Executive Officer, Director)David Kerr(Director)Eric Tobias(Director)Kelly Shearon(Director)
BoardScott D. Dorsey(Director)
Co-investorsBase PartnersBethnal Green VenturesEIT Urban Mobility AcceleratorHorizons VenturesICONIQMaven Ventures+4 more
DocuMentor provides technology solutions for healthcare and social services organizations.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaSIndianapolis, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Product company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Litera provides an AI-powered legal technology platform that integrates legal drafting, document comparison, contract review, and knowledge management tools for law firms and legal departments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Haley Altman(Executive Officer, Director)Avaneesh Marwaha(Chief Executive Officer)inCynthia Gumbert(Chief Marketing Officer)inPriyanka Singh(EVP, Operations & CFO)inGreg Ingino(Chief Technology Officer)inSean Munafo(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsHigh Alpha
Drive Now is a mobile app that tracks and logs student behind-the-wheel driving time and routes, storing records in the cloud for students, parents, and driving schools.
EdTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Driver on Deck operates a food ordering platform for pickup and delivery from local restaurants, letting customers order online or via an app at the same prices charged in-store.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
Edge Sound Research builds intelligent audio infrastructure based on patented technologies that capture, separate, and enhance sound, transform physical surfaces into sound emitters, and map audio into spatial experiences.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep TechGamingHardwareMedia & EntertainmentRiverside, US
Co-investorsCartan CapitalKern Venture GroupTechstars
Ekkobar provides a platform that analyzes social media conversations and digital discussions to deliver decision intelligence for entertainment, media, and brand-focused organizations.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Eli McGanal(Chief Vision Officer and Founding Member)Rhys Ryan(CEO)inAmber Dodson(Chief Growth Officer)
Co-investorsComcast Ventures
Ellipsis provides a classroom-ready platform for computer science instruction that integrates curriculum, assessment, and student activities in a single interface.
EdTechSector Agnostic
Scout provides financial management and advisory services for college athletes, addressing wealth preservation and financial literacy for a demographic historically underserved by traditional wealth management systems.
FintechNew York City, US
MikeMichael Haddix Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Haddix(Executive Officer, Director)Cindy Zeng(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Katz(Director)James J. Briles, III(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Endless Eyewear is a rental service that provides access to eyewear collections on a subscription basis, emphasizing sustainability and affordability.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
HardTech company (Seed+, Exited)
Medtronic designs and develops medical technology for treating complex diseases.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investors8VCCWRU Technology VenturesMenlo VenturesOak Investment PartnersPfizer Venture InvestmentsQuesta Capital+5 more
Erickson Motors manufactures MCC (Migrating Combustion Chamber) engines and provides commercial engineering and machining services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareFort Wayne, US
Fred Erickson(Founder, MCC Engine Inventor)Rick Erickson(President, Principal Engineer)Jeff Erickson(Vice President, General Manager)
Escalated provides ad fraud detection and prevention solutions, including invalid traffic detection, proxy detection, viewability monitoring, and real-time blocking capabilities for digital advertisers and publishers.
AdTechCybersecuritySaaS
EZ-Chow provides restaurants and on-demand businesses with a branded, multi-channel digital ordering and customer engagement platform that integrates with major hospitality POS systems (such as Oracle Micros, NCR Aloha, and Heartland) and delivery services like DoorDash Drive.
FoodTechRetail TechSaaSNew Albany, US
Mohammed Sloan(Chief Executive Officer)Mo Sloan(Founder)Brian MooreinChris Redd(Director)Scott Thompson(Director)
Fatheadz sells eyewear, including sizes designed to fit larger heads as well as regular sizes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Rico Elmore(Founder)in
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Flamel is an AI-powered social media marketing platform for franchise businesses, giving individual locations tools to build a local presence while maintaining brand consistency across the network.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSBloomington, US
Matt Sichterman, MEM(Founder)inPaul Ehlinger(Executive Officer, Director)Derek Whitley(Director)
Co-investorsAllos VenturesDundee Venture CapitalFireroad Ventures
FloVision Solutions develops AI-powered analytics technology to optimize food production processes, reduce waste, and improve yield and quality across the food industry.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
Co-investorsRockstartSerra Ventures
FNEX operates an AI-powered fintech and regtech platform offering Compliance-as-a-Service, broker-dealer compliance infrastructure, and private market solutions such as access to pre-IPO and private securities, alternative investments, and institutional liquidity.
AI & Machine LearningFintechGovTechIndianapolis, US
Todd R. Ryden(Founder)inTodd Rolf Ryden(Executive Officer)
Folia builds a collaborative annotation platform that captures every mark, comment, and signature as structured, attributable data across desktop, tablet, mobile, and web.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Ravi Bhatt(Founder)in
Co-investorsIU Ventures
FoodMeets is a mobile app that connects people for group meals at restaurants, offering matching and scheduling features for social meetups.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesSocialBloomington, US
Priya Una(Co-Founder)Victoria Nopporn(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Forecastr provides financial planning and CFO services to early-stage founders and startups, helping them prepare for funding rounds and manage company growth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Steven Plappert(Founder)inLogan Burchett(Founder)inJonathan Frazier(Founder)Steven Ambs(Founder)
BoardRobert Penta(Director)inDaniel Einhorn(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundChartline Capital PartnersConnetic VenturesConvergeInterlock CapitalRender Capital+6 more
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
HardTech company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Product company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Ganance makes The Heir, a device that clips to existing watches using microsuction technology to collect health data without sacrificing style or requiring a smartwatch.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Alex Ocampo(Founder & CEO)inJason Reinhart(Co-Founder & Head of Growth)
Co-investorsTechstars
GeniPhys develops Collymer, a patented polymerizable (scaffold-forming) collagen technology used to design and fabricate collagen biomaterials for tissue restoration and regeneration.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsIndianapolis, US
Sherry L. Harbin(Executive Officer, Director)Sherry Harbin(Founder)inAndrew S. Eibling(Executive Officer, Director)Scot A. Harbin(Executive Officer)
BoardShaun Hawkins(Director)John DeFord(Director)
GEOH provides software for home care agencies to manage Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), billing, scheduling, and caregiver management.
HealthtechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Thomas Bumgardner(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesCouncilFirst Leaf CapitalBoomerang VC
Bloomington, US
Michael Philip Trotzke(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffery Hamilton(Director)Marc Guyer(Director)Mikel Berger(Director)
BoardVictor Gutwein(Director)in
Co-investorsM25
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
ChopSaver makes an all-natural, petroleum-free herbal lip balm and lip treatment, sold as a 100% Natural version and an SPF 15 version.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessIndianapolis, US
Daniel Gosling(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Dan Gosling(Founder)
ExpiredDomains.com is a free online platform for finding expired and expiring domain names, aggregating data across many TLDs into a searchable, filterable interface.
Marketing TechSaaS
Quincy, US
Gregoire Viasnoff(Director)Matthieu Boujonnier(Director)Ryan Letourneau(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Wilhite(Director)
Co-investorsSE Ventures
Grannus Therapeutics develops Hsp90 inhibitors that selectively target the beta isoform of the Hsp90 protein for cancer treatment.
BiotechHealthtechIndianapolis, US
Brian Blagg(Director)Sanket Mishra(Founder)inJohn Foglesong(Executive Officer, Director)James Thompson(Director)
Co-investors1842
Ansley Fender(Founder)in
GSF develops proprietary pyrolysis technology that converts plastic waste into high-quality oils optimized for chemical and industrial feedstock applications.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Greenlight Guru provides quality management, product development, and clinical evidence software built specifically for medical device companies.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Jon Speer(Co-founder)inDavid DeRam(Co-founder)inEd Holmes(CEO)in
Co-investorsJMI EquityAndreessen Horowitz
A company focused on improving the home improvement industry by delivering customer experiences tailored to contractors and their clients.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsBeyond Capital
Guardian Bikes designs and sells kids' bicycles featuring a patented SureStop single-lever braking system, sold direct-to-consumer and pre-assembled to help children learn to ride quickly.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
Habits is a platform that matches high-earning professionals with vetted financial advisors suited to their specific situation and life stage.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaS
Jack Boudreau(CEO and Founder)Buddy Wood Talton(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech Village
HackerRank is an AI-driven hiring and assessment platform that focuses on responsible AI development with emphasis on bias detection, data privacy, and fairness in hiring processes.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Vivek Ravisankar(Founder/CEO)inHarishankaran(Founder)Harishankaran K(Founder)in
Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersGoAhead VenturesJMI EquitySusquehanna Growth EquityY CombinatorKhosla Ventures
Software company (Seed+, Exited)
hc1 offers hc1 IQ, an AI-based platform that turns laboratory and diagnostic data into clinical, operational, supply chain, and market-growth intelligence for health systems and providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Bradley Bostic(Founder)in
Life science company (Seed+, Exited)
Indianapolis, US
Brian Modiano(Manager)Venkata Rao(Manager)
Product company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Here Here Market is an online marketplace connecting independent chefs and culinary creators with food enthusiasts through curated artisanal products, gift boxes, and specialty foods delivered nationwide.
Creator EconomyE-commerceFoodTechMarketplaces
Disha Gulati(CEO and Founder)
Product company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Software company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Life science company (Seed+, Acquired)
IndiAide provides a Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) platform used by private practices and outpatient clinics to bridge the gap between therapy sessions and patient progress at home.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Alyssa Antcliff(Founder)inBruce(Co-founder / Head of Development)
HealthtechNew Albany, US
Margaret Galloway(CEO, Secretary, and Director)Adam Casson(Director)Mary Nan Mallory(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
AgTechBiotechAtlanta, US
Kyle Mohler(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDean Didato(Director)inDiane Allemang(Director)
Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceInnova Memphis, Inc.
Maxwell Witt(Founder)in
International Global Solution, Corp.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTIndianapolis, US
Intrepid Phoenix builds an AI-powered "Quality of Sobriety" app that predicts relapses in people with substance use disorder, enabling clinicians and support networks to intervene before setbacks occur.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health
Invoke Learning builds InvokeClarity, a data lakehouse for higher education, along with a suite of analytics applications and AI-enhanced dashboards.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Brendan Aldrich(Executive Officer, Director)Lige Hensley(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSandalphon Capital
Ironclad is an AI platform for digital contract management that helps companies execute faster deals, reduce contract surprises, and measure value.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jason Boehmig(Founder/CEO)inCai GoGwilt(Director)Jason Springer(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremy Smith(President)Vedavati Verma(Chief Technology Officer)Jason Herman(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalAccelAmplo VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersJude Gomila+17 more
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Ixana develops Wi-R, a low-power wireless connectivity technology based on confined electric-field coupling, and ships silicon and developer kits for OEMs building wearables, XR, robotics, and edge devices.
HardwareIoTSemiconductorsWest Lafayette, US
Shreyas Sen(Founder & CTO)Angik Sarkar(Co-founder & CEO)Shovan Maity(Co-founder & Head of Research)Bob Twomey(EVP, Global Sales)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersSamsung NextScrum Ventures10x FoundersKonvoy Ventures
Sally Beauty is a retailer of beauty and hair care products, selling to consumers through its stores and website.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
JETSWEAT is an on-demand fitness and wellness platform that streams boutique studio classes across categories such as yoga, HIIT, Pilates, strength training, and meditation to individuals via mobile app, web, and TV.
Digital HealthSports TechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Active)
Dehytray is a portable solar-powered food dehydrator that uses free sun energy to dry fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and meats for home users, gardening enthusiasts, homesteaders, and those seeking sustainable food preservation solutions.
AgTechCleantechConsumerFoodTechWest Lafayette, US
Dr. Klein IlelejiDr. Reiko IlelejiKlein Ileleji(Co-founder & CEO/Chief Technology Officer)
Karyosoft is a no-code genomics platform for secondary and tertiary NGS analytics, designed for agricultural biotechnology researchers, universities, and bioinformatics teams.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Co-investorsHealth Wildcatters
Life science company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Indianapolis, US
James Kinney(Executive Officer, Director)Sarah Nelms(Executive Officer, Director)
Ricardo Ethan Rodriguez(Founder)in
Kovina develops first-in-class small molecule antiviral drugs to treat HPV-induced cancers and premalignant infections such as cervical and anal dysplasia.
BiotechHealthtechIndianapolis, US
Elliot Androphy(Chief Scientific Officer)inKristin Sherman(Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer)William Ringo(Director)Teri Willey(Director)Susan Mahony(Director)
BoardFritz French(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsIU Ventures
Laxis provides an AI assistant integrated across Mac, Windows, and Web that captures and analyzes meeting insights, ensuring no idea is lost and every participant's voice is heard.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Xiangning Liu(Founder)
Co-investorsCeltic House Asia PartnersGround Game VenturesAllos VenturesFlywheel FundLofty Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Elevate Ventures made?
- Elevate Ventures has 418 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Elevate Ventures invest at?
- Elevate Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Elevate Ventures's typical check size?
- Elevate Ventures typically writes checks of $20K – $2M.
- What sectors does Elevate Ventures focus on?
- Elevate Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Elevate Ventures located?
- Elevate Ventures is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.
- Does Elevate Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Elevate Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Elevate Ventures co-invest with?
- Elevate Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, IU Ventures, Allos Ventures, among 254 tracked co-investors.
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High Alpha is a venture firm that creates and funds B2B SaaS companies, partnering with founders to build enterprise software businesses. It operates a venture capital arm (Capital) and a company-building arm (Studio).
Allos Ventures is a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B software and tech-enabled services companies, drawing on decades of experience to take a hands-on approach.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
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