IDL Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
IDL Ventures invests in deep technology innovations primarily originating from emerging countries that aim to expand into the US market. The firm positions itself as a gateway for international deep tech founders to access the American STEM innovation ecosystem while supporting solutions aligned with UN sustainable development goals. The fund combines internationalization expertise with deep tech investment acumen to accelerate impact-driven technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does IDL Ventures invest at?
- IDL Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does IDL Ventures focus on?
- IDL Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Space Tech.
- Where is IDL Ventures located?
- IDL Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Similar investors
Vesna is a deep-tech venture fund, described as the first Slovenian-Croatian deep tech fund, backed by the European Investment Fund, investing in early-stage technologies spun out of Slovenian and Croatian R&D institutions.
Norrsken VC is a European early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology addressing major global challenges across energy, industry and healthcare, born out of the Norrsken ecosystem for impact-focused founders.
Wind Venture is an early-stage investor backing founders reimagining how people eat, move, and live, as well as deeptech founders building European sovereignty in AI, cybersecurity, space, and defense. Its team members are former entrepreneurs offering hands-on operational support.
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a Canadian institution that has supported small and medium-sized businesses for over 80 years, providing financing and advisory services to entrepreneurs across all industries and growth stages.
Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs founders globally, supported by a community of founders and operators as LPs.














