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Investment thesis
IU Ventures supports the Indiana University entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting alumni, faculty, students, and friends of IU with IU-affiliated startups. It operates three initiatives under one mission: the IU Angel Network offering accredited investors early access to curated early-stage deals, the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund enabling tax-deductible donations that support faculty, student, and alumni innovation, and the IU Founders & Funders Network fostering connections, mentorship, and education across the entrepreneurial community. The firm aims to generate significant, long-lasting social and economic impact for IU, Indiana, and the world.
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Team · 1 people
from curatedWhat they invest in
from 62 of 78 portfolio companiesSaaS ×22Consumer ×17Healthtech ×15Enterprise Software ×12Biotech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Direct to Consumer ×8Digital Health ×7
HQs:United States×51Brazil×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 46 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×312 founders×103 founders×44+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with education data
Indiana University Bloomington ×13Indiana University - Kelley School of Business ×5Harvard University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Northwestern University ×2Purdue University ×2Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×12Finance & Accounting ×8Computer Science ×4Life Sciences ×3Engineering ×2Law ×2Medicine ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 42 founders with career history
Eli Lilly ×2Google ×2Indiana University - Kelley School of Business ×2Indiana University Bloomington ×2Indiana University School of Medicine ×2Pattern Recognition ×2Purdue Research Foundation ×2Target ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
7 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 39 with degree data)
Investments · 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 32024 · 12023 · 32022 · 32021 · 42020 · 12019 · 42018 · 32015 · 123 dated
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)inKaren Wurster(Executive Officer, Director)inMeng Deng(Director)
BoardMichael Clayman(Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesRiverbend Capital
Amplified Sciences is a clinical-stage diagnostics company that has developed an ultra-sensitive optical reporter platform for multi-omics diagnostic tests, aimed at helping clinicians detect, treat, and monitor difficult diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWest Lafayette, US
Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)inWade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalElevate VenturesGravity VenturesHouston Angel NetworkFlywheel FundOCA Ventures
An online store selling apparel described as "The Uniform." The site is an e-commerce shop offering clothing products directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
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-investorsElevate VenturesKube VCTechstarsFlywheel Fund
Bereave provides technology that helps people find guidance, support and information when navigating the death of a loved one, serving employees, families, HR teams and managers.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessIndianapolis, US
Kristine Camron(Executive Officer)Justin Clifford(CEO)
BoardMike Trotzke(Director)Michelle Cole(Director)Matt Tyner(Director)inElijah Linder(Director)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)
Bloomington, US
Clyde Hunter Hawley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Boardable provides software for nonprofit boards to manage governance, collaboration, and operations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSFishers, US
Co-investorsElevate VenturesHigh AlphaBase10 Partners
CarAdvise operates a platform where drivers can compare prices, schedule maintenance and repair services, and approve recommended repairs across a network of over 32,000 partner shops.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery in Bloomington, Indiana that makes vodkas, gins, rums, liqueurs, and canned cocktails using real botanicals, fruits, and spices, and distributes them across 12 states and Washington, D.C.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBloomington, US
Adam Christopher Quirk(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey S. Wuslich(Executive Officer, Director)William Rhind(Executive Officer)Jason Katz(Executive Officer)
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-investorsElevate VenturesTechstarsFlywheel FundInnovation Works
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 & Founder)
BoardBoyd W. Sturdevant, Jr.(Chairman & Founder)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Data2Discovery builds a knowledge graph and data science software platform that integrates and analyzes large, complex, heterogeneous datasets to surface insights in fields such as drug discovery, disaster medicine, and food science.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & Infrastructure
David Wild(President & Founder)
Detour offers travel insurance designed specifically for adventure travelers and extreme sports enthusiasts, with built-in coverage for activities like mountaineering and surfing.
InsurTechTravel & Hospitality
Todd A. Hancock(Founder)in
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)inBen Mishkin(Executive Officer)inMarc Kleinman(Executive Officer)
BoardTroy Hege(Director)Tim Davenport(Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesBioCrossroads
Docket IA is a document automation platform that uses artificial intelligence to analyze legal documents—such as contracts, petitions, and reports—and extract relevant information.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Rodrigo Lopes(Founder)inPedro Roso(Founder)in
Co-investorsKaszek VenturesOnevc Venture Partners LlcValor Capital GroupCanaryElevate VenturesMaven Ventures+1 more
Encamp provides software and expert support to help enterprises centralize environmental compliance data and monitoring across their organization.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIndianapolis, US
Luke Jacobs(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHeather Shanahan(CPA)inJosh MoyersinJenny VanceinJon SchmollinSam Jacobs(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesDrive CapitalHigh AlphaOpenView Venture Partners
Folia Health is a digital health platform that enables patients and caregivers to track symptoms, treatments, and health outcomes through personalized surveys, generating home-reported outcomes data used by life sciences companies and researchers to understand real-world treatment impacts.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSMassachusetts, US
Nell Meosky Luo(CEO and Chairman)inDan Toffling(Co-Founder & CTO)inRavi Bhatt(Founder)inPaul T. Meosky(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupCorrelation VenturesCrosslink CapitalElevate VenturesJoyance PartnersKaya Ventures+12 more
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-investorsElevate Ventures
Gust provides a platform for startup founders to incorporate their companies, manage cap tables and equity, and handle governance, risk, and compliance.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSNew York, US
David S. Rose(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHoward Morgan(Director)in
Co-investors37 AngelsAngels4WomenBeacon AngelsBroad Street AngelsFashion Capital PartnersKeiretsu Forum+9 more
HELM is a footwear brand that designs and sells handcrafted boots and shoes made through a multi-step cobbling process.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAustin, US
Joshua Bingaman(Executive Officer, Director)Noah Hurwitz(Director)Chad Battison(Director)Bradley Day(Executive Officer)
Homefield Apparel designs and sells premium college and university apparel, creating clothing based on each school's history, traditions, and legacies.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSpeedway, US
Connor Hitchcock(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDiana Melencio(Director)inScott Molander(Director)Andy Lansing(Director)Elizabeth Shakespeare(Director)Robert Ellis(Director)
Co-investorsXRC
HotMic provides tools that let companies build and run interactive, creator-led experiences inside their own apps rather than relying on third-party social platforms.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocial
Sean Longworth(Founder)in
Co-investorsStarting Line
iink operates a digital platform for processing multi-party insurance claim checks, letting users remotely capture checks, collect electronic endorsements, coordinate with mortgage companies, and disburse claim proceeds via ACH or RTP.
FintechInsurTechPropTechSaaSTampa, US
Ken Lollar(Co-founder)inRyan Holliday(Co-founder, President & Chief Revenue Officer)inTom McGrath(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Ryan Wetzel(Co-founder & Head of Operations)in
BoardKING GOH(Director)inTIMOTHY STREIT(Director)in
Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersGrand VenturesGreen Egg VenturesMotley Fool VenturesSimplex VenturesHeadline+1 more
inTandem Health operates a patient-to-patient network that connects people navigating serious health conditions with trusted peers who have lived similar experiences.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Paul Hoffman(CEO & Founder)
Joe and Bella designs and sells magnetic button-down shirts for men with adaptive features like one-handed fastening and stretch cuffs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Jimmy Zollo(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)IrishAngelsJosephine CollectiveSandalphon CapitalScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Third Act Ventures
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)inWilliam Ringo(Director)Teri Willey(Director)inSusan Mahony(Director)
BoardFritz French(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Lil Bucks makes sprouted buckwheat snack products that are gluten-free, grain-free, high in prebiotic fiber, and offer complete amino acid protein.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Emily(Founder)
MBX Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing peptide therapeutics for endocrine and metabolic diseases.
BiotechHealthtechCarmel, US
Richard DiMarchi(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Kent Hawryluk(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Knickerbocker(Executive Officer, Director)inSteve Hoerter(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)inSalomon Azoulay(Chief Medical Officer)inKaren Basbaum(Chief Business Officer)in
Co-investorsFrazier Life SciencesNorwest Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)OrbiMedWellington ManagementFrazier Healthcare Partners
Mentor provides digital twin technology for the semiconductor and electronic systems industry to navigate complexity, geopolitical volatility, and cost pressures through software-defined and AI-powered solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Co-investorsGefinor CapitalEduLab Capital PartnersEmerge Education
Mentor Collective provides an AI-supported mentorship platform connecting learners, students, and early-career professionals with mentors and advisors.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechFuture of WorkBoston, US
Co-investors186 VenturesNXT VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupEduLab Capital PartnersEmerge Education+1 more
MetaCX develops enterprise software built around a multi-stakeholder network with normalized identities, aimed at enabling digital connectivity and collaboration across organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
Scott McCorkle(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Page(Executive Officer)Long Pund(Executive Officer)
BoardScott D. Dorsey(Director)inKobie Fuller(Director)inJohn Chuang(Director)
Co-investorsAllos VenturesHigh AlphaUpfront Ventures
Mode Mobile operates an M&A-driven platform of high-engagement consumer apps unified under EarnOS, a rewards and monetization engine that pays smartphone users for their daily activities.
AdTechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentChicago, US
Daniel Novaes(Executive Officer, Director)Kiran Panesar(Executive Officer)Andy Pai(Executive Officer)Nick McEvily(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Tribal Ventures
LineLeader provides a unified platform for early childhood learning centers, combining customer relationship management, family communication, and center operations management into a single system.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSIrving, US
Chuck Gibbs(Co-founder)inSeth Martin(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesGrowth Street Partners
Motion Sports provides administrative software solutions designed for college athletic departments, coaches, and student-athletes.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSports TechIndiana, US
Jay Townsend(Co-Founder & CEO)inNate Ebel(Co-Founder & COO)inAnthony Leal(Co-Founder)inBrad Wisler(Co-Founder / Board Member)in
Co-investorsMark CubanElevate Ventures
Indiana University's Alumni Association and Foundation serve alumni, donors, and supporters globally by connecting them to the university and each other while stewarding philanthropic contributions.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSocialBloomington, US
Natrion develops solid-state battery materials, including a US-made ceramic-polymer "active separator" for lithium-ion and Li-metal cells.
EnergyAlbany, US
Thomas Rouffiac(Cofounder)inAlex Kosyakov(Cofounder)
BoardManas Gosavi(Director)Terry Howerton(Director)in
Co-investors1435 CapitalCool Climate CollectiveIcebook Investments Corp.Illinois VenturesLG Technology VenturesNurture Venture Partners+4 more
NĒRx Biosciences develops small molecule inhibitors targeting DNA damage sensor proteins for cancer treatment, with initial focus on difficult-to-treat lung and ovarian cancers.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesIndianapolis, US
John Turchi(Co-Founder, President and CSO)inNicholas Ball(CFO)Robert Feltgenin
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
NuCurrent designs and licenses wireless power and NFC charging architecture for wearables, hearables, and ambient devices, working with product manufacturers to integrate coil, silicon, firmware, and thermal design.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTChicago, US
Jacob Babcock(CEO)inStephen Wasko(Executive Officer)inMegha Maripuri(Executive Officer)Jeffery Korach(Director)Chris Jensen(Director)
BoardDaniel Einhorn(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital Midwest FundDipalo VenturesHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoLakewest Venture PartnersTribal Ventures+1 more
OpenINSIGHTS provides AI-powered customer insights and personalization solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechRetail Tech
Angel Morales(Founder, CEO)inReuben Vandeventer(Co-Founder and Advisor)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesGravity Ventures
Orange Bike Brewing Company is a dedicated gluten-free brewery in Portland, Maine, producing craft beer including a gluten-free non-alcoholic line.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechPortland, US
Periodic Labs is an AI research company building AI scientists and autonomous laboratories focused on the physical sciences, such as discovering higher-temperature superconductors and automating materials design.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsMenlo Park, US
Ekin Dogus Cubuk(Co-founder)inLiam Fedus(Co-founder)inDogus Cubukin
Co-investorsAccelAndreessen HorowitzFelicis VenturesElad GilEric SchmidtNVentures+20 more
Plan Forward provides a dental membership plan platform that automates member billing, renewals, and patient notifications, and integrates with major practice management systems.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWestfield, US
Megan Lohman(Executive Officer, Director)inJane Levy(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Primary Record is a health information management platform that aggregates patient data from multiple portals and sources into a centralized location for families to organize, share, and access medical records.
Digital HealthHealthtechIndianapolis, US
Jean Ross(Founder)inJim McIntosh(Founder)inChris Ross(Executive Officer)
BoardEric Beier(Director)inPatrick Henshaw(Director)in
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesRender Capital
Qumulex builds QxControl, a browser-based platform that unifies video management and access control for commercial physical security, with cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment options.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityIoTSaaSFishers, US
Tom Buckley(Founder)inJerome Fath(Director)Elizabeth Ball(Executive Officer, Director)Harry Johnson(Director)Scot Swenberg(Director)David Underwood(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesGravity Ventures
Recess is an experiential media network that connects consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands with targeted consumers across venues such as gyms, campuses, offices, and residential communities to drive product trial and retail sales, then measures results against store-level sales data.
AdTechConsumerMarketing Tech
Jack Shannon(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtland VenturesBeresford VenturesData Point CapitalLiebenthal VenturesPeak PartnersUnknown Ventures+3 more
Rippleshot offers a cloud-based (SaaS) platform that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to help financial institutions detect card fraud, identify merchant data breaches, and manage fraud risk proactively.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechChicago, US
Canh Tran(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRandal Cox(Director, Promoter)inYueyu Fu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardLon Chow(Director)Christopher Capps(Director)
Co-investorsBaleon CapitalMethod CapitalService Provider CapitalTruStage VenturesKGC CapitalSixThirty Ventures
Scalero provides lifecycle marketing software for email and CRM, serving brands with campaign management and customer communication tools.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Brant Cebulla(Co-Founder)inWill Pearson(Co-Founder)in
Scioto Biosciences is a life sciences company with corporate offices and research facilities in Fishers, Indiana.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthIndianopolis, US
Joe Trebley(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inJim Schulz(Founder & Chief Financial Officer)inMark Heiman(Chief Science Officer)inKevin Meyer(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkPathway BioventuresBioCrossroadsRev1 Ventures
Showdrop runs in-store product sampling campaigns for consumer brands using branded vending machines placed in high-traffic retail stores, and gives brands a dashboard with data on impressions, samples dispensed, shopper demographics, feedback, and in-store and online sales lift.
ConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechChicago, US
Alex Segura(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardNick Moran(Director)inLaura Spiekerman(Director)
Co-investorsBling CapitalChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Dynamism CapitalHawke VenturesHypothesisNew Stack Ventures+1 more
Simply Bail is a management platform for bail bond agents that consolidates case management, e-document signing, payment plan collection, inventory tracking, court date reminders, GPS defendant check-ins, arrest alerts, and reporting into one system.
FintechLegalTechSaaSAtlanta, US
Peter Morris(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsGreen Egg VenturesMu VenturesRiverPark VenturesSidecut VenturesUNCOMMON DENOMINATORIndicator Ventures
Spokenote provides a platform for sending personalized, targeted videos to an audience, using tools such as trackable QR codes on direct mail and exportable video campaigns.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSFishers, US
John Wechsler(Executive Officer, Director)inCarl Raines III(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Harmon(Executive Officer)C.W. Raines(Executive Officer)Ashley Vukovits(Executive Officer)Gary Rush(Executive Officer)
Stagetime is an online platform for the performing arts where artists such as opera singers and musicians build professional profiles with headshots, video, credits, and training.
HR TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBloomington, US
Jennie Moser(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Eisen(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesElevate VenturesGravity VenturesService Provider CapitalFLYWHEEL+3 more
Sunny manufactures FDA 510(k)-cleared menstrual cups with applicators.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsAtento CapitalElevate VenturesRender CapitalSixty8 Capital
The Wisory provides market intelligence, diligence support, and expert advisory services for investment firms, private equity funds, consulting firms, and corporate leaders.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSIndianapolis, US
Jason Wadler(CEO + Founder)
The New Savant makes fragrances and scented products designed for everyday use, sold direct to consumers online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
IngridErica
TrueLeap provides digital learning tools and platforms aimed at students in under-resourced communities, with a stated focus on emerging markets in Africa such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodKaty, US
Sandip Bordoloi(Executive Officer, Director)inShuoyang Zhang(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRobert Bostic(Director)Dario Calogero(Director)
Uncovered builds technology designed to help solve cold cases through community engagement and investigation support.
ConsumerGovTechMedia & EntertainmentSocialLafayette, US
Greg Kraios(Honorary Cofounder)Ashlee Fujawa(Executive Officer, Director)James E. Brown(Executive Officer, Director)
Vascugen develops an induced-pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived vasculogenic cell therapy intended to form new blood vessels and restore microvascular circulation in oxygen-starved tissues.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesMadison, US
Marvin Yoder(Director)Mervin C. Yoder(Scientific Founder)Carter Cliff(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Novak(Director)Jeffrey Kennedy(Director)
VigiLife develops SafeGuard, a real-time worker safety platform that monitors health and environmental data for people working in confined, high-risk environments.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoTSaaS
Zachary Kiehl(CEO)in
Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures
WhatFriendsDo is a free online platform that helps people coordinate care and support for friends and family during crises such as illness, loss, new parenthood, or accidents.
ConsumerHealthtechSaaSSocialIndianapolis, US
Aimee Kandrac(Founder)inMaggie Musgrave(Manager)
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Ziptility provides operations and asset management software for small water and wastewater utilities, with mobile apps to capture, organize, and analyze field data for maintenance scheduling, GIS mapping, and long-term planning.
GovTechIoTSaaSBloomington, US
Jim Good(Founder)inJeffrey Buszkiewicz(Executive Officer)Douglas Dayhoff(Director)Tyler Henke(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Naimark(Director)
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESElevate Ventures
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPeriodic Labs · leadsontrees.com · Nov 6, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has IU Ventures made?
- IU Ventures has 78 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does IU Ventures invest at?
- IU Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does IU Ventures focus on?
- IU Ventures focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is IU Ventures located?
- IU Ventures is headquartered in Bloomington, US.
- Does IU Ventures lead rounds?
- IU Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does IU Ventures co-invest with?
- IU Ventures most often shares deals with Elevate Ventures, Techstars, Gravity Ventures, among 120 tracked co-investors.
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