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Adipo Therapeuticsadipotherapeutics.cominJan 2024

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-investorsElevate VenturesRiverbend Capital

Amplified Sciencesamplifiedsciences.comin𝕏Sep 2023

BiotechWest Lafayette, US

Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)Wade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)

Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalElevate VenturesGravity VenturesHouston Angel NetworkFlywheel FundOCA Ventures

B0Otlegsb0otlegs.com

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

Beastcoastbeastcoast.ggin𝕏

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

Bereavebereave.ioin

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

Blueprint Statsblueprintstats.com

Software company (Pre-Seed, Exited)

Bloomington, US

Clyde Hunter Hawley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Boardableboardable.comin𝕏

Boardable provides software for nonprofit boards to manage governance, collaboration, and operations.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSFishers, US

Co-investorsElevate VenturesHigh Alpha

Caradvisecaradvise.com

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 Spiritscardinalspirits.comSep 2018

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 Champscivicchamps.comin𝕏

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 VenturesTechstars

Confluence Pharmaceuticalsconfluencepharma.com

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)

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

D2Discoveryd2discovery.com

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)

Detourinsurancedetourinsurance.comin

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

Foliafolia.comin

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-investorsElevate Ventures

Foodmeetsfoodmeets.co

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

Gocharliegocharlie.ai

Co-investorsEmerging VenturesGeek VenturesHawke Ventures

Gustgust.comin𝕏

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)

Co-investors37 AngelsAngels4WomenBeacon AngelsBroad Street AngelsFashion Capital PartnersKeiretsu Forum+7 more

Helmbootshelmboots.com𝕏Jan 2021

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)

Homefieldapparelhomefieldapparel.com
HotDrophotdropapp.cominacquired by The Beam

HotDrop is a music discovery platform that supports independent musicians and helps fans discover music, powering millions of discovery moments.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNeedham, US

Max Goldberg

Co-investorsTechstars

Hotmichotmic.io

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

iinkiink.comin𝕏

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)TIMOTHY STREIT(Director)in

Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersGrand VenturesMotley Fool VenturesGreen Egg VenturesHeadlineMotivate Venture Capital

Iinktechiinktech.com
Intandemhealthintandemhealth.net

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)

IU Ventures Apexianapexianpharma.com

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

IU Ventures Detective By Charliedetective.io

Co-investorsTensility Venture Partners

Joe and Bellajoeandbella.com

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)

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)IrishAngelsSandalphon CapitalScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Third Act Ventures

Kovina Therapeuticskovina.cominJun 2021

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-investorsElevate Ventures

Lovelilbuckslovelilbucks.com

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 Biosciencesmbxbio.comin𝕏

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)OrbiMed

Metacxmetacx.com

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 Mobilemodemobile.comin𝕏Oct 2025

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)

Motion Sportsmotionsports.ioin𝕏

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)Nate Ebel(Co-Founder & COO)Anthony Leal(Co-Founder)Brad Wisler(Co-Founder / Board Member)

Co-investorsMark CubanElevate Ventures

My IUmyiu.org

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

Natrionnatrion.co

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)Alex Kosyakov(Cofounder)

BoardManas Gosavi(Director)Terry Howerton(Director)in

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveIllinois VenturesLG Technology VenturesTamarack GlobalUnruly CapitalTechNexus Venture Collaborative

NΔ’Rx BioSciencesnerxbiosciences.comin

NΔ’Rx 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)inRobert Feltgen

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Nicenameonricenicenameonrice.com
Nucurrentnucurrent.com𝕏

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)Megha Maripuri(Executive Officer)Jeffery Korach(Director)Chris Jensen(Director)

BoardDaniel Einhorn(Director)in

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDipalo VenturesLakewest Venture PartnersHyde Park Angels

Openinsightsopeninsights.ci𝕏

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)Reuben Vandeventer(Co-Founder and Advisor)

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Openmartechopenmartech.ci
Orange Bike Brewingorangebikebrewing.cominFeb 2023

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

Tom Ruff(Founder)in

Plan Forwardplanforward.ioinOct 2023 Β· $2M

Westfield, US

Megan Lohman(Executive Officer, Director)Jane Levy(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Pocket Methodspocketmethods.com

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Primary Recordprimaryrecord.comin𝕏

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)Jim McIntosh(Founder)inChris Ross(Executive Officer)

BoardEric Beier(Director)inPatrick Henshaw(Director)in

Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesRender Capital

Qumulexqumulex.comin𝕏Aug 2019

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 Ventures

Recessrecess.isin𝕏

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+1 more

Rippleshotrippleshot.cominAug 2018

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)Randal Cox(Director, Promoter)Yueyu Fu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardLon Chow(Director)Christopher Capps(Director)

Co-investorsBaleon CapitalMethod CapitalTruStage VenturesSixThirty Ventures

Scaleroscalero.ioin𝕏

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)Will Pearson(Co-Founder)in

Scioto Biosciencessciotobiosciences.cominApr 2018

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)

Co-investorsElevate VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkPathway Bioventures

Showdropshowdrop.comin

Chicago, US

Alex Segura(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNick Moran(Director)inLaura Spiekerman(Director)

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Dynamism CapitalHawke VenturesHypothesisNew Stack VenturesSerra Ventures

Shufflemeshuffleme.app

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Simply Bailsimplybail.com

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.

FintechLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsGreen Egg VenturesMu VenturesIndicator Ventures

Solescasolesca.comin𝕏

Solesca develops pre-CAD software for designing commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects.

CleantechConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US

Brendan Devine(Founder)in

spokenotespokenote.comin𝕏Feb 2025

Fishers, 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)

Stagetimestagetime.cominSep 2021

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 TechMarketplacesSaaSBloomington, US

Jennie Moser(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardScott Eisen(Director)

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesElevate VenturesFlywheel FundHyde Park AngelsM25

Stagetimeartsstagetimearts.com

Stagetime is a platform for the performing arts where arts professionals build profiles with headshots, video, credits, and training, and where companies post applications and review candidate pools.

HR TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Hyde Park Angels

Summafortesummaforte.com𝕏
Sunny Periodsunnyperiod.com

Sunny manufactures FDA 510(k)-cleared menstrual cups with applicators.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtech

Co-investorsAtento CapitalElevate VenturesRender CapitalSixty8 Capital

Thenewsavantthenewsavant.com

The New Savant makes fragrances and scented products designed for everyday use, sold direct to consumers online.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

IngridErica

Thewisorythewisory.com

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)

TrueLeaptrueleap.ioin𝕏Sep 2025

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)

BoardRobert Bostic(Director)Dario Calogero(Director)

Uncovereduncovered.com𝕏

Uncovered builds technology designed to help solve cold cases through community engagement and investigation support.

ConsumerGovTechMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Greg Kraios(Honorary Cofounder)

Vascugenvascugen.comOct 2019

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)

VigiLifevigilife.comin

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)

Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures

Whatfriendsdowhatfriendsdo.cominJun 2015

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

Ziptilityziptility.comin

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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