Fundraising FoxJoel Harris
InvestorFounderManaging Partner at Ag Startup Engine Seed · Co-founder at Genvax Technologies · Executive Director at Ag Startup Engine
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $25K – $500K checks · typically $25K
FoundedGenvax Technologies
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About
Joel Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Genvax Technologies, a company founded in 2021 that develops mRNA and nanoparticle vaccines for livestock, with initial focus on swine applications. He also serves as Executive Director of the Ag Startup Engine, a pre-seed investment group focused on midwest agricultural innovation. Harris previously co-founded Harrisvaccines, an mRNA livestock vaccine company that was acquired by Merck Animal Health in 2015, and has investment experience with venture groups including Vitalize Venture Group. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa.
Co-founder at Genvax Technologies
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Co-founders at Genvax Technologies
Co-founder at Genvax Technologies
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Co-founders at Genvax Technologies
Executive Director at Ag Startup Engine
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Clearflame EnginesContinuum AgFarmHand AppPhiniteSalin 247Skroot Laboratory
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joel Harris?
- Joel Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Genvax Technologies, a company founded in 2021 that develops mRNA and nanoparticle vaccines for livestock, with initial focus on swine applications. He also serves as Executive Director of the Ag Startup Engine, a pre-seed investment group focused on midwest agricultural innovation. Harris previously co-founded Harrisvaccines, an mRNA livestock vaccine company that was acquired by Merck Animal Health in 2015, and has investment experience with venture groups including Vitalize Venture Group. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa.
- Where does Joel Harris work?
- Joel Harris is Co-founder of Genvax Technologies and Managing Partner at Ag Startup Engine Seed and Executive Director at Ag Startup Engine.
- What check size does Joel Harris write?
- Joel Harris typically writes checks of $25K – $500K.
- What companies did Joel Harris found?
- Joel Harris founded Genvax Technologies.
- What companies has Joel Harris invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Clearflame Engines, Continuum Ag, FarmHand App, Phinite, Salin 247, Skroot Laboratory.
Founder mafias
Northwestern University mafia315
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University of Iowa mafia70
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Ag Startup Engine mafia2
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Ag Startup Engine Seed mafia2
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