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Founded in 2011, Elevate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, established as a spin-out from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The firm manages a portfolio of over 600 companies and has assisted nearly 4,000 businesses across 86 counties. Elevate Ventures focuses on supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through funding and resources.
Elevate Ventures invests in early-stage companies in sectors such as software, life sciences, and hard technology. They provide funding through convertible notes or equity, with investments ranging from $20,000 to $2 million per round, and up to $8 million per company. Their investment strategy targets pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, emphasizing companies with strong growth potential.
Notable companies in Elevate Ventures' portfolio include Authenticx, a software company enhancing customer experience; AfterSchool HQ, a platform for managing after-school programs; Folia, a life sciences firm; Wicked Sheets, known for innovative bedding solutions; and 120Water, focused on water quality technology.
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Yes, Elevate Ventures often leads funding rounds, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages, to help establish strong foundations for their portfolio companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and potential for further development.
While specific fund sizes are not disclosed, Elevate Ventures has a history of investing up to $8 million per company, indicating a substantial capital base for supporting their portfolio.
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