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InnoVenture Iowa is a public venture capital fund established in 2022, collaborating with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and BioConnect Iowa. The fund utilizes federal SSBCI capital to support early-stage companies founded or headquartered in Iowa. It focuses on sectors such as bioscience, ag-tech, advanced manufacturing, SaaS, and AI.
This firm invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including bioscience, ag-tech, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. InnoVenture Iowa targets pre-seed, seed, and seed+ (extension) stages, providing capital to startups that demonstrate leadership and innovation.
Notable portfolio companies include AcreShield, which helps farmers select high-performing hybrids; Apprenticeship America, offering tools for workforce recruitment and upskilling; and Blueprint Nav, a patient navigation platform for cancer treatment. Other companies include Brightn, a mental health platform for Gen Z, and MākuSafe, which develops wearable technology for workplace safety.
Submit your pitch through their form at innoventureiowa.com.
InnoVenture Iowa typically participates in early-stage funding rounds, often leading investments in promising Iowa-based startups.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, particularly for companies that demonstrate significant growth and potential in their respective sectors.
The fund size is not publicly disclosed, but it utilizes federal SSBCI capital to support its investments in early-stage companies.
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