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IU Ventures is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of Indiana University, established to support IU students, faculty, staff, and alumni in developing high-potential ventures. The organization evolved from the Advanced Research and Technology Institute (ARTI) in 1997 to the Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) in 2007, and was rebranded as IU Ventures in 2017. They manage an $11 million fund and focus on fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the IU ecosystem.
IU Ventures invests in early-stage startups, particularly those founded by Indiana University alumni or based on IU technology. Their investment strategy includes three primary programs: the IU Angel Network, the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, and the Innovate Indiana Fund, which collectively aim to support high-potential, IU-affiliated startups.
IU Ventures manages several investment programs, including the IU Angel Network, which allows members to invest in early-stage companies, and the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, which has $11 million allocated for early-stage startups connected to Indiana University. The Innovate Indiana Fund has fully invested $10 million in technology companies affiliated with IU, while the Shoebox Fund supports student startups from the Shoebox incubator.
Submit your pitch through their form at iuventures.com.
As of October 2023: IU Ventures announced the 2026 IU Founders & Funders Network Venture Summit and reported an investment by the IU Angel Network in the startup Homefield, highlighting their ongoing engagement with the entrepreneurial community.
IU Ventures typically participates in early-stage funding rounds but may not always lead them. Their focus is on supporting startups with strong ties to Indiana University.
IU Ventures is open to follow-on investments, particularly for startups that demonstrate significant growth and alignment with their mission of supporting IU-affiliated ventures.
The current fund size for the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund is $11 million, which is dedicated to investing in early-stage startups connected to Indiana University.
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