Indiana University Philanthropic Venture Fund
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Overview
What they do
The Philanthropic Venture Fund was established in 2017 by the IU Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) and the IU Foundation to help achieve one of the university’s Bicentennial Priorities, Building a Prosperous and Innovative Indiana. Managed by IURTC, the fund aims to bridge the gap in the startup funding continuum by making equity investments in high-potential early-stage companies with IU ties.
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What they look for
Managed by IU Ventures, the fund aims to bridge the gap in the startup funding continuum by making equity investments in high-potential early-stage companies with IU ties.
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Stage
Seed
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Sectors
AI, Deeptech, Healthcare, Cybersecurity
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Based
Bloomington, US
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Sources
2026-08-28engagement.iu.eduThis open-ended evergreen fund makes equity investments in early-stage companies that have…
2026-08-28engagement.iu.eduIf you’re seeking funding for a company with ties to Indiana University, fill out the form on…
Portfolio, cheque size and the rest
The companies they have backed, the cheque they write, and whether they are deploying right now.
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