Illini Angels
Overview
Illini Angels is an angel investor network composed of University of Illinois System alumni that invests in and supports early-stage companies connected to the university system. It is a program administered by Illinois Ventures, the venture capital arm of the University of Illinois System. The network focuses on providing seed funding, mentorship, and access to its network for companies founded by faculty, alumni, or students, or those licensing university technology. Investment sectors of interest include engineering, computer science, healthcare, ag tech, and energy.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ink | Mar 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Natrion | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rectangle | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Ascent Integrated Tech | Nov 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Pathlit | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Illini Angels based?
Illini Angels is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
When was Illini Angels founded?
Illini Angels was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Illini Angels have?
Illini Angels has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Illini Angels's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Campus Ink, Natrion, Rectangle, Ascent Integrated Tech, Pathlit.
What was Illini Angels's most recent investment shown here?
Illini Angels's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pathlit in 2024.
What sectors does Illini Angels focus on?
Illini Angels focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Illini Angels focus on?
Illini Angels typically invests at the Early stage.