Illinois Ventures
Overview
Illinois Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies, focusing on research-derived innovations from the University of Illinois . The firm supports companies in information technologies, artificial intelligence, cancer therapeutics, engineering, physical sciences, ag tech, deep tech, and life sciences . It provides seed and Series A investments, backing companies with University of Illinois DNA .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elion Therapeutics | Jun 2024 | Series B | - |
| Resolv | Jan 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Excelsior Sciences | Dec 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| ShareThis, Inc. | - | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Natrion | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Joseph Watt
Investor
Ogni Goswami
Angel Investor
Rishit Parikh
Investor
Maitree Mhatre
Venture Capital Fellow
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Illinois Ventures based?
Illinois Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Illinois Ventures founded?
Illinois Ventures was founded in 2000.
How many portfolio companies does Illinois Ventures have?
Illinois Ventures has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Illinois Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Elion Therapeutics, Resolv, Excelsior Sciences, ShareThis, Inc., Natrion.
What was Illinois Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Illinois Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Resolv in 2026.
What sectors does Illinois Ventures focus on?
Illinois Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Illinois Ventures focus on?
Illinois Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Illinois Ventures's AUM?
Illinois Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.