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IU Philanthropic Venture Fund

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund

Bloomington, Indianaiuventures.com

Overview

Indiana Philanthropic Venture Fund is an evergreen venture capital fund that makes seed and early-stage equity investments in high-potential companies with strong affiliations to Indiana University.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FoliaMay 2022SeedCo-investor
Confluence PharmaceuticalsDec 2020DebtCo-investor
MBX BiosciencesJul 2020Series ACo-investor
Sharpen TechnologiesMar 2019VC RoundCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is IU Philanthropic Venture Fund based?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund is headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.

When was IU Philanthropic Venture Fund founded?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund was founded in 2018.

How many portfolio companies does IU Philanthropic Venture Fund have?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in IU Philanthropic Venture Fund's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Folia, Confluence Pharmaceuticals, MBX Biosciences, Sharpen Technologies, Confluence Pharmaceuticals.

What was IU Philanthropic Venture Fund's most recent investment?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund's most recent investment on Caplight was in Folia in 2022.

What sectors does IU Philanthropic Venture Fund focus on?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity.

What company stages does IU Philanthropic Venture Fund focus on?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund typically invests at the Early stage.

What is IU Philanthropic Venture Fund's AUM?

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund's assets under management are estimated between $11.0M and $50.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBloomington, Indiana
Year Founded2018

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