Illini Angels

Illini Angels

Champaign, Illinoisillini-angels.com

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.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Apriority FinancialOct 2025SeedLead
FirstIgniteMar 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Campus InkMar 2024VC RoundCo-investor
RectangleFeb 2024SeedCo-investor
NatrionNov 2023SeedCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChampaign, Illinois
Year FoundedN/A

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