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
5
Website
illini-angels.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apriority Financial | Oct 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| FirstIgnite | Mar 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Campus Ink | Mar 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Rectangle | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Natrion | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.