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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
Confluence PharmaceuticalsDec 2018VC RoundCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBloomington, Indiana
Year Founded2018

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