IU Ventures

IU Ventures

Bloomington, Indianaiuventures.com

Overview

IU Ventures is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of Indiana University focused on assisting IU students, faculty, staff and alums with advancing high potential new venture opportunities . IU Ventures catalyzes entrepreneurship by providing support and resources to early-stage startup companies with strong ties to IU .

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

18

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Homefield ApparelJul 2025SeedCo-investor
Karman IndustriesJan 2025Early FundingCo-investor
Amplified SciencesNov 2024SeedCo-investor
Adipo TherapeuticsJan 2024SeedCo-investor
spokenoteJan 2024Series ACo-investor

Key People

Alexander Cole

Angel Investor And Member

Caitlin Ursini

Angel Investor

Cy Megnin

Angel Investor

Jason Bruckman

Investor

Matt Panucci

Private Investor

Tanner Snider

Angel Investor

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBloomington, Indiana
Year Founded2018

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