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iVenture Accelerator

iVenture Accelerator

Champaign, Illinoisillinois.edu

Overview

iVenture Accelerator is an educational accelerator program at the University of Illinois for student-led startups, providing non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and resources. It is a program within the Gies College of Business's Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

10

Investments

iVenture Accelerator investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PowerBox TechnologySep 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
CreatoRainMay 2025AcceleratorLead
PathlitJun 2024GrantCo-investor
PowerBox TechnologyJun 2024GrantCo-investor
ElectroKareMay 2024AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersChampaign, Illinois
Year Founded2015

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