Purdue Strategic Ventures
West Lafayette, Indianaprf.org
Overview
Purdue Strategic Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Purdue Research Foundation, operating under the Purdue Innovates umbrella. It invests in early-stage, Purdue-connected startups from Pre-seed to Series A+ stages. The firm focuses on sectors including agriculture, deep tech, digital tech, mobility, and life sciences. To be considered for investment, companies must have a connection to Purdue University, such as being founded by alumni or utilizing university-licensed technology.
Portfolio Companies
16
Website
prf.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbice | Aug 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Pluto Aerospace | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Persist AI | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Persist AI | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Krishi, Inc. | Mar 2025 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
