Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indianapurdue.edu
Overview
Purdue University, through its venture capital arm Purdue Innovates Ventures, is an investor in early-stage, Purdue-connected startups. It focuses on sectors including agriculture, deep tech, digital tech, life sciences, and mobility, investing from pre-seed to Series A+ stages. The university's investment activities are managed through the Purdue Research Foundation, which was established in 1930 and also oversees the university's endowment.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susteon Inc. | Jul 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Senteon | Mar 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SwineTech | - | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Tom McKinley
Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
David Q. L.
Lead Principal Investigator
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
