Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinoisuchicago.edu
Overview
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the venture creation and technology commercialization arm of the University of Chicago, which provides funding, education, and mentorship to support startups and new ventures.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slideflow Labs | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Qoro Quantum | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Perfectly Dosed | Apr 2026 | Seed Round | Co-investor |
| CavilinQ | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Exactics | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Sophia Wennstedt
Assistant Director, Career Advancement
Balaji Srinivasan
Principal Strategic Advisor, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.