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University of Illinois Foundation

University of Illinois Foundation

Champaign, Illinoisuif.uillinois.edu

Overview

The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois System. It encourages and administers private gifts made to further the University of Illinois's mission, making distributions for student/faculty support and research in accordance with donor intent.

Year Founded

1935

AUM

$2.99B

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

University of Illinois Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Plata CardApr 2026Series CCo-investor
PlataApr 2026Series CCo-investor
PaywatchNov 2025Series ACo-investor
Paywatch KoreaNov 2025Series ACo-investor
Stash VenturesMay 2025Series HCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChampaign, Illinois
Year Founded1935
AUM$2.99B

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