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Illinois Ventures

Venture Capital

University of Illinois-affiliated early-stage venture firm founded in 2000, backing 125+ companies with deep ties to the U of I ecosystem.

Champaign, United States · 3+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Pre-Seed
Seed
Early Stage
Deep Tech
Life Sciences
Headquarters
Champaign, United States
Founded
2000
Website
illinoisventures.com
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Apr 2026
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Invest in early-stage companies with ties to the University of Illinois system, leveraging a deep ecosystem of researchers, founders, and mentors.

Illinois Ventures is a Venture Capital firm based in Champaign, United States. It has made 3 investments, including Samara Aerospace and Elion Therapeutics. Focus areas include Deep Tech and Life Sciences.

Portfolio2

Co-investors9

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Venture Capital ×7 · Angel Group ×1 · Accelerator ×1 · 10 shared rounds

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