Illinois Ventures
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2000
AUM
$48 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 24 September, 2025
Profile
At Illinois Ventures, our mission is to make the world a better, healthier, and more accessible place through return-focused seed and early investment in healthcare and technology. We work with dedicated partners to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in the University of Illinois system and alumni networks, Illinois and the Midwest, and the national venture capital market.
Industry
Illinois Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Deep Tech Strategic Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
AI
Technology
CleanTech
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$48 M
|
October 2024
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FAQs about Illinois Ventures
Is Illinois Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Illinois Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Illinois Ventures located?
Illinois Ventures is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Illinois Ventures founded?
Illinois Ventures was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does Illinois Ventures invest in?
Illinois Ventures invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Robotics, Biotechnology, AI, Technology, CleanTech, HealthTech.
What is Illinois Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Illinois Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Illinois Ventures typically invest in?
Illinois Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Illinois Ventures investment?
Illinois Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Illinois Ventures?
Illinois Ventures has around $48m assets under management.
When was Illinois Ventures last fund created?
Illinois Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2024-10-22
What are the contacts of Illinois Ventures?
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