Purple Arch Ventures
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Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2016
AUM
-
Location
United States
Investor profile last updated: 05 August, 2020
Profile
Purple Arch Ventures is a community of accredited Northwestern alums who pool money into a VC fund to invest in Northwestern-connected companies. Simply put, we believe we can invest better together than we can alone. We create a diverse portfolio for our investors, co-investing with leading VC funds across industry, stage, and geography. Our goal is to raise a new fund each year that benefits entrepreneurs, the school's ecosystem, and our investors.
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FAQs about Purple Arch Ventures
Is Purple Arch Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Purple Arch Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Purple Arch Ventures located?
Purple Arch Ventures is located in United States.
When was Purple Arch Ventures founded?
Purple Arch Ventures was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does Purple Arch Ventures invest in?
Purple Arch Ventures invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Software.
What is Purple Arch Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Purple Arch Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Purple Arch Ventures typically invest in?
Purple Arch Ventures invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Purple Arch Ventures investment?
Purple Arch Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of Purple Arch Ventures?
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