IU Ventures
IU Ventures is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of Indiana University that supports IU‑affiliated early‑stage ventures through investment programs, grants support, mentorship and events. Its programs include the IU Angel Network, IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, Innovate Indiana Fund, Shoebox Fund, Founders & Funders Network, The Quarry (SBIR/STTR grant assistance), Executive in Residence placements, and student fellowships.
IU Ventures
Bloomington, Indiana, United States, North America
Services
IU Angel Network
Syndicates and facilitates accredited IU‑affiliated early‑stage angel investments; provides curated deal flow and networking for IU alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
IU Philanthropic Venture Fund
Philanthropic investment vehicle that accepts tax‑deductible gifts and directs capital toward IU‑affiliated startup companies; managed by IU Ventures for donor impact and reporting.
The Quarry (grant support)
Advisory program that assists IU researcher‑entrepreneurs with preparation and submission of federal SBIR/STTR Phase I and II applications and related grant strategy.
Quarry AI
Initiative to accelerate AI and software projects originating from IU research, including product demonstrations and connections to technical leadership.
Founders & Funders Network
Community, events and programming for IU founders, funders and mentors to build relationships, access educational content, and form mentor/advisor connections.
Venture Summit (annual event)
Multi‑day summit convening IU‑affiliated founders, investors and ecosystem partners for panels, keynotes, startup demonstrations and networking.
IU Angel Network
Syndicates and facilitates accredited IU‑affiliated early‑stage angel investments; provides curated deal flow and networking for IU alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
IU Philanthropic Venture Fund
Philanthropic investment vehicle that accepts tax‑deductible gifts and directs capital toward IU‑affiliated startup companies; managed by IU Ventures for donor impact and reporting.
The Quarry (grant support)
Advisory program that assists IU researcher‑entrepreneurs with preparation and submission of federal SBIR/STTR Phase I and II applications and related grant strategy.
Quarry AI
Initiative to accelerate AI and software projects originating from IU research, including product demonstrations and connections to technical leadership.
Founders & Funders Network
Community, events and programming for IU founders, funders and mentors to build relationships, access educational content, and form mentor/advisor connections.
Venture Summit (annual event)
Multi‑day summit convening IU‑affiliated founders, investors and ecosystem partners for panels, keynotes, startup demonstrations and networking.
Portfolio
IU Philanthropic Venture Fund invested $250,000; company develops infrared camera solutions for commercial pollination.
#AgTech
Department of Defense spinoff using wearable and environmental sensors with a platform called SafeGuard; IU Angel Network members invested.
#Health & safety technology / IoT
All‑in‑one SaaS platform for homeowners associations and member‑based organizations; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#SaaS (membership management)
Technology‑driven travel insurance provider; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#Travel insurance technology
Platform that streamlines team management, compliance and money movement for college athletic departments; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#Sports technology / team management
Esports team and company co‑led by an IU alumnus focused on diversity and inclusive representation in gaming; IU Angel Network invested.
#Esports / gaming
IU Philanthropic Venture Fund invested $250,000; company develops infrared camera solutions for commercial pollination.
#AgTech
Department of Defense spinoff using wearable and environmental sensors with a platform called SafeGuard; IU Angel Network members invested.
#Health & safety technology / IoT
All‑in‑one SaaS platform for homeowners associations and member‑based organizations; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#SaaS (membership management)
Technology‑driven travel insurance provider; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#Travel insurance technology
Platform that streamlines team management, compliance and money movement for college athletic departments; announced as an IU Angel Network investment.
#Sports technology / team management
Esports team and company co‑led by an IU alumnus focused on diversity and inclusive representation in gaming; IU Angel Network invested.
#Esports / gaming