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Illinois Ventures
Chicago, United States
Focus on early‑stage, Illinois‑based deep‑tech ventures, supporting founders from labs, dorm rooms, and seasoned entrepreneurs to build impactful products.
Portfolio
52+
Employees
10+
Founded
2000
AUM
≈ $48.0M
Investment focus
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Fund details
Funds
Deep Tech Fund
Pre-Seed Fund
Angel Network
Sources
Illinois Ventures
Focus on early‑stage, Illinois‑based deep‑tech ventures, supporting founders from labs, dorm rooms, and seasoned entrepreneurs to build impactful products.
Portfolio
52+
Employees
10+
Founded
2000
AUM
≈ $48.0M
Funds
Deep Tech Fund
Pre-Seed Fund
Angel Network
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 24 of 39 matched portfolio companies
Actuate Therapeutics develops elraglusib, a GSK-3 inhibitor that targets multiple molecular pathways to slow, stop, or shrink tumors in patients with hard-to-treat cancers. This approach aims to enhance anti-tumor immunity while minimizing adverse effects associated with conventional therapies.
Amber Agriculture provides a wireless grain management system, the ACE AIR Kit, that utilizes CO2 sensing and laser-based inventory monitoring to track grain quality and levels in real-time. This technology eliminates the need for cumbersome cables, allowing farmers to easily install and automate their grain bin operations, thereby reducing the risk of spoilage and improving market timing.
Funding: $990.8K
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National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
Funding: $990.8K
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This company develops WearTak, a tactical wearable device that provides real-time physiological monitoring for operators. The system integrates natively with existing TAK infrastructure to passively track vital signs and automatically alert command staff to critical events. This capability enhances operator safety and allows for faster resource allocation in austere operational environments.
Funding: $3.3M
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Funding: $3.3M
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Auvi Labs develops Beacon, a non-invasive wearable device focused on patient monitoring. This technology is specifically engineered for the early detection of dialysis access failure. The device provides clinicians with timely alerts to proactively manage vascular access complications.
5+
50+Approximate amount of employees
Beacon is a software platform that provides real-time monitoring of utility usage and service data for properties, utilizing direct data feeds from utility providers without the need for additional hardware. The platform alerts users to anomalies in consumption patterns, ensuring compliance with ESG regulations and preventing potential operational issues.
BYLD Innovations provides a backpack‑sized, foldable 3D printer that operates wirelessly on battery power, allowing field engineers to print functional parts on demand without external power or extensive setup. The rugged device supports common engineering filaments and streams CAD files directly from laptops or tablets, reducing prototype lead times and on‑site replacement costs.
Cadenza Bio develops selective small-molecule drugs for oral administration targeting estrogen receptors to treat demyelinating and inflammatory diseases. The company aims to halt disease progression and promote repair, enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from debilitating conditions.
Funding: $2.4M
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Plains Ventures
Plains Ventures
Funding: $2.4M
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The startup offers a licensed platform that enables college athletes to design, sell, and manage merchandise, allowing them to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) effectively. By providing free setup, training in design and sales, and a revenue-sharing model, the platform empowers athletes to earn 20-30% on their merchandise sales while gaining valuable professional experience.
Cast21 develops a waterproof and breathable orthopedic immobilization net that utilizes a rapid application process with a fast-curing resin, allowing for a secure fit in just three minutes. This technology addresses the discomfort and limitations of traditional plaster casts by enabling patients to maintain an active lifestyle while healing.
Funding: $5.5M
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Funding: $5.5M
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The startup enhances energy efficiency in commercial real estate through advanced building management systems that utilize real-time data analytics and IoT sensors to optimize energy consumption. This approach reduces operational costs and minimizes carbon footprints by identifying inefficiencies in heating, cooling, and lighting systems.
The startup develops inhaled therapeutics that restore ion balance in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, improving lung function and overall health-related quality of life. Their approach also has potential applications in treating fungal infections, providing a new therapeutic avenue for affected individuals.
DeepWalk Research develops automatic ADA inspection software that utilizes iPhone LiDAR technology to scan sidewalk systems for compliance with accessibility standards. This solution addresses the backlog in public works by providing efficient, accurate inspections and deliverables, enabling municipalities to enhance community accessibility.
EarthSense develops AI-powered robots for the agricultural sector that automate the planting of cover crops, enhancing soil health and increasing crop yields. This technology addresses labor shortages and reduces chemical costs, enabling farmers to improve profitability while contributing to climate change mitigation through carbon credit generation.
The startup provides clinical research and development services focused on enhancing Amphotericin B to treat systemic and life-threatening fungal infections. Their approach enables the delivery of a broad spectrum of non-toxic antifungal drugs, improving patient safety and treatment efficacy.
3+
300+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $111.0M
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AMR Action FundDeerfield Management
AMR Action FundDeerfield Management
Funding: $111.0M
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Ferritiva develops technology for rapid, noninvasive measurement of iron levels in the body. This diagnostic approach eliminates the need for traditional blood draws associated with standard iron panel testing. The company provides clinicians with immediate, accessible data for efficient anemia and iron deficiency management.
Funding: $150.0K
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Funding: $150.0K
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FirstIgnite develops AI-powered business development tools that match scientific organizations with potential partners by analyzing research descriptions and identifying relevant market opportunities. Their platform reduces the time to create marketing materials by 70% and increases partnership outreach by 350%, facilitating collaboration in the scientific community.
Gray Kea connects financially stressed college students with alumni from their universities to facilitate direct support through sustainable giving. This platform addresses the critical issues of food and housing insecurity faced by millions of students in the U.S. each year.
Illinois Ventures
Int-Dyn utilizes proprietary high-temperature fermentation to onshore the production of 100% bio-based chemical intermediates from agricultural residues. Their flexible bioprocess solutions can be integrated into new or existing facilities to produce compounds like (R,R/meso)-2,3-butanediol. This technology offers low-CAPEX additions for biofuels facilities, enabling the production of D3 RINs and IRA credits.
Funding: $120.0K
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1517 Fund
1517 Fund
Funding: $120.0K
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This startup offers an AI-powered platform that tracks and analyzes brain function to provide individualized mental health metrics. The software aims to enable early detection of brain disorders and facilitate personalized interventions through remote monitoring.
Ligence Heart™ provides a web-based echocardiography analysis and reporting software that utilizes AI for automated heart ultrasound image interpretation. This tool enhances diagnostic accuracy and efficiency by streamlining workflow, allowing cardiologists to focus on patient care while reducing report generation time by up to 15 minutes per patient.
Funding: $4.5M
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Simpact Ventures
Simpact Ventures
Funding: $4.5M
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Mesh++ develops self-powered routers utilizing a patented distributed TDMA protocol to create efficient mesh networks that minimize throughput loss to 15% per hop. This technology provides reliable internet access in underserved areas, reducing installation costs by up to 85% compared to traditional wired solutions.
Funding: $7.7M
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Funding: $7.7M
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Natrion develops solid-state battery technology for high-performance applications. Their proprietary electrolyte formulation enhances energy density and safety compared to traditional lithium-ion chemistries. This advancement targets electric vehicles and grid storage markets seeking improved power solutions.
Funding: $8.8M
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Funding: $8.8M
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NP‑View Platform provides automated, non‑intrusive visualization and analysis of OT network topologies by importing read‑only configuration backups from firewalls, routers, and layer‑3 switches. It continuously generates an offline model, evaluates firewall rules and device paths, and produces compliance reports for standards such as NERC‑CIP and IEC 62443. The solution runs on‑premise, supports 25+ OT vendors, and offers multi‑user access for security and engineering teams.
Funding: $13.0M
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The Westly Group
The Westly Group
Funding: $13.0M
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Neuron provides automated EEG data analysis that translates complex brainwave activity into five quantifiable cognitive states, including mental fatigue and cognitive load, in real time. The company also offers custom neuroscience studies that collect and analyze brainwave data to deliver actionable business insights for wellness, training, and marketing teams.
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