TechPoint, the state’s technology initiative, recently announced the nominees for the 20th annual Mira Awards. Several have connections with Indiana University. For the second year in a row, IU Ventures has been named one of the nominees in the Investor of the Year category. Tony Armstrong, president and CEO, said IU Ventures has recently celebrated… Read more »
Entrepreneurship
Conference to help early-stage life science companies connect with venture funding
Innovation needs investment, particularly in the early stages of development for many of Indiana’s life sciences companies. A conference being presented Feb. 21 in Indianapolis by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business will offer practical guidance on funding strategies and finding support from government, private equity firms and venture funds. Kelley’s Center for the… Read more »
IU Angel Network prepares for 2020 action – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 was published Jan. 29, 2020. The IU Angel Network is the latest evolution of Indiana University’s efforts to provide opportunity and drive innovation among its alumni and community. But how did the idea for the Angel Network come about? And what opportunity does it represent?… Read more »
Helping young adult patients drives the mission of Health Advocacy Summit, an IU student-founded nonprofit
By Sneha Dave, founder and executive director of Health Advocacy Summit Health Advocacy Summit is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit initiative. It bridges the gap between pediatric and adult health care and provides psychosocial support for adolescent/young adult patients. HAS facilitates advocacy events as well as yearlong initiatives to empower young adults who have chronic and rare… Read more »
IU Angel Network prepares for 2020 action – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. The IU Angel Network is the latest evolution of Indiana University’s efforts to provide opportunity and drive innovation among its alumni and community. But how did the idea for the Angel Network come about? And what opportunity does it represent? A new concept Since 1997, IU Ventures… Read more »
The National Venture Capital Association accepts IU Ventures as a new member
By Teri Willey, executive director of IU Ventures and fund manager of IU Philanthropic Venture Fund LLC IU Ventures is delighted to be recognized as a newly appointed member of the National Venture Capital Association. Membership furthers our ability to meet potential co-investors and introduce attractive Indiana University-related companies to the larger venture community outside… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio company Costello acquired by SalesLoft
In May 2018, the Innovate Indiana Fund invested $200,000 in Costello, a sales co-pilot software company. Only a year and a half later, Costello was acquired by Atlanta-based sales engagement platform SalesLoft. Led by Indiana University alumnus Frank Dale, the Indianapolis company has already begun integrating its software with SalesLoft’s. The combination of the company’s… Read more »
IU Bloomington student-led nonprofit receives $60,000 grant
Congratulations to Health Advocacy Summit! The nonprofit organization led by IU Bloomington student Sneha Dave has received a $60,000 grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. The mission of Health Advocacy Summit is to connect and empower young adults with chronic and rare diseases through advocacy events and programs. A news… Read more »
Nominations for 2020 TechPoint Mira Awards due Jan. 17
TechPoint, an initiative to promote the state’s technology sector, is accepting nominations for the 21st annual Mira Awards. People are encouraged to apply for awards in a dozen categories or nominate others by Jan. 17. The 2020 TechPoint Mira Award categories are as follows: PEOPLE Rising Entrepreneur Investor of the Year Trailblazer, chosen by the… Read more »
Dimension Mill: celebrating Year One successes, looking forward to Year Two
Happy (belated) one-year-plus anniversary to Dimension Mill, the coworking space and business incubator located in downtown Bloomington’s Trades District! The renovated 19,000-square-foot building, now 105 years old, opened in November 2018. Pat East, CEO of Hanapin Marketing and an angel investor, is executive director of Dimension Mill. East kindly answered several questions about Dimension Mill,… Read more »