Angel Network
A new program of Illinois Ventures, the Angel network is a powerful cohort of investors with University of Illinois in their DNA – a network that brings decades of experience in investing, innovating, building strong companies, establishing connections, and encouraging the highest-impact relationships. This network with DNA from all three universities invests in and supports the most exciting startups.
Fueling the Extraordinary.
Our Angel network supports early-stage companies with a connection to the University of Illinois System from across all industries. We target investments between $100,000 and $300,000.
Become an Angel
Illinois Ventures created this Angel network as a means for alumni leaders to meet and back some of the world’s most inventive and high-impact faculty, students, and alumni. We engage with our founders deeply, get a behind-the-scenes look at promising early-stage companies, and offer support and counsel well beyond a check. Want to join us?
Ready to be bold?
Contact us about becoming a portfolio company.
Angels Advisory Group
Get To Know Some Of Our Angels.
Michael Mikhail
Dean Emeritus & Professor, College of Business Administration at University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Guy E. Padbury
Senior Vice President and Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Sciences, Pfizer Oncology