Illini Angels
A new program of Illinois Ventures, Illini Angels is a powerful cohort of University of Illinois alumni investors – a network that brings decades of experience in investing, innovating, building strong companies, establishing connections, and encouraging the highest-impact relationships. This network of alumni from all three universities invest in and support the most exciting startups.
We are Illini supporting Illini.
Illini Angels 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.
As bold as you are.
Become an Angel
Illinois Ventures created Illini Angels 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?
Pitch the Illini Angels
Illini Angels is looking for founders who reflect the University of Illinois’ global scope, technical prowess, and ability to take on the toughest problems. If you are creating a breakthrough business, delighting customers, and assembling a terrific team, then we would like to hear more.
Illini Angels Advisory Group
Get To Know Some Of Our Angels.
Dr. Guy E. Padbury
Senior Vice President and Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Sciences, Pfizer Oncology