Illinois Ventures’ mission is to make the world a better, healthier and more accessible place through return-focused seed and early investment in healthcare and technology. We work with others to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in the University of Illinois system, University alumni networks, the Midwest, and the national venture capital market. Illinois Ventures is committed to helping entrepreneurs and technical founders build world-changing businesses with the potential to create new market opportunities or significantly expand existing footholds. The vision for Illinois Ventures is to go beyond just providing capital by making Illinois a better and more vibrant place to do business.