Purdue's Foundry fosters innovation, aiding faculty, students, and businesses in startup development.
Location
West Lafayette, IN, US
Founded
2013
Purdue Foundry focuses on investing in venture-scale startups that can leverage the strengths and global relationships of Purdue University. They typically engage in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with investments ranging from small grants to larger funding rounds. The Foundry supports innovators across all Purdue colleges and departments, fostering collaboration between faculty, students, and external businesses.
Notable portfolio companies include Amplified Sciences, Ixana, Nanovis, and Verility. Key partners and decision-makers at Purdue Foundry bring extensive experience in startup development and innovation. The Foundry's investment philosophy centers on creating opportunities and driving growth within their community of startups. They offer unique value-add services such as support resources to create critical inflection points for the companies they back.
Purdue Foundry - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
