YEI Innovation Fund

IsoPlexis secures $100,000 from the Yale Entrepreneur Institute (YEI) Innovation Fund to advance its single-cell immunoassay and software platform. The funding marks the second investment by the YEI Innovation Fund, established in 2013 by Yale University, Connecticut Innovations, and First Niagara Bank. IsoPlexis is a biotech startup supported through the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute program.

Jun 2014innovosourceNews article

The Yale Innovation Fund invests $100,000 in **Tummyzen**, a new antacid product. The funding supports early-stage development of the digestive health solution. Tummyzen aims to differentiate itself in the over-the-counter (OTC) market with a novel formulation.

Feb 2014CT InsiderNews article

Yale’s investment fund allocates $100,000 to **Eli Nutrition**, a local startup developing an antacid product. The company recently produced a limited batch of its formulation, signaling early-stage development. The funding supports Eli Nutrition’s growth as it prepares for broader market testing.

Feb 2014New Haven RegisterNews article

Yale University and Connecticut Innovations collaborate to launch the **$2.5 million YEI Innovation Fund**, supporting early-stage startups. The fund targets entrepreneurs affiliated with Yale’s ecosystem, providing critical seed capital and resources. This partnership aims to accelerate innovation by fostering connections between academic research and commercial ventures.

Sep 2013Global VenturingNews article