Illinois Innovation Venture Fund (INVENT)
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About this opportunity
INVENT is a $114 million direct equity program that invests $10,000 to $6,000,000 directly into Illinois-headquartered startups via equity, convertible notes, or SAFEs, funded through SSBCI 2.0.
Startup Map Hub is not affiliated with Illinois Innovation Venture Fund (INVENT) and does not fund startups. We put each listing together from the funder's own published information. Deadlines and criteria can change, so confirm them on the official website before you apply.
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