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Elevate Ventures — Equity Investment Programs

Elevate Ventures — Equity Investment Programs

Funds Indiana high-growth technology startups through state-backed equity across pre-seed, seed, and growth rounds.

Elevate Ventures is Indiana's primary state-backed seed and early-stage venture capital firm, billing itself as the number-one such firm in the Great Lakes Region and among the top twenty in the world. It is a mission-driven, for-profit investment firm funded in part through state of Indiana mechanisms — including a $99 million allocation from Indiana's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBC

State-backed Indiana venture capital firm providing equity investment at pre-seed through Series A to high-growth technology startups with a TAM of $500 million or more.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: elevateventures.com