Ventures

We invest in venture-scale startups we are uniquely positioned to support that can benefit from the strengths of Purdue University and its relationships around the world.

capital

We invest in companies in order to create gravity, driving opportunity towards our community of startups.

Support

We provide support resources to create inflection points for the companies and founders we back.

Portfolio

Over the past decade we have invested in a number of companies across multiple verticals including Software, Agriculture, and Life Sciences.

"Startups are growth machines and our program facilitates that growth."

Tyler Mantel

Director - Ventures

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13	14 The Mix – Monthly Networking Event The Mix – Monthly Networking Event May 14, 2024 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette, 119 Howard Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Mix with industry partners, park tenants, startups, and mentors all in one place. Appetizers are on us. Drinks are on you. Add to Calendar •	15	16	17 Coffee at Convergence – Featuring Cara Putman from the Daniels School of Business and the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business Coffee at Convergence – Featuring Cara Putman from the Daniels School of Business and the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business May 17, 2024 8:30 am – 9:30 am The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Join us once a month for coffee and conversation with a guest speaker. Refreshments will be provided. Add to Calendar •	18	19
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13	14 The Mix – Monthly Networking Event The Mix – Monthly Networking Event May 14, 2024 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette, 119 Howard Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Mix with industry partners, park tenants, startups, and mentors all in one place. Appetizers are on us. Drinks are on you. Add to Calendar •	15	16	17 Coffee at Convergence – Featuring Cara Putman from the Daniels School of Business and the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business Coffee at Convergence – Featuring Cara Putman from the Daniels School of Business and the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business May 17, 2024 8:30 am – 9:30 am The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Join us once a month for coffee and conversation with a guest speaker. Refreshments will be provided. Add to Calendar •	18	19
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