Private Capital Investor

The Illinois Innovation Venture Fund (INVENT) is a direct equity capital program funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). INVENT is not a fund of funds.


Please complete this form if you are an investor interested in learning about INVENT.


Note that all companies seeking an investment must complete the Eligibility Form.

Fund Type*

Brief description of your fund (e.g. target sectors, stage of investment).

What sectors do you typically invest in?

Indicate numbers only (e.g., 250000, 1000000)

Tell us about your current portfolio (e.g. number of companies, number of IL companies, notable companies).


Potential Investee

If you are aware of a company that is fundraising or planning to fundraise, continue with this form.


For more information on potential investee eligibility criteria, visit Eligibility.

Name of company that is fundraising or planning to fundraise.

Brief description of the company that is fundraising or planning to fundraise.

Indicate the principal place of business/headquarters for the company.

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Indicate the current fundraising stage or expected stage of fundraise.

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How much is the company raising? Indicate numbers only (e.g., 250000, 1000000)

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Describe where the company is in its fundraising (e.g. amount soft circled, closed).

When is this fundraise expected to close?

Are you the lead investor?

How did you hear about INVENT?

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