Elevate Ventures largely carries out its mission through a robust and growing number of key partnerships throughout Indiana. These partnerships, at every level of engagement, create an expansive network of influential leaders and individuals dedicated to and engaged in entrepreneurial growth, support and investment. These partnerships and partners are indicated below:

Regional and Local Partnerships

Shaping entrepreneurism and innovation throughout the state.

• North Central Regional Partnership: St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall counties and the University of Notre Dame
• Northeast Regional Partnership: Allen County
• Southwest Regional Partnership: Vanderburgh County
• Southern Regional Partnership: Floyd and Clark counties
• Others in development

University Partnerships

University faculty and students pursuing business endeavors and growing entrepreneurial cultures in Indiana.

• Purdue University
• University of Notre Dame
• Others in development

Financial Partners

Dedicated to driving entrepreneurship and innovation in Indiana.

Evansville

• German American
• Koch Enterprises Inc.
• Old National Bank
• Vectren Corp.

Fort Wayne

• Parkview Health
• Ambassador Enterprises
• Old National Bank
• Star Financial
• Olive B. Cole Foundation

South Bend

• Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
• Elkhart Community Foundation
• Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation
• Tracy Graham
• Najeeb Khan
• Leighton Foundation
• Amish Shah
• University of Notre Dame

Elevate Advisors

The most successful members of our business and venture community, bringing a deep well of experience to our high-growth, venture-building focus. Meet the Elevate Advisors.

Investors

Providing critical funds to Elevate Ventures’ portfolio companies. Visit our Investors page for a full list.