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Purple Arch Ventures

North America, Illinois, United States, Evanston

Description

Purple Arch Ventures is a community of accredited Northwestern alums who pool money into a VC fund to invest

Investor Profile

Purple Arch Ventures has backed more than 10 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Bitcoin, Blockchain, Consumer Lending.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (60%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series C (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Bitcoin
  • Blockchain
  • Consumer Lending
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Web3
  • Wellness
  • Therapeutics
  • Beauty
  • Dietary Supplements
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Who does Purple Arch Ventures frequently co-invest with?

CMT Digital Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
PJC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Morgan Creek Digital
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Co-Investments: 2
Valar Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Kenetic
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central
Co-Investments: 3
Hashkey Exchange
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 2
AV
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Winklevoss Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 8
Castle Island Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Purple Arch Ventures often collaborate with?

AZ
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
NC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Shared Deals: 1
BL
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Purple Arch Ventures?

Elevent

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Elevent is a marketplace that connects providers and companies to deliver virtual and physical experiences.

Events
SeedMar 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Gooder Foods

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Gooder Foods is a manufacturer of processed food products.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
SeedNov 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,400,000
Anra Technologies

Mclean, Virginia, United States

AnraTechnologies provide operators with an off the shelf, field proven DroneOSS operational platform.

AerospaceDronesMobile Apps
SeedAug 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,577,391
Prima

Santa Monica, California, United States

Prima is an award-winning, science-backed whole body wellness brand making potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements.

BeautyDietary SupplementsWellness
SeedMay 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $9,200,000
BlockFi

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

BlockFi develops a blockchain-driven wealth management platform for crypto investors.

BitcoinBlockchainConsumer LendingCryptocurrencyFinTechWeb3
Series CAug 20, 2020
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
ARRIS

Berkeley, California, United States

ARRIS develops an additive molding technology for manufacturing 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts at scale.

Industrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Series BApr 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $48,500,000
BlockFi

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

BlockFi develops a blockchain-driven wealth management platform for crypto investors.

BitcoinBlockchainConsumer LendingCryptocurrencyFinTechWeb3
Series BFeb 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
SonderMind

Denver, Colorado, United States

SonderMind is a mental healthcare provider that offers treatment for mental health through therapy and psychiatry.

Health CareInsurTechMental HealthmHealthTelehealthTherapeuticsWellness
SeedMay 30, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
BlockFi

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

BlockFi develops a blockchain-driven wealth management platform for crypto investors.

BitcoinBlockchainConsumer LendingCryptocurrencyFinTechWeb3
SeedFeb 13, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
Exicure

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Exicure is developing a new class of immunomodulatory and gene silencing drugs against validated targets.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife ScienceTherapeutics
Series UnknownNov 6, 2017
Amount Raised: $11,200,000

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