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University of Illinois Foundation

North America, Illinois, United States, Urbana

Description

University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization for the University of Illinois

Investor Profile

University of Illinois Foundation has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, South Korea.
  • Strong thematic focus on Finance, Financial Services, Payments.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (25%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series H (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (50%)
  • Singapore (25%)
  • South Korea (25%)

Industry Focus

  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Payments
  • Software
  • Mobile Apps
  • Fintech
  • Mobile Payments
  • Loyalty Programs
  • Real Estate
  • Rental Property
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Who does University of Illinois Foundation frequently co-invest with?

StepStone Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Third Prime
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Hana Ventures
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Teachers’ Venture Growth
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
T. Rowe Price
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 1
Serengeti Asset Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Octagon Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Wooshin Venture Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 1
Vanderbilt University
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by University of Illinois Foundation?

Stash

New York, New York, United States

Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform.

AppsBankingFinTechMobile AppsPersonal Finance
Series HMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $146,000,000
Bilt Rewards

New York, New York, United States

Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership.

FinTechLoyalty ProgramsReal EstateRental Property
Series UnknownAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Paywatch

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Paywatch is a payment platform that gives employees early access to their earnings.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware
Series AJun 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,793,103
Paywatch Korea

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Paywatch Korea is a payroll advance payment service with good social influence.

FinanceFinancial ServicesMobile AppsMobile PaymentsPaymentsSoftware
SeedDec 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $9,847,901