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BioConnect Iowa

BioConnect Iowa

Des Moines, Iowabioconnectiowa.org

Overview

BioConnect Iowa is a public-private partnership that accelerates the growth of Iowa's bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and information technology sectors by providing resources, mentorship, and connections, as well as managing investment programs like the InnoVenture Iowa Fund.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

34

Investments

BioConnect Iowa investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Upcycling+Jan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
ReEnvision AgDec 2023GrantCo-investor
VIDA Diagnostics, Inc.Dec 2016GrantCo-investor
SimplSupportJan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
SoilSerdemAug 2023GrantCo-investor
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Key People

Jessica Hyland

President & CEO

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is BioConnect Iowa based?

BioConnect Iowa is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

When was BioConnect Iowa founded?

BioConnect Iowa was founded in 2020.

How many portfolio companies does BioConnect Iowa have?

BioConnect Iowa has 34 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in BioConnect Iowa's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Upcycling+, ReEnvision Ag, VIDA Diagnostics, Inc., SimplSupport, SoilSerdem.

What was BioConnect Iowa's most recent investment shown here?

BioConnect Iowa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Upcycling+ in 2024.

What sectors does BioConnect Iowa focus on?

BioConnect Iowa focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does BioConnect Iowa focus on?

Stage focus information for BioConnect Iowa is not publicly available.

What is BioConnect Iowa's AUM?

BioConnect Iowa's assets under management are estimated between $30.0M and $40.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDes Moines, Iowa
Year Founded2020

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