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Independence Equity

Independence Equity

Northbrook, Illinoisindependence-equity.com

Overview

Independence Equity is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies commercializing technologies that improve resource utilization. Resource utilization technologies reduce input costs such as raw materials, energy and labor, improve yield in production processes, or decrease waste or scrap. The fund will initially invest between $500K and $1M with the objective of holding capital in reserve for follow-on investments. Independence Equity looks to invest nationally, with a particular interest in companies located in regions currently underserved by venture capital.

Year Founded

2010

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Independence Equity investments
CompanyDateStageLead
IntellihotDec 2021Series BCo-investor
NuCurrentOct 2014Series ALead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Independence Equity based?

Independence Equity is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, United States.

When was Independence Equity founded?

Independence Equity was founded in 2010.

How many portfolio companies does Independence Equity have?

Independence Equity has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Independence Equity's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Intellihot, NuCurrent.

What was Independence Equity's most recent investment shown here?

Independence Equity's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Intellihot in 2021.

What sectors does Independence Equity focus on?

Independence Equity focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Independence Equity focus on?

Independence Equity typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Independence Equity's AUM?

Independence Equity's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNorthbrook, Illinois
Year Founded2010

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