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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinoisuchicago.edu

Overview

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the venture creation and technology commercialization arm of the University of Chicago, which provides funding, education, and mentorship to support startups and new ventures.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

63

Investments

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BiomeSenseJun 2018GrantCo-investor
CareLumiOct 2026SeedCo-investor
NanoPattern Technologies, Inc.Jan 2021Pre SeedCo-investor
DemiJun 2022GrantCo-investor
ETALYCJun 2020AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Sophia Wennstedt

Assistant Director, Career Advancement

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago based?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago founded?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago was founded in 1998.

How many portfolio companies does Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago have?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has 63 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BiomeSense, CareLumi, NanoPattern Technologies, Inc., Demi, ETALYC.

What was Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago's most recent investment shown here?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CareLumi in 2026.

What sectors does Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago focus on?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago focus on?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago's AUM?

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1998

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