Bradley Merrill Thompson

A new program of Illinois Ventures, the Angel network is a powerful cohort of University of Illinois alumni investors – a network that brings decades of experience in investing, innovating, building strong companies, establishing connections, and encouraging the highest-impact relationships. This network of alumni from all three universities invests in and supports the most exciting startups that have Illinois in their DNA.

Gopher Angels is MNs top angel investing network. Founded in 2012, weve invested over $28M in 90 companies in Minnesota, the Midwest, and across the US. Were open to accredited angel investors - Join us!

Nearly 130 angel investors across Indiana and Ohio with a growing portfolio of 60-plus growth-minded companies from across the US. At the center of Indiana’s innovation ecosystem is VisionTech Partners and VisionTech Angels. We are where inventors, entrepreneurs, investors, universities, and strategic partners converge to share, develop, fund, and launch innovative technologies. We’re entrepreneurs and angels investors ourselves. We founded VisionTech Partners as StepStone Business Partners in 2008 in Indianapolis as a privately held company focused on linking angel investors to high-potential early-stage companies. Our focus is primarily the Midwest, which is among the most vibrant innovation regions in the country. We also welcome deals with high-growth potential from across the US. We also welcome syndications.

Accredited Investor focused on technology startups in the Midwest. With my wife and sons, we are comfortable with healthcare technology/medtech, CPG including food and agriculture, automotive/mobility, electromechanical systems, artificial intelligence and digital commerce generally. Given our novice status, we invest through networks, including Illini Angels, VisionTech Partners and Gopher Angels. At this juncture, our portfolio of companies includes: • FemtoVox is developing a femtosecond laser for use in delicate surgeries such as those involving the vocal cords. • Craniosense (https://www.craniosense.com/) is developing a noninvasive way to measure cranial pressure following traumatic brain injury. • Stratos Labs (https://www.stradoslabs.com/) is developing what by analogy can be called a Holter monitor for lung sounds for patients with asthma. • HAPPE Spine (https://happeortho.com/ represents a breakthrough in the material used for orthopedic implants, particularly those used in the spine. • NuvOx Therapeutics (https://www.nuvoxtherapeutics.com/) is developing a drug to improve the flow of oxygen in the body though the use of nano-bubbles to help in the treatment of cancer, stroke, heart attack and several other conditions. • Pathlit (https://pathlit.com/) • Natrion (https://www.natrion.co/) • MITO Material Solutions (https://mitomaterials.com)

A new program of Illinois Ventures, the Angel network is a powerful cohort of University of Illinois alumni investors – a network that brings decades of experience in investing, innovating, building strong companies, establishing connections, and encouraging the highest-impact relationships. This network of alumni from all three universities invests in and supports the most exciting startups that have Illinois in their DNA.

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