Nancy Sullivan

Nancy Sullivan, CEO of Illinois Ventures, invests in seed and early-stage research-derived companies primarily in life. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Nancy Sullivan

Nancy Sullivan, CEO of Illinois Ventures, invests in seed and early-stage research-derived companies primarily in life sciences, information technologies, and physical sciences, typically providing ~$150,000 in $500,000 rounds via convertible notes. Her notable portfolio includes public company Revolution Medicines (RVMD), biotech firms Cystetic Medicines and Sfunga Therapeutics, and tech ventures like Keywise AI and Psyonic. Sullivan’s distinctive thesis centers on commercializing innovations from the University of Illinois (and later other regional sources) through proof-of-concept grants, seed funding, and venture capital to build companies that struggle to secure funding elsewhere.

Nancy Sullivan at a glance

Role
CEO and Managing Director
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Defense & Homeland Security, Energy & Clean Tech, Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Medical Device

Frequently asked about Nancy Sullivan

What does Nancy Sullivan invest in?
Nancy Sullivan at Nancy Sullivan (Angel) (Chicago, IL, United States) — sector focus: Defense & Homeland Security, Energy & Clean Tech, Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Medical Device.
How do I contact Nancy Sullivan?
Nancy Sullivan's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Nancy Sullivan based?
Nancy Sullivan is based in Chicago, IL, United States.

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