Ravi Patel, an Iowa City-based angel investor and co-founder of the early-stage private equity firm Built by Iowa. See sector focus and contact routes.
Ravi Patel, an Iowa City-based angel investor and co-founder of the early-stage private equity firm Built by Iowa, focuses on seed and early-stage startups in healthcare, education, sustainability, and non-profits. He has invested in over 20 startups, including notable portfolio companies like Higher Learning Technologies (Coralville-based) and TelePharm, where he serves as a lead investor and board director. His distinctive thesis centers on backing young entrepreneurs to strengthen Iowa’s economy and retain young talent in the state through innovation in critical social sectors.
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