Who we serve
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Innovation-driven startups
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Scalable businesses
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$500M TAM
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Companies with a clear advantage and value proposition
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Hard Tech, SaaS, and Life Sciences businesses
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Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties
How we help you move the needle
Every entrepreneur’s journey is different, but at the end of the day you need traction to scale your business. We are committed to sitting down with you to help you discover your immediate next steps.
Developing your pitch deck
Understanding financials
Connecting to resources & service providers
Events
Partnered with
Elevate Ventures has a rich history of investing millions in high-growth entrepreneurs. Their contributions include investments in local businesses, portfolio services, a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence, events for entrepreneurs and investors, marketing support, business coaching, access to professional resources and more.
Keeping it local
We’re committed to serving the entrepreneurs who are making an impact in our area. It’s right in our name! Our 11-county network includes Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.
If you’re in the area and looking for the next steps for your business, we’re here for you!
Our Team
Andie Hines-Lagemann
Startup Ecosystem Manager Northeast
Elevate Ventures
Emali Grose
Administrative Assistant of Venture Development
Elevate Ventures
Our Board of Directors
Dr. Michael J. Mirro
• Board Chair •
Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Education
Dan Meek
Elevate Ventures
Brandon Noll
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
Mark Michael
• Vice Board Chair •
Fort Wayne Metals
Charlotte Gabet
Parkview Health
Eric Ottinger
Lake City Bank
Anthony T. Armstrong
IU Ventures
Brian More
• Board Treasurer •
Micropulse
Sarah Earls
Rouff Home Mortgage
Dr. Sherilyn Emberton
Huntington University
Jason Blume
Trine University
Bob Vitoux
• Board Secretary •
Ambassador Enterprises
Jordan Breiner
Steel Dynamics
Lisa Peckham
Medical Informatics Engineering
Our Community Partners
Mirro Family Foundation
Olive B. Cole Foundation
