Gies College of Business
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Champaign, Illinois
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
Industries
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology Commercialization
- Innovation
- Venture Creation
About
Gies College of Business connects academic excellence with real-world entrepreneurship. Through venture programs, research, and industry collaboration, it supports founders and innovation-driven initiatives emerging from the university ecosystem.
Gies College of Business connects academic excellence with real-world entrepreneurship. Through venture programs, research, and industry collaboration, it supports founders and innovation-driven initiatives emerging from the university ecosystem.
Investment Thesis
Gies College of Business supports entrepreneurship and innovation through education, venture initiatives, and research-driven startup programs.
Manager's Experience
Leadership includes experienced academics, entrepreneurs, and venture advisors with deep backgrounds in innovation, commercialization, and business creation. Faculty and advisors have supported numerous startup initiatives and venture-backed companies.
Team
Jeffrey R. Brown - Dean
Robert J. Gies - Associate Dean
Brooke Elliott - Executive Associate Dean