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  "name": "Elevate Ventures",
  "description": "Elevate Ventures is a venture development organization that serves as the investment arm of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. It provides capital, mentorship, and resources to high-potential startups primarily located in or expanding to Indiana. The firm is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in the United States by deal volume.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T01:13:52.51+00:00",
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    "founded": "2011",
    "headquarters": "Indianapolis, Indiana",
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      "top 10 seed investors US Midwest",
      "National Accelerators: Applying to national or global startup accelerators like Y Combinator or Techstars."
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