Partners & collaboratorsSHT 15 — PARTNERS
Back the
builders.
Venture firms, counsel, and Purdue's innovation infrastructure already work with The Anvil. If your organization wants a seat at the source of Purdue's founder pipeline, start here.
01Current partners
Who’s already in.
Pear VC
Early-stage venture firm.
Venture Capital
M25
Midwest-focused early-stage VC.
Venture Capital
Elevate Ventures
Indiana's venture development organization.
Venture Capital
Gutwein Law
Startup and venture counsel.
Legal
Purdue Innovates
Purdue's innovation and venture arm.
University
HIVE
Purdue's Hub for Innovation, Ventures, and Entrepreneurship.
University
World Business Chicago
Chicago's economic development agency.
Ecosystem
mHUB
Hardtech innovation center, Chicago.
Ecosystem
SVBIG
Silicon Valley Boilermaker Innovation Group.
Community
Intercollegiate Entrepreneurs
Student entrepreneurship network.
Community
Partner listings reflect working relationships with The Anvil, not endorsement of or by Purdue University.
02Why partner
What you get at the source.
01
Access to founders
Direct connection to 1,500+ students, including the most motivated early-stage founders at one of the nation's top engineering schools.
02
Deal flow & recruiting
Early access to promising student ventures and a pipeline to exceptional technical and business talent.
03
Brand in the room
Presence at BoilerLaunch and year-round programming, in front of the students who go on to build.
04
Ecosystem impact
Strengthen the Purdue and Greater Lafayette startup ecosystem at its source.
03Ways to partner
Pick your involvement.
Sponsorship tiers are tailored per year — these are the standing shapes. Mentoring, speaking, and judging are always open to individuals.
Title Sponsor
- Premier placement at BoilerLaunch
- Speaking slot at flagship events
- Dedicated newsletter feature
- Exclusive founder introductions
- Year-round brand partnership
Gold Partner
- Logo on website and event materials
- Table at BoilerLaunch
- Social media features
- Recruiting access to the community
Silver Partner
- Logo on website
- Event invitations
- Newsletter feature each semester
Individuals welcome too.
Alumni and operators: mentor a founder team, speak at The Forge, or judge at BoilerLaunch. One conversation with someone who’s done it changes a student company’s trajectory.