GAP Impact: Cornell University:$231M Follow-On at 42:1 Leverage
Summary Cornell University’s Ignite initiative generated $231 million in follow-on funding, achieving a powerful 42-to-1 leverage ratio for every Ignite dollar invested. Philanthropically supported through a major alumni gift, Ignite demonstrates how donor-backed GAP programs can unlock substantial downstream capital and measurable commercialization returns. Between 2021 and 2025, Ignite accelerated translational research and startup formation […]
GAP Pipeline Brief: Northwestern University / NUSeeds Investment in Olympus
Award & Investment Overview NUSeeds has invested $100,000 in Olympus, a Northwestern-founded startup building AI-driven tools designed to help job seekers prepare for interviews more effectively. The investment provides early-stage capital to support product development, user growth, and go-to-market execution. NUSeeds operates as a student-managed venture fund within The Garage at Northwestern, investing in high-potential […]