Jonathon Fruchte
Manager @ Elevate Ventures
Jonathon Fruchte is a startup investor at Elevate Ventures. Jonathon Fruchte, Manager of Elevate’s Engineering Portfolio, leads the initial review of manufacturing, engineering, and agricultural related investment opportunities. He also develops Elevate's internal processes, support due diligence efforts, and track key portfolio metrics including revenue growth, job creation, and follow-on funding.Previously, Jonathon worked for the 21 Fund as an investment analyst.In industry, Jonathon has focused on leading product development and commercialization strategies for a range of technologies. These include carbon-based quantum nano-dots used in security and anti-counterfeiting applications, a brachytherapy device to eradicate breast cancer, and a traction drive system comprised of power electronics and permanent magnet motor for hybrid and all-electric vehicles. He is an inventor and holder of one patent. Jonathon earned his M.S. in Engineering Management and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
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About Elevate Ventures
Elevate Ventures nurtures and develops emerging and existing high-potential businesses into high-performing, Indiana-based companies.They accomplish this by providing rigorous business analysis and robust advisory serivces that connect companies with the resources they need to succeed long-term. As a not-for-profit organization, they are ableto offer unbiased, in-depth perspective and recommendations. Emerging, high-potential businessesElevate Ventures seeks out business endeavors that identify a need in the marketplace and are well-positioned to successfully transition from research to product development to market. High-performing, Indiana-based CompaniesThese companies grow local economies and employment throughout Indiana, in addition to attracting and retaining top-level talent for the Hoosier state. Rigorous business analysisComprehensive due diligence is critical to determining the long-term financial viability of these companies. Robust advisory servicesElevate Ventures provides more than just capital, they partner with entrepreneurs, investors and other local and state organizations to ensure the best return on investment. Resources to succeed long-termIn addition to financial resources, Elevate addressees other market barriers, which may include management, business development, talent identification and retention, and specific technology development challenges. They don't just write a check and walk away - they help sustain business success and growth over time. Unbiased, in-depth perspective and recommendationsWith a seasoned staff and a host of proven outside partners, they provide objectivity and insights that are among the best in their profession.
Elevate Ventures Contacts
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Jonathon Fruchte
Manager
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Barbara Uggen
Chief Financial Officer
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Christina Loh
CEO Elevate Ventures - Executive Advisory & Consulting
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Christopher Day
CEO
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Dave Clark
Venture Partner
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