DePaul University invests $100K in alumna-founded media company
Summary
DePaul University invested $100K through its Halperin Emerging Company Fund in Visual Feeder, a startup founded by alumna Yaxi Yang. The fund supports student, alumni, and community ventures that show growth potential and can strengthen Chicago’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Visual Feeder creates immersive window activations and digital experiences for brands, nonprofits, institutions, and museums. The article also highlights the university’s broader goal of diversifying revenue while helping local startups scale.
Funding
Amount
$1.8M
Total raised
Date
May 11, 2022
Announcement date
Investors
DePaul University
Lead investors
Company
https://www.visualfeeder.com/
Funded company
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Web and Content Management
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