Partner with ICAN
Build Your Campus Investor Network
The International Collegiate Angels Network (ICAN) helps universities and colleges around the world build and manage their own dedicated investor groups, connecting alumni, donors, and supporters directly to the startups emerging from their campus.
Why Become an ICAN Campus
Joining ICAN gives your campus immediate access to a global investment ecosystem designed specifically for Campus-Born Ventures. As an ICAN Campus, you gain the tools, technology, and community support needed to engage investors and accelerate venture success.
ICAN Campus Benefits
1. World-Leading Deal Management Platform (Dealum)
Access the Dealum platform—the preferred choice of hundreds of angel networks worldwide—at a substantial discount through ICAN. Manage your entire deal pipeline, from venture application to due diligence to investment tracking, in a secure, user-friendly environment.
2. Flexible Deal Flow Options
ICAN Campuses enjoy three distinct pathways to access and manage deal flow:
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Campus-Managed Applications — Invite ventures to apply directly through your dedicated application link, ensuring alignment with your programs and priorities.
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Global Dealum Access — Open your deal room to the entire Dealum venture community of more than 100,000 active startups across sectors and geographies.
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Curated ICAN Deal Flow — Participate in the ICAN Deal Room, where you’ll discover a pipeline of Campus-Born Ventures from around the world, pre-screened and curated by the ICAN team.
3. Templates, Tools, and Best Practices for Managing Your Network and Deals
Leverage ICAN’s templates, playbooks, and legal frameworks to establish and manage your investor group with confidence. Resources include governance models, due diligence guides, investor communication templates, and operational best practices—tailored for campus networks.
4. Quarterly ICAN Investor Day Invitations
Campus leaders and affiliated ventures are invited to ICAN Investor Day events, where top Campus-Born Ventures pitch to the ICAN investor community. These events provide learning, visibility, and valuable networking opportunities for your entrepreneurs and investors alike.
5. Access to ICAN Ecosystem Features
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ICAN Press — A continuously updated newsfeed showcasing Campus-Born Ventures, university innovation, and emerging angel investment trends.
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Why Should I Invest? Podcast — Real conversations with founders, investors, and campus innovation leaders exploring what makes great ventures fundable.
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Resource Partner Network — Access mentorship, introductions, and specialized expertise from investors and professionals across the ICAN and Dealum communities.
Ready to Learn More?
Your campus can join ICAN and start building an investor community that supports its entrepreneurs—and generates lasting returns for the university itself. Click the link below to set a meeting with ICAN President Tom Duening to discuss how ICAN can benefit your campus investor network!
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