About Illinois Finance Authority

The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) is a self-financed, state authority principally engaged in issuing taxable and tax-exempt bonds, making loans, and investing capital for businesses, non-profit corporations, and local government units statewide. As a self-funded agency, IFA receives no general revenue funds from the State of Illinois, and the state bears no direct or indirect liability for the debt IFA issues or incurs except for specific, statutorily authorized programs. IFA's operating income is exclusively derived from application and closing fees, interest income, and investment income.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
Finance, Fintech, VR/AR
Investor Type
Government Office, Venture Capital

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
Finance Fintech VR/AR
Investment Stages
Early Stage Venture