In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Eli Lilly ranks #94 globally and #38 in the United States. It ranks #10 in the Healthtech industry and #9 in the Pharmaceuticals subindustry.
Eli Lilly has supported 133 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $14.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
Eli Lilly has deployed more than $1.2 billion in startup investments through Lilly Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 133 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Healthtech, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Lilly Ventures has invested in over 129 startups since it was founded in 2001.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where Eli Lilly's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Eli Lilly. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Eli Lilly engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 133 startups in total based on our database.

Eli Lilly's top 5 associated startups have raised 31% of the $14.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 133 associated startups, led by Oura at $1.2 billion. Eli Lilly is associated with 125 active startups and 8 exits. Lilly Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 129 associated startups.
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| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 698 | Healthtech | Oulu | Direct Investment | Lilly Ventures | |
| SB 567 | Software & Data | Pittsburgh | Direct Investment | Lilly Ventures | |
| SB 536 | Healthtech | San Diego | Direct Investment | Lilly Ventures | |
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