IU Angel Network makes investment in E-sports-focused business – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — The IU Angel Network says it is now backing a Bloomington-based company that produces health and wellness products for e-sports players who often struggle with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and tennis elbow. The network is investing $460,000 in SummaForte, which focuses on the performance and recovery of professional gamers.

The company was founded by IU alumni Jeff and Murtagh Thinnes, who are father-son team.

“SummaForte is not just a company that has experienced tremendous growth in less than a year, but one that is paying that growth forward into the local Bloomington economy,” said Jason Whitney, executive director of the IU Angel Network.

SummaForte currently produces two products: a CBD-based performance enhancing drink mix, called Summamix and a CBD-and menthol infused transdermal tape, called SummaTape. The company says the tape supports the recovery of muscles and…

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