Entry stageSeed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Chicago Ventures
5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Eric DuboePartnerHe previously held roles at Relativity and Pritzker Group Venture Capital.
Lindsay KnightPartnerShe currently works at Chicago Ventures and founded Chicago:Blend.
Rob ChesneyPartnerHe previously held leadership roles at Trunk Club and eBay.
Stuart LarkinsPartnerHe previously served as senior vice president at Performics and manages Twin Capital.
Ford JohnstoneAssociateHis role is listed on the firm's team page.
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Check size not reported yet.
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In their words
Chicago VenturesChicago Ventures leads seed investments in overlooked teams.www.chicagoventures.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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Questions
What stage does Chicago Ventures invest in?
Chicago Ventures reports entry at seed.
How much does Chicago Ventures invest?
Chicago Ventures has not reported a check size.
Does Chicago Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Chicago Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Chicago Ventures?
Eric Duboe (Partner), Lindsay Knight (Partner), Rob Chesney (Partner), Stuart Larkins (Partner).
Is Chicago Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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