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LongJump

LongJump, based in Illinois, backs generalist pre-seed startups with $100k to $250k checks, typically following other investors, as with Hanahana Beauty and Eventnoire.

Website LinkedInPortfolio
Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$100K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team10 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at LongJump

10 people on the investing team, 10 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Ablorde Ashigbi
Ablorde AshigbiGeneral Partner (also CEO, 4Degrees)He is also the co-founder and CEO of 4Degrees.
Ale Breuer
Ale BreuerFounder Partner (also Asst. Professor of Entrepreneurship, Chicago Booth)She previously founded Ezza Nails during her MBA studies.
Arnav Dalmia
Arnav DalmiaFounder Partner (also CEO, Cubii)He serves as a Founder Partner at LongJump.
Betsy Fore
Betsy ForeFounder Partner (also Managing Director, Velveteen Ventures)She is also an Investment Partner at LongJump and XFactor Ventures and founded the nonprofit Natives Rising.
Brian Luerssen
Brian LuerssenGeneral Partner (also CEO, Draftbit)He is also the co-founder and CEO of Draftbit.
Kristen Sonday
Kristen SondayFounder Partner (also CEO, Paladin)She focuses on supporting diverse founders and increasing access to justice in Chicago.
Rebecca Kahnweiler
Rebecca KahnweilerManaging PartnerShe has co-founded multiple ventures and held leadership positions at Bonfire and MightyNest.
Tim Grace
Tim GraceFounder Partner (also Managing Director, Techstars Columbus)He previously co-founded LongJump and Draftbit and held product leadership roles at several companies.
Garry CooperGeneral Partner (also CEO, Rheaply)He has experience in biotechnology, supply chain improvement, and academia.
Tina Hrabak
Tina HrabakPartnerShe previously served as the Head of Platform for the firm.

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Writes $100K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Hanahana BeautyCareLumiEventnoire

In their words

LongJump VC | Pre-Seed Venture Capital Fund in ChicagoLongJump is a founder-led, first-check venture fund investing $110K in pre-seed startups across the Midwest, especially Chicago. No warm intro needed.longjump.vc
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does LongJump invest in?

LongJump reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does LongJump invest?

LongJump reports checks of $100K to $250K.

Does LongJump lead rounds?

LongJump mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at LongJump?

Ablorde Ashigbi (General Partner (also CEO, 4Degrees)), Ale Breuer (Founder Partner (also Asst. Professor of Entrepreneurship, Chicago Booth)), Arnav Dalmia (Founder Partner (also CEO, Cubii)), Betsy Fore (Founder Partner (also Managing Director, Velveteen Ventures)), Brian Luerssen (General Partner (also CEO, Draftbit)), Kristen Sonday (Founder Partner (also CEO, Paladin)).

Is LongJump active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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