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Moderne Ventures

Moderne Ventures, based in Illinois, backs PropTech, Fintech, and Climate startups at Seed through Series B, can lead rounds with $3M to $10M checks.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$3M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusProptech, Fintech, Climate
Latest fund$230M+ (2024)$230M+ Core Fund III (2024)
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Moderne Ventures

6 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Constance Freedman
Constance FreedmanFounder and Managing PartnerInvests in transformative technologies for large industries.
Seth Corder
Seth CorderManaging DirectorHe previously worked at High Alpha and Goldman Sachs, and studied finance and accounting at Purdue University.
Liza Benson
Liza BensonPartnerFocus: high-growth technology companies.
Ahmad Tahir
Ahmad TahirVice PresidentHe previously held corporate development roles at Matterport and EPAM Systems, and worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse.
Dylan KetchamPrincipalHe previously spent over a decade in fintech roles at Barclays, HSBC, and Credit Agricole.
Matt Burns
Matt BurnsSenior AssociateHe previously worked at Cleveland Avenue, Robert W.

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Writes $3M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% 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

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

ICONQlooTrust & Will

In their words

Moderne VenturesModerne Ventures is a strategic venture capital and growth equity firm investing in disruptive technology companies.www.moderneventures.com
Founders and investors at a Mode VC gathering

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On these lists

Seed climate investors in Illinois10Seed fintech investors in Illinois9Series A climate investors in Illinois9Series A fintech investors in Illinois8Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed fintech investors225

Questions

What stage does Moderne Ventures invest in?

Moderne Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Moderne Ventures invest?

Moderne Ventures reports checks of $3M to $10M.

Does Moderne Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Moderne Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Moderne Ventures?

Constance Freedman (Founder and Managing Partner), Seth Corder (Managing Director), Liza Benson (Partner).

Is Moderne Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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