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Brian Luerssen

Brian Luerssen

General Partner (also CEO, Draftbit) atLongJumpChicago
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Brian Luerssen is a General Partner at LongJump. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Draftbit.

What Brian can write

Writes checks of$100K to $250K
Comes in atPre-seedMostly follows a lead
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

LongJump writes $100K to $250K checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: LongJump.

Career

  1. Draftbit · Co-Founder and CEO
  2. LongJump · GP
    Now

Companies founded

Draftbit

Also at LongJump

Ablorde Ashigbi
Ablorde AshigbiGeneral Partner (also CEO, 4Degrees)
Ale Breuer
Ale BreuerFounder Partner (also Asst. Professor of Entrepreneurship, Chicago Booth)
Arnav Dalmia
Arnav DalmiaFounder Partner (also CEO, Cubii)
Betsy Fore
Betsy ForeFounder Partner (also Managing Director, Velveteen Ventures)
Kristen Sonday
Kristen SondayFounder Partner (also CEO, Paladin)
Rebecca Kahnweiler
Rebecca KahnweilerManaging Partner
Tim Grace
Tim GraceFounder Partner (also Managing Director, Techstars Columbus)
Garry CooperGeneral Partner (also CEO, Rheaply)

Partners like Brian

At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

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James MurphyManaging Partner, Forum Ventures
Caroline Gash
Caroline GashManaging Director, IrishAngels
Packy McCormick
Packy McCormickFounder & General Partner, Not Boring Capital
Jordan ColbyVenture Associate, Ag Ventures Alliance
Corey Ferengul
Corey FerengulManaging Partner, AperiamVentures

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One email when Brian's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Brian Luerssen?

Brian Luerssen is a General Partner at LongJump. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Draftbit.

How much does Brian Luerssen invest?

Brian Luerssen invests through LongJump, which writes checks of $100K to $250K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Brian Luerssen?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Brian in the subject. A warm intro from a founder LongJump backed works better.

What did Brian Luerssen do before LongJump?

Co-Founder and CEO at Draftbit.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.