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Jeffrey Elowe

Jeffrey Elowe

Founder & General Partner atNine Four VenturesChicago
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Jeffrey Elowe founded The Laramar Group in 2001 and serves as its President and CEO. He also co-founded Elkor Realty Corp. and Elkor Properties in 1989.

What Jeffrey can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Elkor Realty Corp. and Elkor Properties · co-founder
    1989
  2. The Laramar Group · Founder & General Partner
    2001
  3. Elkor Realty Corp.
    1989
  4. Elkor Properties
    1989
  5. The Laramar Group · President and CEO
    2001
  6. Nine Four Ventures · Founder & General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

The Laramar GroupElkor Realty Corp.Elkor PropertiesNine Four Ventures

Focus

real estatemulti-familymixed-useaffordable housingreal-estate technologyPropTech

Education

University of Illinois, B.S.Northwestern University, M.D.

Also at Nine Four Ventures

Kurt Ramirez
Kurt RamirezGeneral Partner
Paul La Londe
Paul La LondePartner
Sophia Ghadamian Kier
Sophia Ghadamian KierPrincipal

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Nick MoranGeneral Partner, New Stack Ventures
Jonathan EllisFounder & General Partner, Sandalphon Capital
Vijen PatelGeneral Partner, The 81 Collection

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Questions

Who is Jeffrey Elowe?

Jeffrey Elowe founded The Laramar Group in 2001 and serves as its President and CEO. He also co-founded Elkor Realty Corp. and Elkor Properties in 1989.

How much does Jeffrey Elowe invest?

Nine Four Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Jeffrey Elowe?

A warm intro from a founder Nine Four Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Jeffrey Elowe do before Nine Four Ventures?

co-founder at Elkor Realty Corp. and Elkor Properties; Founder & General Partner at The Laramar Group; Elkor Realty Corp.; Elkor Properties; President and CEO at The Laramar Group.

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