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Lauren Deluca

Lauren Deluca

Founder & Managing Partner atMotivate Venture CapitalFirm active Sep 23Illinois
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David founded multiple companies including InnFlux, iEstates, and RIVS, and co-founded IrishAngels and Motivate. He is an active early-stage investor with over 150 investments.

What Lauren can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%, 10-12%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Motivate Venture Capital writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. InnFlux
  2. PowerSurge Webhosting
    2006
  3. iEstates
    2006
  4. RIVS
  5. IrishAngels
    2012-2019
  6. Motivate
    Now
  7. Oxford Intelligence Partners
  8. Motivate Venture Capital · Founder & Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

InnFluxiEstatesRIVSIrishAngelsMotivateOxford Intelligence Partners

Investments named in public bios

ChimePublic.comRobinhoodPipePantera CapitalUnsplashHomeChefNoRedInkTechstars

Focus

hotel wifitelecomdigital mediavideo hiringearly-stage investingtechnology

Education

Notre Dame, BA in Government and PhilosophyNorthwestern’s Kellogg School of Business, MBAHarvard’s Executive Education program, studied Venture Capital and Private Equity

Also at Motivate Venture Capital

Andy Will
Andy WillGeneral Partner
David Wieland
David WielandFounder & Managing Partner
Jackson BubalaPartner

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Amber IlligFounding General Partner, The Council
Aaron Webster
Aaron WebsterManaging Partner, Cameron Ventures

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Questions

Who is Lauren Deluca?

David founded multiple companies including InnFlux, iEstates, and RIVS, and co-founded IrishAngels and Motivate. He is an active early-stage investor with over 150 investments.

How much does Lauren Deluca invest?

Lauren Deluca invests through Motivate Venture Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Lauren Deluca?

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

What did Lauren Deluca do before Motivate Venture Capital?

InnFlux; PowerSurge Webhosting; iEstates; RIVS; IrishAngels; Oxford Intelligence Partners.

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