Tessa Flippin

Managing Partner atCapitalize VCChicago

Tessa Flippin is the founder and managing partner of Capitalize VC. She has experience in venture capital and previously started a fintech payments platform.

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Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedLead preference not reported
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Career

  1. La Plataforma
  2. TechNexus · venture investor
  3. Genius Guild Greenhouse Fund · Venture Partner
  4. Capitalize VC · Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Capitalize VCLa Plataforma

Focus

commerce enablementcommerce infrastructurefintechconsumer brandsenterprise SaaS

Education

Stanford UniversityColumbia Business School, MBA

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Who is Tessa Flippin?

Tessa Flippin is the founder and managing partner of Capitalize VC. She has experience in venture capital and previously started a fintech payments platform.

How much does Tessa Flippin invest?

Capitalize VC has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

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What did Tessa Flippin do before Capitalize VC?

La Plataforma; venture investor at TechNexus; Venture Partner at Genius Guild Greenhouse Fund.

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