Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2023
Industry Focus
Industries
Hardware
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMinimal DeepTech Investments
Bio
Lofty Ventures is a Chicago-based venture fund founded in 2014, investing in local startup founders. It describes its network as "the Lofty Family," a group of 159 founders across 88 portfolio startups; about 80% of those founders are based in Chicago and roughly 75% come from underrepresented backgrounds, with 5 exits to date.
Named portfolio companies referenced in founder testimonials include ...
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