Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
AIAdvanced ManufacturingIoT & Edge
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeIndustrial Fund
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio
Motivate Venture Capital, founded in 2019 in Chicago, launched its $81M Fund II in December 2023 for pre-seed and seed investments. Check sizes range from $250K-$1M at pre-seed and $1.5-3M at seed, targeting North American B2B startups in "legacy industries."
The portfolio of 75 companies includes 1 unicorn, 1 IPO, and 8 acquisitions. The thesis covers AI/ML applications, manufacturing/supply cha...
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