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We’re focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups. We seek companies with an exceptional founding team and fast-growth potential, looking to raise a first or second round of institutional capital. Headquartered in Chicago, our team is tenacious, responsive, and committed to adding value to each investment.
We invest in companies looking to raise a first or second round of capital, typically from pre-seed through early Series A.
We invest solely in companies with roots in the mid-continent, which we define as the Midwest plus Toronto and Atlanta.
ShipBob is a tech-enabled 3PL fulfillment provider for e-commerce. Founded in 2014 by college roommates Divey Gulati and Dhruv Saxena, ShipBob is highly integrated into the e-commerce technology stack, allowing seamless cross channel fulfillment for sellers and brands of all sizes. We first met the team in 2014 and led the company's $4M Series A in 2016. We've been steadfast partners in their remarkable journey since, most recently by participating in their Series F in 2022. ShipBob has now raised over $300M from the likes of Bain Capital Ventures, Menlo Ventures and Softbank, solidifying its position as one of the midwest's biggest success stories.
FourKites is an end-to-end supply chain visibility platform. Founded in 2014 by enterprise software veteran Mathew Elenjickal, the company's solution is trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and Fortune 500 companies. Our journey with FourKites began with leading the company's Seed round in 2015, and we've continued to support their growth through their Series D round. FourKites has raised over $200M in total funding, attracting investments from powerhouse investors such as Bain Capital Ventures, August Capital and even FedEx.
Zengines has created an entirely new way of converting data, automating the entire data conversion process end-to-end. Co-founded in 2020 by Chicago native Caitlyn Truong, Zengines makes it easier and faster for companies to move their data to new software platforms. The team is solving the many problems of analyzing, mapping, and loading data using the latest in machine learning and AI technologies. We led their $5M Seed round to fuel their vision of creating a future with frictionless data conversions and companies free to adopt the best technologies for their business.
G2, the marketplace where businesses discover, review, and manage software, has evolved into one of Chicago’s brightest tech companies since its founding in 2012 by serial entrepreneur Godard Abel. Our journey with G2 started with our initial investment in their $2M Seed round in 2014 and continued with participation in the company's Series A. G2 has raised more than $200M in total funding from notable tech investors including Accel, Emergence, IVP and LinkedIn, and the company has earned it's position as household name in software purchasing.
Dentologie is reimagining dental care by creating a convenient and inviting retail experience that makes you smile. Founded in 2013 by three dental students, Dr. Suhail Mohiuddin, Dr. Oussama Founas, and Dr. Hany Kurdi, the company bootstrapped to four locations by 2022 - with physician founders doing everything from fillings to scouting out new locations! Our partnership with Dentologie started in 2022 when the founders decided to accelerate growth. We led Dentologie's $16M Series A that year and followed-on again in their $25M Series B in 2023. Now with 10 Chicagoland locations and expansion plans into new markets, look for Dentologie on a corner near you.
