Lofty Ventures is a Chicago-based micro venture fund and angel investment community founded in 2014 by Christopher Deutsch and Spencer. See contact routes.
Lofty Ventures is a Chicago-based micro venture fund and angel investment community founded in 2014 by Christopher Deutsch and Spencer Gordon-Sand that focuses on catalyzing first rounds for nascent startups in the city. The firm’s investment thesis targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies primarily located in Chicago, with a generalist mandate covering software, SaaS, consumer goods, and healthtech sectors. Typical check sizes range from $10,000 to $100,000, with a sweet spot of $25,000, and Lofty often acts as the first check or lead investor in these early rounds. Notable portfolio companies include Gather Voices, WeCasa, UpKey, and PairUp, which was the fund’s most recent investment as of July 2024. Lofty distinguishes itself through a founder-focused philosophy that prioritizes holistic development for entrepreneurs, with a specific commitment to supporting underrepresented founders. The firm describes its approach as being “founder-focused, Chicago-focused, & love being first-check or as early as possible,” emphasizing community building over traditional financial metrics alone.
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