Stuart Larkins is a co-founder and general partner at Chicago Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
Stuart Larkins is a co-founder and general partner at Chicago Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, where he serves on the investment committee and has led 60 deals since 2011. His investment thesis targets seed and early-stage software and marketplace companies, with a focus on overlooked teams in the Midwest and other non-coastal markets. Typical check sizes range from $100,000 to $2.0 million, and he often acts as a lead partner on investments. Notable portfolio companies include Trunk Club, G2 Crowd, Project44, and Aeropay, for which he holds a board position. Before founding Chicago Ventures, Larkins co-founded the I2A Fund and served as SVP of Search at DoubleClick Performics, giving him deep operating experience in growth and performance marketing. He is recognized for backing founders in underserved regions and industries with high-conviction checks and active support, reflecting Chicago Ventures’ distinctive point of view on overlooked tech startups.
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