LongJump Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Long Jump invests in passionate and resourceful founders tackling ambitious ideas at the earliest stages. The fund is built by founders and operators who have experienced the challenges of building companies themselves, positioning them to provide practical support beyond capital. The investment approach emphasizes accessibility—founders do not need warm introductions—and includes dedicated deal leads, a network of 190 founder and operator LPs, and mentorship from founder partners who take active roles in portfolio company success.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 8 of 40 portfolio companiesEnergy ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2FoodTech ×2IoT ×2
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 40 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathlu.ma is a platform for creating event pages, inviting attendees, and selling tickets for events.
Marketplaces
Evergreen makes whole wheat and avocado oil-based frozen waffles for direct consumers, positioning them as a healthier alternative to conventionally made waffles using refined ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Eventnoire is a ticketing and event management platform built for event creators and organizations focused on community building, particularly serving Black-owned and culture-centered events. The platform provides ticket sales tools, payouts, mobile event management, and marketing features to help event organizers grow their events and audiences.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSChicago, US
Kazadi Enterprises develops thermal energy systems and liquid desiccant air systems for industrial air drying and dehumidification, enabling high-efficiency operation at lower cost for indoor grow and processing facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTBatavia, US
Dr. Sanza Kazadi
Rise Reforming converts stranded biogas from wastewater plants, farms, and landfills into valuable chemicals including dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) using modular, containerized technology. The company serves the chemical industry, offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuel-dependent chemical production with domestic feedstock security.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyChicago, US
George Rose(Co-Founder and CEO)inLucas Zubillaga(Co-Founder and CTO)inJona van Oord(Co-Founder and COO)inNina Kritikos(Founding Process Engineer)
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)Luisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)Ken Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)
Stock connects brands and third-party logistics providers with nonprofits to donate excess and obsolete inventory. The platform streamlines the process of redirecting surplus goods to underserved communities.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSocial
Abby Nawrocki
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$1M raise · filed Jul 2023 · via Rebecca Kahnweiler
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LongJump Ventures invest at?
- LongJump Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is LongJump Ventures's typical check size?
- LongJump Ventures typically writes checks of $110K – $110K.
- What sectors does LongJump Ventures focus on?
- LongJump Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LongJump Ventures located?
- LongJump Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does LongJump Ventures lead rounds?
- LongJump Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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