LongJump Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
LongJump is a founder-led fund focused on writing the first check for early-stage founders, investing $110K at the earliest stages to help turn ambitious ideas into scalable, high-growth companies. It is industry-agnostic and concentrates on founders building in the Midwest, with a strong bias toward Chicago, based on the belief that great companies can start anywhere and not only on the coasts. The fund is backed by a network of 200+ founders, operators, and investors who serve as limited partners and provide insights and connections to support portfolio startups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from public directories
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What they invest in
from 8 of 41 portfolio companiesEnergy ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2FoodTech ×2IoT ×2
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDenver, US
Kathryn Bernell(Executive Officer, Director)Bernell Kathryn(Executive Officer, Director)Kerry Rupp(Director)
Board seatRebecca Kahnweiler· per SEC Form D · $1M raise · filed Jul 2023
Chicago, US
Jiayi Gao(Director)Huayi He(Executive Officer)Jie Yao(Executive Officer)
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 ConsumerFoodTechGlencoe, US
Alex Malamatinas(Director)Emily Cole Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Morad(Director)Emily Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
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.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSChicago, US
Onyewuchi Osuji(Executive Officer)Peter Jideonwo(Director)Oluwafemi Masha(Executive Officer, Director)
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
Chicago, US
Ethan Evans(Chief Research Officer and President)Ari Evans(Director)Jeffrey Dale(Chief Technology Officer)Stuart Pino(Chief Executive Officer and Secretary)Zachary Bradshaw(Chief Scientist)
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.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyChicago, US
George Rose(Co-Founder and CEO)inLucas Zubillaga(Co-Founder & CTO)inJona van Oord(Co-Founder & COO)in
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.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSocial
Abby Nawrocki(Executive Officer, Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the 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.
- 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?
- Yes, LongJump Ventures leads investment rounds.
Co-investors · 5
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Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.
Blue Victor Capital connects strategic partners with mobility startups and entrepreneurs, leveraging the automotive industry experience of its founders who previously worked together at General Motors.
Firms observed investing alongside LongJump Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with LongJump Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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