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Skydeck Capital

Family office

Chicago · Late Stage · 8 people tracked

Also known as Skydeck

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Investment thesis

Skydeck Capital invests proprietary capital on behalf of the Polsky family. Because its capital base is proprietary, the firm is not constrained by predefined time horizons or investment hurdles, allowing it to prioritize long-term impact and value creation.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Late Stage
HQ
Chicago, US
Founded
2013
Tracked investments
2
Acquisitions
1

Team · 8 people

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What they invest in

from 2 of 2 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 2 tracked

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Fast Radiusfastradius.comMar 2019acquired by Sybridge

Fast Radius was a Chicago-based digital manufacturing company offering on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding through a cloud manufacturing platform.

Advanced ManufacturingChicago, US

Lou Rassey(Executive Officer, Director)Davd Mitchell Free(Executive Officer)Pat McCusker(Executive Officer)David Mitchell Free(Executive Officer)

BoardRichard A. Smith(Director)David Crowder(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesATEL VenturesDrive CapitalHyde Park Venture PartnersTech Square VenturesEnergize Capital+1 more

Tovalatovala.com𝕏Seed

Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.

ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US

David Rabie(CEO)inBryan Wilcox(CTO)Adam Brakhane(Director, Software)Keeley Kabala(Vice President Engineering)Neel Bhat(Backend Developer)Lauren Funk(Vice President of Marketing)

Co-investorsBeringeaCaruso VenturesComcast VenturesDYDX CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFJ Labs+25 more

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

Fast Radiusacq. by Sybridge

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Skydeck Capital invest at?
Skydeck Capital invests at the Late Stage stage.
What sectors does Skydeck Capital focus on?
Skydeck Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy.
Where is Skydeck Capital located?
Skydeck Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.

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