Brian Crump
InvestorPrincipal at Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)
Chicago
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M
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About
Attorney at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP specializing in venture capital and emerging companies with over 12 years of investment experience. Was part of the original team that opened 1871, Chicago's prominent tech startup ecosystem hub, and brings 10 years of direct experience in Chicago's entrepreneurial landscape.
Experience
- Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLPAttorneycurrent2022 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Chicago Early Growth VenturesFounding Partner & Principal / Angel Investorcurrent2018 — present
- Much Shelist, P.C.Associate - Venture Capital and Emerging Companies2014 — 2022Greater Chicago Area
- Much Shelist, P.C.Law Clerk2013 — 2014Chicago, IL
- Jones Lang LaSalleAssistant General Manager2012 — 2013Greater Chicago Area
- CBREReal Estate Manager2011 — 2012
- Duke Realty CorporationProperty Manager2007 — 2011
Skills & more
Venture Capital1Start-ups1Corporate Law6Real Estate Development10Property Management14Real Estate25Real Estate Transactions5Strategic Planning3Social Media1Legal Writing2Leases2Entrepreneurship1
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Colleagues at Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Crump?
- Attorney at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP specializing in venture capital and emerging companies with over 12 years of investment experience. Was part of the original team that opened 1871, Chicago's prominent tech startup ecosystem hub, and brings 10 years of direct experience in Chicago's entrepreneurial landscape.
- Where does Brian Crump work?
- Brian Crump is Principal at Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV).
- What check size does Brian Crump write?
- Brian Crump typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- Where did Brian Crump go to school?
- Brian Crump studied at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (Doctor of Law (J.D.), JD); Illinois State University (Finance).
Same school
Also attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology10
David F. WildingChief Operating Officer at Amplify ETFsDawid KsiążczakChief Legal Officer at McWin Capital PartnersJoanna ElblasiExecutive Assistant at McWin Capital PartnersDaniel FugmannGeneral Counsel at North-East Family OfficeDavid BamlangoGroup Vice President, Deputy Managing Director & General Counsel at Trade and Development BankSamer YaghnamChief Operations Officer at The Olayan Group
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Also attended Illinois State University38
Carl SoderstromInvestor at Green Park & Golf VenturesEsther KimDirector of Community Operations at Eclipse VenturesTim HoerrCEO at Serra VenturesSean MackinChief of Staff at Struck CapitalDan BlakeCTO-in-Residence at Mainsail PartnersSeth FilbrunAssociate, Public Equity at Sofinnova Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Jones Lang LaSalle115
Madeline PopeSenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersRilla SaukkonenFund Analyst at Lifeline VenturesJon StaenbergEl Jefe and founder of Hand of God WinesTraci TeldeschiExecutive Assistant at The Westly GroupTatijana JankoPartner at Fjor FoundersChristina CvetkoskiOffice Manager at Square Peg Capital
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Also worked at CBRE108
Sam KingAssociate General Counsel at Sapphire VenturesSourabh Kumar GuptaAssociate - Corporate Development at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpJesse FastInvestor at Side Door VenturesSteve SwerdlowSenior Advisor at Navitas CapitalAnnie DeanChief Strategy Officer at Asymmetric Capital PartnersMax Von PoelnitzPartner at Foothill Ventures
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