Where does Christopher Deutsch work?

Christopher Deutsch is Re-Founder of teaBOT and Angel at Lofty Ventures.

What check size does Christopher Deutsch write?

Christopher Deutsch typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.

What companies did Christopher Deutsch found?

Christopher Deutsch founded teaBOT.

What companies has Christopher Deutsch invested in?

Investments tracked here include Popular Pays.

Where did Christopher Deutsch go to school?

Christopher Deutsch studied at Vassar College (B.A., Economics); Roycemore School; Latin School of Chicago.

Christopher Deutsch

InvestorFounder

Angel at Lofty Ventures · Advisor at Sandalphon Capital · Re-Founder at teaBOT

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $10K – $100K checks · typically $25K

FoundedteaBOT · YC

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About

Christopher Deutsch is founder of Lofty Ventures, an angel investment platform supporting over 180 founders across 100+ portfolio companies, with 80% based in Chicago and 75% led by underrepresented founders. He serves as re-founder and board director of teaBOT, a Y Combinator-backed company providing tea-making robots to organizations including Google, HubSpot, and Accenture. With over 25 years of experience in early-stage ventures and investing, Deutsch previously held the position of VP of Business Development at Loft Development Corporation, his family's Chicago-based commercial real estate firm, and maintains involvement as an LP in Impact Engine and across multiple civic and nonprofit boards.

Re-Founder at teaBOT YC S15

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Christopher went through Y Combinator (Summer 2015) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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teaBOT's investors · 13

Agrolimen Ventures DN CapitalLondon · $100K – $22M checks Formation GroupLos Altos Garage CapitalWaterloo Inovia CapitalMontreal · $250K – $8M checks Jolt CapitalParis · $11M – $55M checks Lofty VenturesChicago · $10K – $100K checks Qualcomm VenturesSan Diego · $5M checks Relay VenturesToronto · $500K – $10M checks Thinkers Capital Venture OntarioToronto Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2015 ZillionizePalo Alto · $200K checks

Co-founders at teaBOT

Rehman MeraliFounder

Experience

Lofty VenturesFoundercurrent2014 — presentGreater Chicago Area
teaBOTRe-Founder, Board Director & Investorcurrent2018 — present
teaBOTInvestorcurrent2015 — present
ReloShareBoard of Advisors & Investorcurrent2021 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
BridgeAdvisor & Investorcurrent2019 — presentGreater Chicago Area
BridgeBoard Observer2020 — 2022Greater Chicago Area
The Economic Club of ChicagoMembership Committeecurrent2021 — present
Sandalphon CapitalAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
kommuExecutive Advisor & Investorcurrent2023 — present
Common TideInvestor & Venture Partnercurrent2024 — present
PairUpBoard Of Advisors & Investorcurrent2022 — present
Crowdfind, Inc.Board of Advisors & Investorcurrent2015 — presentGreater Chicago Area
L Street Collaborative, LLCAdvisor & Investorcurrent2015 — presentChicago, IL
ResonadoBoard of Advisors & Investor2020 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
GamerjibeBoard of Advisors & Investor2020 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
WeCasa.coFounder2015 — 2023Greater Chicago Area
UpkeyBoard of Advisors & Investor2018 — 2022Greater Chicago Area
Enodo ScoreBoard of Advisors2016 — 2018Greater Chicago Area
Loft Development CorporationVP of Business Development2013 — 2016Chicago, IL
EventMobCo-Founder2011 — 2013Phoenix, AZ
OncamFounding Team & Investor2011 — 2013Los Angeles, CA
RouteCloudVP of Business Development2009 — 2011Scottsdale, AZ
Specialty Retail Shops, Inc.Co-Founder & Director of Business Development2008 — 2009Scottsdale, AZ
VcommerceFounding Team & Director of Business Development2005 — 2008Scottsdale, AZ
Lax ScoutFounder2003 — 2007Scottsdale, AZ
C9 InnovationsCo-Founder & Partner2001 — 2003Scottsdale, AZ
ClickTheButtonDirector of Product Development & First Investor2000 — 2001Greater New York City Area
Vstore.comFounding Team1998 — 2000Scottsdale, AZ
MacroLogixOwner1997 — 1998Chicago, IL
Black Dog DesignComputer Graphics Intern1996Chicago, IL
AmbrosiComputer Graphics Intern1995Chicago, IL

Skills & more

SaaS14Enterprise Software6Software as a Service (SaaS)1Start-ups99Strategic Partnerships99Entrepreneurship83E-commerce55Marketing Strategy36Marketing29Product Development15Business Strategy18Product Management14

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Deutsch?: Christopher Deutsch is founder of Lofty Ventures, an angel investment platform supporting over 180 founders across 100+ portfolio companies, with 80% based in Chicago and 75% led by underrepresented founders. He serves as re-founder and board director of teaBOT, a Y Combinator-backed company providing tea-making robots to organizations including Google, HubSpot, and Accenture. With over 25 years of experience in early-stage ventures and investing, Deutsch previously held the position of VP of Business Development at Loft Development Corporation, his family's Chicago-based commercial real estate firm, and maintains involvement as an LP in Impact Engine and across multiple civic and nonprofit boards.
Where does Christopher Deutsch work?: Christopher Deutsch is Re-Founder of teaBOT and Angel at Lofty Ventures.
What check size does Christopher Deutsch write?: Christopher Deutsch typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
What companies did Christopher Deutsch found?: Christopher Deutsch founded teaBOT.
What companies has Christopher Deutsch invested in?: Investments tracked here include Popular Pays.
Where did Christopher Deutsch go to school?: Christopher Deutsch studied at Vassar College (B.A., Economics); Roycemore School; Latin School of Chicago.