Christopher Deutsch
InvestorFounderAngel 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 teaBOTYC S15
Intro paths
Christopher went through Y Combinator (Summer 2015) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Christopher can intro founders to teaBOT's investors below.
teaBOT's investors · 7
Co-founders at teaBOT
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
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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.
- Where did Christopher Deutsch go to school?
- Christopher Deutsch studied at Vassar College (B.A., Economics); Roycemore School; Latin School of Chicago.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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Vassar College mafia16
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Latin School of Chicago mafia3
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Lofty Ventures mafia2
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Reloshare mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Vassar College51
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Also attended Latin School of Chicago10
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