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Jack Statza

Investor

Partner at Alumni Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $5M

About

Jack Statza is a Partner at Alumni Ventures focused on the AI First Fund, where he has invested in over 100 startups spanning AI infrastructure, applied AI, blockchain, fintech, and deep technology sectors. He previously launched and scaled Alumni Ventures' Blockchain and AI funds, supporting portfolio companies through multiple stages including IPO exits. His earlier experience includes roles building Allstate Ventures and advising on M&A transactions at Lazard and Livingstone.

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Experience

  1. Alumni VenturesPartner: AI First Fundcurrent2022 — present
  2. Alumni VenturesPartner: Blockchain & Fintech Fundcurrent2021 — presentChicago, IL
  3. Allstate Strategic VenturesSenior Associate2019 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
  4. Allstate Strategic VenturesFounding Associate2016 — 2019Chicago, Illinois, United States
  5. LivingstoneInvestment Banking Associate2015 — 2016Chicago, Illinois, United States
  6. LazardInvestment Banking Associate2014Chicago, Illinois, United States
  7. Northern Trust CorporationValuation Associate2010 — 2014Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

  1. The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMBA, Finance
  2. Wisconsin School of BusinessBBA, Finance
  3. Macquarie UniversityFinance
  4. Lake Forest High School

Skills & more

Valuation20Analysis15Financial Modeling13Portfolio Management4Investment Banking3Mergers & Acquisitions3Investments2Equities2Corporate Finance2Strategy3Capital Markets1Due Diligence
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder — CFA Institute
  • Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows Academy

From Jack's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business431

Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech CapitalRavi RajamonyVice President at March Capital Partners

+ 425 more

Also attended Wisconsin School of Business27

Eugene YangFund Operations Director at Keyhorse CapitalJenni LePrincipal at Clarevia VenturesRyan FreedmanCo-Founder, Executive Chairman at Alpaca VCJeff YureckoPartner at Arthur VenturesLauren DenshamPartner, Head of Portfolio Services & Impact at Energize VenturesJim PurintonTransaction Advisor at RueOne Investments

+ 21 more

Also attended Macquarie University62

Matt LinklaterInvestor Relations Manager at Square Peg CapitalOssi TiainenPartner at NGP CapitalEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesStuart FoxPartner at ArtesianJakub RodFund Legal Counsel at Rockaway VenturesPrashanth RangaswamyHead of Operations at Alium Capital

+ 56 more

Also attended Lake Forest High School2

Konstantine BuhlerInvestor at Sequoia CapitalJoe BrickmanManaging Partner at VentureDNA

Shared employers

Also worked at Allstate Strategic Ventures11

Isaac ArnoldVice President at Tribes VenturesChad StenderManaging Partner at SeventySix CapitalJames Rosseau Sr.Advisor at VDOSHPat LawickiChief Information Officer at TruStage VenturesFariha Ansari JavedPartner, GCC & Global Capital Formation at Stride VenturesPerry TraquinaInvestor at G20 Ventures

+ 5 more

Also worked at Livingstone4

Elin BäckmanInvestment Manager at Bonnier CapitalDave BernbaumManaging Director at Golub GrowthFalk WahlströmDirector at MVI AdvisorsAlex JohnChief Executive Officer at Hay Wain

Also worked at Lazard158

Jimena NowackInvestor at Index VenturesChristian TeichmannCEO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsSolomon HailuPartner at March Capital PartnersKevin KopczynskiPartner at Congruent VenturesDerek RappInvestor at RiverVest Venture PartnersWill DuftonPartner at Giant Ventures Global Llp

+ 152 more

Also worked at Northern Trust Corporation20

James HuffCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ClearSkyScott HollowayInvestor at Starting LineKayin BarclaySenior Vice President at Advantage Capital PartnersGrace WeinstockOperations and Impact at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALSergio GomezVice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at Runway Growth CapitalPrashanth RangaswamyHead of Operations at Alium Capital

+ 14 more

Colleagues at Alumni Ventures

Andy Ervin
Deputy CIO at Alumni Ventures
Beth Obermiller
Co-Founder & Board Member Emeritus at Alumni Ventures
Brian Keil
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
David Beazley
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
David Lang
Board Director Emeritus at Alumni Ventures
David Shapiro
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
Errik Anderson
Board Director at Alumni Ventures
Glenn Borok
Principal at Alumni Ventures