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Jack Statza

Investor

Partner: AI First Fund at Strawberry Creek Ventures · Partner at Alumni Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

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

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Lauren KolodnyunlockedJack: together at Alumni Ventures (2021–2026)
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Jack: together at Northern Trust Corporation

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.

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

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.

Colleagues at Strawberry Creek Ventures

Beth Obermiller
Co-Founder & Board Member Emeritus at Basecamp Fund
Brian Keil
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
Chris Bradbury
Fellow at LifeX Ventures
David Beazley
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
David Shapiro
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
Erin Burke
Investor at Alumni Ventures
Errik Anderson
Board Director at Basecamp Fund
Gail Ball
Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jack Statza?
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.
Where does Jack Statza work?
Jack Statza is Partner: AI First Fund at Strawberry Creek Ventures.
What check size does Jack Statza write?
Jack Statza typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
Where did Jack Statza go to school?
Jack Statza studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance); Wisconsin School of Business (BBA, Finance); Macquarie University (Finance).

Same school

Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business831

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Also attended Wisconsin School of Business63

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

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Also attended Macquarie University127

Matt LinklaterInvestor Relations Manager at Square Peg CapitalOssi TiainenPartner at NGP CapitalEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesShane GuyotInfrastructure and Real Assets at Skip CapitalStuart FoxPartner at ArtesianFares ZahirDirector & Chief Executive Officer at Xeraya Capital

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Also attended Lake Forest High School10

Konstantine BuhlerInvestor at Sequoia CapitalCharlie ReinkemeyerAssociate at PeakSpan Capital PartnersAbigail HitchcockPrincipal at Airbus VenturesKerry RuppGeneral Partner at True Wealth VenturesAlex AckerPrincipal at TAWANI VenturesCarrie SaginurAssociate, Fundraising & Investor Relations at Silver Lake Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Allstate Strategic Ventures23

Aaron KernGeneral Partner at 6th Man VenturesIsaac ArnoldVice President at Tribes VenturesChad StenderManaging Partner at SeventySix CapitalRoss PosnerManaging Partner at Ridgewood InfrastructureJames Rosseau Sr.Advisor at VDOSHAmber KennellyChief Human Resources Officer at William Blair

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Also worked at Livingstone11

Tarun GuptaPartner at Jump CapitalOla JewusiakVP of Marketing at Jump CapitalFletcher OrrAnalyst at Level EquityElin BäckmanInvestment Manager at Bonnier CapitalDave BernbaumManaging Director at Golub GrowthLauren MillerInvestment Director at Apposite Capital

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Also worked at Lazard332

Jimena NowackInvestor at Index VenturesChristian TeichmannCEO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsSolomon HailuPartner at March Capital PartnersKevin KopczynskiPartner at Congruent VenturesWill DuftonPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpJake ReynoldsGeneral Partner, Senior Advisor at TCV

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Also worked at Northern Trust Corporation57

Chris DegierePartner, Data Intelligence Group at TCVJames HuffCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ClearSkyJ. Spencer FinneyPartner at Sage CapitalMadiha LovelessFinance & IR Director at STVScott HollowayInvestor at Starting LineAdam GaleManager, Fund Administrator at White Star Capital

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