Jason Jacobsohn
InvestorManaging Director, Midwest at Founder Institute · Founder at Propellant Ventures
Greater Chicago Area
Writes $25K – $250K checks · typically $50K
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About
Jason Jacobsohn is the founder of Propellant Ventures. He was previously a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group, where he served on the management team for Bascom Ventures and led due diligence across multiple investments. Over 20+ years he has worked to connect entrepreneurs with investors, advisors, and strategic partners, and he teaches entrepreneurship as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University.
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Experience
- Propellant VenturesFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2020 — presentChicago
- Reliable Venture PartnersFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2008 — presentChicago
- Founder InstituteManaging Director, Midwestcurrent2011 — presentChicago
- DePaul UniversityAdjunct Faculty, Driehaus College of Businesscurrent2016 — presentChicago
- Bascom VenturesPrincipal2017 — 2018Chicago
- City Colleges of ChicagoBusiness Advisor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative2011 — 2017Chicago
- Greater Chicago Networking ExtravaganzaCo-Producer2005 — 2015Chicago
- Chicagoland Entrepreneurial CenterDirector of Client Services2005 — 2007Chicago
- National Association of RealtorsSenior Business Analyst2001 — 2004Chicago
- VCapitalAssociate2000 — 2001Chicago
- Equity Office Properties TrustFinancial Analyst1999 — 2000Chicago
- Realogic Analytics, LLCSenior Consultant1997 — 1999Chicago
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Deals · 10
InnovareSolo GP
via Propellant Ventures · filed Aug 2021
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EeroQSolo GP
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SquarestackSolo GP
Steadi AISolo GP
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SupplyHiveSolo GP
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WebflowSolo GP
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Jacobsohn?
- Jason Jacobsohn is the founder of Propellant Ventures. He was previously a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group, where he served on the management team for Bascom Ventures and led due diligence across multiple investments. Over 20+ years he has worked to connect entrepreneurs with investors, advisors, and strategic partners, and he teaches entrepreneurship as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University.
- Where does Jason Jacobsohn work?
- Jason Jacobsohn is Managing Director, Midwest at Founder Institute.
- What check size does Jason Jacobsohn write?
- Jason Jacobsohn typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.
- Where did Jason Jacobsohn go to school?
- Jason Jacobsohn studied at DePaul University (MBA, Management); University of Wisconsin-Madison (BBA, Finance and Real Estate).
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