Jeff Cantalupo
InvestorFounderManaging Partner at Listen Ventures · Board director at OnyxMP Growthco · Board director at Fresh Factory B.C · Board director at Americademy
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $1.5M
FoundedAmericademyBlack BuffaloFresh Factory B.COnyxMP GrowthcoRaise Marketplace
About
Jeff Cantalupo brings a brand-building and marketing background to early-stage investing, teaches Startup Branding at Northwestern Kellogg, and helps consumer companies scale brand narratives through board service and strategy support.
Invests in
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechFoodTechHealthtech
Board director at OnyxMP Growthco
Intro paths
In turn, Jeff can intro founders to OnyxMP Growthco's investors below.
OnyxMP Growthco's investors · 1
Co-founders at OnyxMP Growthco
Board director at Fresh Factory B.C
Intro paths
In turn, Jeff can intro founders to Fresh Factory B.C's investors below.
Fresh Factory B.C's investors · 1
Co-founders at Fresh Factory B.C
Board director at Americademy
Intro paths
In turn, Jeff can intro founders to Americademy's investors below.
Americademy's investors · 1
Co-founders at Americademy
Experience
- Listen VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2010 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementAdjunct Professorcurrent2020 — present
- Go BrewingBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Rugiet HealthBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Black Buffalo Inc.Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- Miss GrassBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- FableBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- The Fresh FactoryBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
- Calm.com - We Are Hiring!Investorcurrent2012 — present
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest IndianaBoard Membercurrent2013 — present
- Factor_Founding Investor & Board Member2014 — 2020
- Interior DefineInvestor and Board Director2015 — 2020
- RaiseInvestor & Board Director2011 — 2017
- Leo BurnettVice President2009 — 2010
- Leo BurnettGlobal Account Director - Madrid, Spain2001 — 2009
Education
- University of IowaBA, Economics1996 — 2000
Skills & more
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Marketing ResearchBrand ManagementLead GenerationStrategySocial Media MarketingAdvertisingMobile DevicesStrategic PartnershipsOnline AdvertisingDigital MarketingCreative StrategyManagementLanguages English · Spanish
From Jeff's professional profile.
Deals · 6
Fresh Factory B.CBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Jan 2026 · $3M raise
Black BuffaloBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Sep 2025 · $9.5M raise
OnyxMP GrowthcoBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Feb 2025 · $14.9M raise
Rise GardensBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Jul 2023 · $10M raise
AmericademyBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Jul 2018 · $10.3M raise
Raise MarketplaceBoard seat
via Listen Ventures · filed Jun 2016 · $818.3K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Listen Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jeff Cantalupo work?
- Jeff Cantalupo is Managing Partner at Listen Ventures and Founder at OnyxMP Growthco and Founder at Fresh Factory B.C and Founder at Americademy.
- What does Jeff Cantalupo invest in?
- Jeff Cantalupo invests in AgTech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Jeff Cantalupo write?
- Jeff Cantalupo typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What companies did Jeff Cantalupo found?
- Jeff Cantalupo founded Americademy, Black Buffalo, Fresh Factory B.C, OnyxMP Growthco, Raise Marketplace.
Same school
Also attended University of Iowa45
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