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Justin Strausbaugh

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Managing Partner at Tensility Venture Partners

Chicago, Illinois

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

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About

Justin Strausbaugh is a Managing Partner at Tensility Venture Partners with over a decade of venture capital experience across three continents, having backed 60 startups and served as a board observer for 10 companies. He previously founded Lakeshore Ventures, Alumni Ventures' University of Chicago alumni fund, and spent seven years in corporate venture capital roles at CME and Molex investing in software and hardware across multiple industries. His investment focus spans early-stage to growth-stage companies, with portfolio interests including advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, supply chain, fintech, space tech, and healthcare.

Experience

  1. Tensility Venture PartnersManaging Partnercurrent2025 — presentChicago
  2. Alumni VenturesManaging Partner2021 — 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
  3. Lakeshore VenturesFounder and Managing Partner Emeritus2021 — 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
  4. MolexManaging Director, Molex Ventures2018 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
  5. Multiple CompaniesBoard Experience2017 — 2020
  6. CME GroupDirector, CME Ventures2015 — 2018Greater Chicago Area
  7. CME GroupManager, Business Line Strategy2014 — 2015Greater Chicago Area
  8. CME GroupSenior Strategy Analyst2012 — 2014Greater Chicago Area
  9. Hyatt Hotels CorporationCorporate Strategy, MBA Intern2011Greater Chicago Area
  10. Cellit, LLCFinancial Planning & Analysis, MBA Intern2010 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  11. Trade Forex FuturesCo-Owner & Chief Technical Analyst2007 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  12. Currency TraderGlobal Macro Trader & Currency Strategist2003 — 2008New York & Chicago
  13. Professional GolferProfessional Golfer2001 — 2003Nationwide

Skills & more

Startups3Emerging Technologies1Corporate Venture CapitalFinancial Modeling9Valuation14Corporate Finance3Financial Analysis1Options4DCFCommodityInvestments3Trading1
+12 moreDerivativesStrategic Financial PlanningIndustry ResearchRisk ManagementCurrencyFinanceVenture CapitalCapital MarketsStrategyFutures TradingMergers & AcquisitionsPortfolio Management

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Jeffrey Rodek
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Joydeep Ghosh
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Larry Washow
Investor at Tensility Venture Partners
Leland Putterman
Investor at Tensility Venture Partners
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Armando Pauker
Co-Founder and Partner at Tensility Venture Partners

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Justin Strausbaugh?
Justin Strausbaugh is a Managing Partner at Tensility Venture Partners with over a decade of venture capital experience across three continents, having backed 60 startups and served as a board observer for 10 companies. He previously founded Lakeshore Ventures, Alumni Ventures' University of Chicago alumni fund, and spent seven years in corporate venture capital roles at CME and Molex investing in software and hardware across multiple industries. His investment focus spans early-stage to growth-stage companies, with portfolio interests including advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, supply chain, fintech, space tech, and healthcare.
Where does Justin Strausbaugh work?
Justin Strausbaugh is Managing Partner at Tensility Venture Partners.
What check size does Justin Strausbaugh write?
Justin Strausbaugh typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
Where did Justin Strausbaugh go to school?
Justin Strausbaugh studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Accounting and Finance); Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business (BSM, Finance).

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