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Lindsay Knight

Investor

Partner at Chicago Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $250K – $2.5M checks · typically $1.5M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 23

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Zimri RodriguezunlockedLindsay: together at Chicago:Blend (2023–2026)
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About

Lindsay Knight is a Partner at Chicago Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, where she leads post-investment platform support for portfolio companies, including talent recruitment, customer introductions, marketing, and community building. She also oversees the firm's investor relations and marketing functions. Knight founded Chicago:Blend in 2018, a nonprofit collaborative of Chicago-based venture capitalists focused on diversity and inclusion in startups and venture firms.

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Experience

  1. Chicago VenturesPartnercurrent2021 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  2. Chicago VenturesDirector of Platform2014 — 2021
  3. Chicago:BlendFounder + Board Chaircurrent2018 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  4. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow, Class 23current2018 — present
  5. All RaiseChicago Steering Committee Member2021 — 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
  6. VC Platform Global CommunityCo Chair2018 — 2021
  7. CHOUmediaVice President2009 — 2014
  8. Ocean Tomo, LLCMarketing & Events Coordinator2007 — 2009Greater Chicago Area
  9. Canright CommunicationsWriter & Project Manager2006 — 2007Greater Chicago Area

Skills & more

Marketing46Marketing Strategy33Event Management19Social Media17Marketing Communications16Social Media Marketing34Non-profit Volunteer7Event Planning22Brand Management1Cartography1Market Research1Direct Marketing1
+8 morePublic RelationsNonprofitsTrade ShowsPlanningAnalyticsCorporate CommunicationsLeadershipMarket Planning

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Colleagues at Chicago Ventures

Emma Lawler
EIR at Chicago Ventures
Eric Duboe
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Ford Johnstone
Associate at Chicago Ventures
Jai Shekhawat
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Kevin Willer
Venture Partner at Chicago Ventures
Rob Chesney
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Shawn Park
Associate at Chicago Ventures
Stuart Larkins
Partner at Chicago Ventures

Network1

Annette FinsterbuschMentor
Founder & CEO, Applied Ventures at ISV

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lindsay Knight?
Lindsay Knight is a Partner at Chicago Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, where she leads post-investment platform support for portfolio companies, including talent recruitment, customer introductions, marketing, and community building. She also oversees the firm's investor relations and marketing functions. Knight founded Chicago:Blend in 2018, a nonprofit collaborative of Chicago-based venture capitalists focused on diversity and inclusion in startups and venture firms.
Where does Lindsay Knight work?
Lindsay Knight is Partner at Chicago Ventures.
What check size does Lindsay Knight write?
Lindsay Knight typically writes checks of $250K – $2.5M.
What companies has Lindsay Knight invested in?
Investments tracked here include ELANZA Wellness.
Where did Lindsay Knight go to school?
Lindsay Knight studied at Miami University (English/Journalism, Strategic Communication).

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