The 81 Collection
Chicago, Illinois81collection.com
Overview
An early-stage venture firm investing in founders building across low margin or capital intensive 'hard industries' like manufacturing, real estate, retail, and construction. The firm's thesis is to invest in the 81% of the U.S. economy often underserved by seed venture capitalists, backing entrepreneurs who are transforming these sectors through technology, AI, and smart hardware.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
81collection.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptiv Health | Dec 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| Ponte Labor | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| GooseEyes | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Goose | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cambium Networks Corporation | Feb 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
