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Capitalize Funds

Capitalize Funds

Chicago, Illinoiscapitalizevc.com

Overview

Capitalize VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Chicago. It invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies, with check sizes ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. The firm focuses on commerce-enablement tech companies, enterprise tech, and CPG brands, with a particular emphasis on supporting Black and Latinx founders, primarily in the Midwest. As of August 2025, it was an active investor with 4 companies in its portfolio.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Spaceium IncJan 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Tessa Flippin

Founder and Managing Partner

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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
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