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DNS Capital

DNS Capital

Chicago, Illinoisdnscap.com

Overview

DNS Capital is the investment office and internal merchant bank for the business enterprise of Gigi Pritzker, Michael Pucker, and their immediate family. DNS Capital takes a long-term and flexible approach to investing by building relationships with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs, with the goals of aligning interests, evolving businesses, and creating long-term value with a sense of purpose and a sense of humor. The firm invests in manufacturing, industrials, business services, consumer products, real estate, retail, and other industries across North America, and the US.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

29

Website

dnscap.com

Investments

DNS Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SeasatsFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
PayNearMeSep 2025Series ECo-investor
Tau MotorsSep 2025Corporate FundingCo-investor
VermillioMar 2025Series ALead
QuantifindJan 2025VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Jeffrey Ehlers

Operating Partner And Vice President

Emily Casey Brown

Principal

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2014

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