The 81 Collection
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
11
Website
81collection.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Labor | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Parentaly | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Uptiv Health | Dec 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| Milu Health | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Grounded | Aug 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The 81 Collection based?
The 81 Collection is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was The 81 Collection founded?
Founding year information for The 81 Collection is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The 81 Collection have?
The 81 Collection has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The 81 Collection's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ponte Labor, Parentaly, Uptiv Health, Milu Health, Grounded.
What was The 81 Collection's most recent investment shown here?
The 81 Collection's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Grounded in 2026.
What sectors does The 81 Collection focus on?
The 81 Collection focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The 81 Collection focus on?
The 81 Collection typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The 81 Collection's AUM?
The 81 Collection's assets under management are estimated at over $41.0M.