Capitalize Funds
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
1
Website
capitalizevc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceium Inc | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Tessa Flippin
Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Capitalize Funds based?
Capitalize Funds is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Capitalize Funds founded?
Founding year information for Capitalize Funds is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Capitalize Funds have?
Capitalize Funds has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Capitalize Funds's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spaceium Inc.
What was Capitalize Funds's most recent investment shown here?
Capitalize Funds's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Spaceium Inc in 2025.
What sectors does Capitalize Funds focus on?
Capitalize Funds focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Capitalize Funds focus on?
Capitalize Funds typically invests at the Early stage.