Consumer Ventures
Overview
Consumer Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm that invests in and helps build emerging consumer brands, products, retailers, and technologies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraway | May 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Pacas | Jun 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Adgile Media Group | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Alder Apparel | Jun 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Adgile Media Group | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jason Starr
Founder, Managing Director
Jeff Brezek
Operating Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Consumer Ventures based?
Consumer Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Consumer Ventures founded?
Consumer Ventures was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Consumer Ventures have?
Consumer Ventures has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Consumer Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Caraway, Pacas, Adgile Media Group, Alder Apparel, Adgile Media Group.
What was Consumer Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Consumer Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pacas in 2023.
What sectors does Consumer Ventures focus on?
Consumer Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Consumer Ventures focus on?
Consumer Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.