Lofty Ventures
Overview
Lofty Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm seeks to invest in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage startups based in Chicago . They are founder-focused and committed to helping them grow holistically as both people and entrepreneurs . The firm builds long-term relationships with Chicago's next generation of passionate and brilliant founders . Lofty Ventures is dedicated to helping passionate founders, disruptive startups, and innovative organizations make a significant impact on the world .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binsr | Nov 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Arvist | Nov 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Laxis | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| LootLabs | May 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Loot Labs | May 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Lofty Ventures based?
Lofty Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Lofty Ventures founded?
Lofty Ventures was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does Lofty Ventures have?
Lofty Ventures has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lofty Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Binsr, Arvist, Laxis, LootLabs, Loot Labs.
What was Lofty Ventures's most recent investment?
Lofty Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Binsr in 2025.
What sectors does Lofty Ventures focus on?
Lofty Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Lofty Ventures focus on?
Lofty Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Lofty Ventures's AUM?
Lofty Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.