53 Stations
Overview
53 Stations is a Chicago-based venture capital firm supported by The Pritzker Organization (TPO). The firm invests in early-stage, tech-focused businesses across a range of industries, driven by their conviction in top-tier founders who couple vision with the discipline required to build enduring businesses. With a flexible mandate and access to TPO to invest across opportunities and timeframes, 53 Stations brings a unique structure and approach – one that allows them to invest with the freedom and scale to build companies that endure.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function Health | Jun 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Tractian | Oct 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Flex | Jul 2026 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Meter | Jun 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| ConCntric | Oct 2025 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Benjamin Sack
Investor
Chinedu Udeogu
VC Investor
Melissa Kandinata
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 53 Stations based?
53 Stations is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was 53 Stations founded?
53 Stations was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does 53 Stations have?
53 Stations has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 53 Stations's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Function Health, Tractian, Flex, Meter, ConCntric.
What was 53 Stations's most recent investment shown here?
53 Stations's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tractian in 2026.
What sectors does 53 Stations focus on?
53 Stations focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does 53 Stations focus on?
53 Stations typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 53 Stations's AUM?
53 Stations's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.