Capitalize VC
Overview
Capitalize VC is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, with a focus on Black and Latinx founders. Its investment areas include commerce-enablement technologies, enterprise tech, and CPG brands. The firm's first fund, Capitalize VC Fund I, has a target size of $10 million.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
capitalizevc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rivalz | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Atronous | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Warrant | Apr 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| RxPost | Jan 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tessa Flippin
Founder and Managing Partner
Frank Grande
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Capitalize VC based?
Capitalize VC is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Capitalize VC founded?
Founding year information for Capitalize VC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Capitalize VC have?
Capitalize VC has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Capitalize VC's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Noise, Rivalz, Atronous, Warrant, RxPost.
What was Capitalize VC's most recent investment?
Capitalize VC's most recent investment on Caplight was in Noise in 2026.
What sectors does Capitalize VC focus on?
Capitalize VC focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Capitalize VC focus on?
Capitalize VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Capitalize VC's AUM?
Capitalize VC's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $10.0M.