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Chaifetz Group

Chaifetz Group

Chicago, Illinoischaifetzgroup.com

Overview

Chaifetz Group is a private investment firm that partners with carefully selected entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams to build and grow game-changing businesses . The firm employs a flexible, enduring investment approach across venture capital, private equity, real estate, and opportunistic strategies . They focus on highly scalable, industry-disrupting businesses and seek industry-disrupting opportunities, irrespective of prevailing trends and market conditions .

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

10

Investments

Chaifetz Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
15FiveAug 2019Series BCo-investor
CargoJan 2018SeedCo-investor
Ara Labs, Inc.Jan 2018SeedCo-investor
KNOWiNKJan 2019VC RoundLead
QlooFeb 2024Series C-
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Key People

Richard Chaifetz

Founder, Chairman

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Chaifetz Group based?

Chaifetz Group is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Chaifetz Group founded?

Chaifetz Group was founded in 2012.

How many portfolio companies does Chaifetz Group have?

Chaifetz Group has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Chaifetz Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 15Five, Cargo, Ara Labs, Inc., KNOWiNK, Qloo.

What was Chaifetz Group's most recent investment shown here?

Chaifetz Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Qloo in 2024.

What sectors does Chaifetz Group focus on?

Chaifetz Group focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Chaifetz Group focus on?

Chaifetz Group typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Chaifetz Group's AUM?

Chaifetz Group's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2012

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