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R7 Partners

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

R7 Partners is a Chicago-based venture capital firm established in 2018, dedicated to empowering early-stage companies that are developing transformational technologies. With a clear mandate to invest in disruptive innovation, the firm positions itself as a key financial and strategic partner for nascent ventures. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising startups with the potential to redefine industries through cutting-edge technological advancements.

The firm's investment strategy is primarily focused on seed and early-stage venture rounds. R7 Partners seeks out companies that are not only building innovative products but also possess strong founding teams and a clear vision for market disruption. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to diverse technological sectors, including but not limited to enterprise software, fintech, and advanced analytics, all underpinned by a common thread of high-growth potential.

As of recent data, R7 Partners has built a focused portfolio comprising approximately 7 companies, indicating a deliberate and hands-on approach to their investments. While the firm does not publicly disclose its typical check sizes, its participation in seed-stage funding rounds suggests initial investments are generally aligned with the capital requirements of early-stage technology startups. R7 Partners aims to provide more than just capital, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their network to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their long-term objectives. This collaborative approach underscores their commitment to fostering the growth of the next generation of technology leaders from the Midwest and beyond.

Investor Profile

R7 Partners has backed more than 29 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Robotics, Agriculture.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (45%)
  • Seed (21%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • Canada (10%)
  • Denmark (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Robotics
  • Agriculture
  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Hardware
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Green Building
  • Greentech
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does R7 Partners frequently co-invest with?

Pathbreaker Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
ACME Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Boca Raton
Co-Investments: 4
At One Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Crosslink Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Bosch Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart
Co-Investments: 3
Eniac Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Amplify Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Tuesday Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does R7 Partners often collaborate with?

PF
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
EI
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
DT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
NF
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
MH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by R7 Partners?

Future Fields

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Future Fields harnesses insect biotechnology to make sustainable recombinant proteins.

AgricultureAgTechAlternative ProteinBiotechnologyCleanTechFarmingLife Science
Series AJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Bedrock Ocean Exploration

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Bedrock Ocean Exploration is a platform for underwater vehicles.

Marine TechnologyRoboticsService IndustrySoftware
Series AJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Moddule

Seattle, Washington, United States

Moddule is a supply chain software platform designed to simplify and automate supply chain operations.

E-CommerceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
Pre SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Reshape Biotech

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Reshape Biotech builds lab robots that automate the everyday tasks of microbiologists, from filling plates to analyzing images.

BiotechnologyIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningRobotics
Series AApr 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Range Energy

Mountain View, California, United States

Range accelerates the electrification of commercial transportation with powered trailers for the heavy-duty truck market.

Electric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Series AFeb 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $23,500,000
Overflow

San Jose, California, United States

Overflow is an online donation platform that helps charities accept online donations of publicly-traded stock.

CharityFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Series BFeb 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Ammobia

San Francisco, California, United States

Ammobia is a chemical manufacturing company that specializes in the clean production of ammonia through renewable hydrogen and air.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringCleanTech
SeedDec 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Bedrock Ocean Exploration

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Bedrock Ocean Exploration is a platform for underwater vehicles.

Marine TechnologyRoboticsService IndustrySoftware
Series AJul 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,500,000
Inevitable Tech

Lockhart, Texas, United States

Inevitable Tech is a business-to-business ag tech platform.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2B
Series UnknownMay 15, 2023
Range Energy

Mountain View, California, United States

Range accelerates the electrification of commercial transportation with powered trailers for the heavy-duty truck market.

Electric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
SeedNov 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,000,000