VITALIZE Venture Capital

VITALIZE Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in B2B software startups. Formerly known as Hyde Park Venture Partners, the firm rebranded to VITALIZE to reflect its expanded focus and unique approach to early-stage investing. VITALIZE primarily targets companies at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, seeking out innovative solutions that are disrupting the future of work, developer tools, vertical SaaS, and artificial intelligence sectors. Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-potential founders building scalable software businesses.

A distinctive feature of VITALIZE's model is its robust angel community, which comprises over 1,000 active members. This community provides portfolio companies with valuable access to a broad network of experienced operators, mentors, and potential customers, extending beyond just capital. VITALIZE emphasizes a collaborative approach, aiming to be a hands-on partner for its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and operational support to help them navigate the challenges of early-stage growth.

VITALIZE Venture Capital manages approximately $100 million in total assets across three funds. Their most recent fund, Vitalize Venture Capital Fund III, closed with $40 million in October 2021, underscoring their continued commitment to the early-stage ecosystem. For first checks, VITALIZE typically invests between $500,000 and $1.5 million, aligning with their focus on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. This strategic check size allows them to be a meaningful lead or co-lead investor in nascent companies, providing crucial initial capital for product development and market entry.