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Capitalize VC

HQ · Illinois

Capitalize VC provides early-stage capital to founders, with a stated focus on Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. The firm invests primarily at the pre-seed / early-stage in commerce-enablement technology companies serving retailers, brands, creators, and manufacturers. Capitalize VC is an early-stage venture capital fund (VC) that sources and partners with startups across commerce tech verticals. The firm operates from Chicago and targets founder-led teams building B2B commerce solutions.

Primary stage
Pre-Seed / InceptionSeed
Hardware / software
Software / Code
B2B / B2C
B2BB2C
Investment focus
Commerce / MarketplacesSupply Chain / Logistics / MobilityGaming / Media / Sports
Investment style

Specialist

Data last enriched

Aug 14, 2026


Investing team
  • Tessa FlippinManaging Partner
  • Simmone SeymourPrincipal
  • Vanessa StephensVenture Partner

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