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The 81 Collection verified

HQ · Illinois

The 81 Collection's investment thesis is to back exceptional teams that tackle real, often overlooked, and challenging problems within the 81% of the economy that traditional venture capitalists typically ignore. By focusing on unsexy sectors and industries, we aim to generate outsized returns through strategic early-stage investments and leveraging their experience to accelerate growth and value creation​.

Primary stage
Pre-SeedSeed
Can also enter at
Pre-SeedSeed
Lead / follow
Can Lead
Initial check size
$500k-1m
Ownership target
5-7%7-10%
Hardware / software
Hardware / Physical ProductsServicesAgnostic
B2B / B2C
B2BB2B2CAgnostic
Investment focus
CleanTech / Impact / SustainabilityData & AnalyticsEnergyHardwareIndustrial & ManufacturingSupply Chain & LogisticsReal EstateTransportationAgriculture & Farming
Does not invest in

pure play software


Investors

please refer to: https://www.81collection.com/#Collective

How to reach them

alex@81collection.com