Thought Leadership

Propellant Ventures aspires to change the future in a very powerful way. We boldly invest in outstanding companies and extraordinary teams to cultivate an extremely high-quality and diversified portfolio.
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The team at Propellant collaborates with our portfolio companies, angel groups, and other VC’s to dramatically improve startups success, growth, and valuation. In 5 years, Propellant Ventures strives to be one of Midwest region’s most active VCs and go-to funds for innovative startups. Propellant Ventures invests in a broad range of diverse tech enabled B2B industries such as healthtech, future of work, supply chain, fintech, IIoT, and edtech.

Webinar

September 15, 2020

Surviving and Thriving with Your Startup During & Post a Pandemic (Webinar)

Our Managing Partner facilitated a panel for the Founder Institute to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs about their tips and strategies for entrepreneurs to come out better and stronger during and post the current pandemic.

Webinar

September 15, 2020

Why the Midwest Drives Top Investor Returns (Webinar)

Propellant Ventures hosted an engaging discussion with investors to talk about the great opportunity that we have to invest in Midwest deals.

Webinar

September 2, 2020

How Diversity & Inclusion Makes Better Startups (Webinar)

Our Managing Partner co-organized with Aleria Research Corporation a workshop to educate founders on how to make their startups more diverse and inclusive.

Webinar

September 1, 2020

Investments in the New Reality (Webinar)

Our Managing Partner participated on a VC TV panel discussion for LATOKEN to discuss the current landscape of fundraising for both entrepreneurs and investors.

Webinar

August 12, 2020

Why Investing in Diversity Matters for Private Investors (Webinar)

Propellant Ventures hosted an engaging discussion with Samara Mejia Hernandez of Chingona Ventures, Densil Porteous of Pride Fund, and Gerard Paez of Southport Capital Partners.

Online Event

August 11, 2020

Founder Hotseat (Pitch Event)

Our Managing Partner hosted a pitch event for startups to get feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs / mentors.

Webinar

July 28, 2020

Is There Potential in Fundraising Through Social Media? (Webinar)

Our Managing Partner participated on a VC TV panel discussion for LATOKEN to discuss how social media can be used to raise capital for both entrepreneurs and investors.

Webinar

July 17, 2020

Fundraising in the Era of a Pandemic (Webinar)

Our Managing Partner participated on a VC TV panel discussion for LATOKEN to discuss the current landscape of fundraising for both entrepreneurs and investors.

Entrepreneurs

July 16, 2020

Surviving & Thriving with Your Startup During & Post a Pandemic (Webinar)

Propellant Ventures hosted an engaging discussion with Phil Murphy who is the Founder and CEO of CallPotential.

Webinar

July 14, 2020

Startup Funding in Chicago (webinar)

Our Managing Partner facilitated a funding panel for the Founder Institute.

Interview

June 12, 2020

Like Minds Podcast (Interview)

In this Like Minds Podcast, Josh and Adam sit down with Jason Jacobsohn to talk about everything startups.

Online Event

June 11, 2020

VCLab Demo Day (Pitch Event)

Our Managing Partner presented Propellant Ventures at a Demo Day that was hosted by Founder Institute for emerging managers of VC funds.