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

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.

Webinar

June 11, 2020

Hot Investment Opportunities Right Now for Private Investors (Webinar)

Propellant Ventures hosted an engaging discussion with Mark Achler of MATH Venture Partners and Ira Weiss of Hyde Park Venture Partners.

Webinar

May 7, 2020

Market Challenges & Opportunities for Investors & Portfolio Companies (Webinar)

Propellant Ventures hosted a discussion in which participants discussed specific challenges and opportunities to get feedback and guidance.