HPA is a Chicago-based venture capital firm that backs U.S. startups from seed through early and later-stage rounds. The firm uses a people-first model combining operating expertise, business network access and venture capital, with portfolio exposure across software, developer tools, SaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI, logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, food and beverage and fintech. Portfolio companies include ShipBob, FourKites, Simple Mills, Factor, Provi and YCharts.