Lofty Ventures Syndicate

Lofty Ventures Syndicate is a venture capital syndicate focused on backing founders as early as possible, typically from first check through seed. It invests across the United States with a preference for Chicago-based startups or companies with strong Chicago ties, uses typical check sizes of $10k to $100k, and targets $3-4M post-money valuations or caps. The firm is industry-agnostic, with activity across sectors including SaaS, marketplaces, FinTech, HealthTech, Gaming, and NFT, and emphasizes backing underrepresented founders.