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Overview

Who we areWe are operators who want to sit on the founders side
Value add-network of operators
-partner assists with value creation
Firm typeVC
Global HQ

Chicago IL

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in the 81% of the US GDP that is starved for innovation and entrepreneurs transforming boring trades, hard work, unpleasant spaces, and structural inequity at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stage.
Funding stages1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue4. Scaling
LeadN/A
Check size$200k to $1M
Target countriesFlag of USA USA

Team

Alex KirshenbaumPrincipal
Unsexy industries

Portfolio

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How to get in touch Intro preferred
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Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-81-collection/
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Websitehttps://www.81collection.com/
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