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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • Tech
  • Startups
  • Innovation
About
M25 is an early stage venture firm based in Chicago, investing solely in tech startups headquartered in the MidWest. Founded in 2015, it has quickly become the most active investor in the region. The firm's unique, analytical approach to venture investing aims to reduce risks while maintaining the high returns typically associated with early stage investments. M25 emphasizes its expansive networks, thriving on collaboration, and prioritizing relationships. The firm derives its name from Jesusž Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:1430, embodying a philosophy of wise entrepreneurship and responsible stewardship.
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$500K
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$1M
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They invest in US MidWestbased pre-seed and seed stages companies that are tech or techenabled.
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