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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Chicago, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Blockchain
  • Web3
About
Motivate Venture Capital invests in very early-stage startups, offering capital, experience, and connections to ambitious founders to bring innovative ideas to life.
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$250K
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$2M
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Investment Thesis

Motivate Ventures invests in early stage technology startups with a focus on digital media, SaaS, and consumer tech, aiming for impactful growth and innovation.
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Manager's Experience

Leveraging a wealth of experience in early-stage investments, the fund manager has successfully executed over 50 deals across diverse sectors, including technology and healthcare. With a strong emphasis on operator-first strategies, they have cultivated relationships with founders in North America and Europe, leading to several notable exits in the last few years. Their data-driven approach allows for informed decision-making, ensuring alignment with emerging market trends and innovation. Focused on thematic investing, they prioritize opportunities that promise sustainable growth and transformative impact.

Motivate Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Lauren Deluca

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