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Lofty Ventures Syndicate

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as Lofty Ventures LLC

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Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Chicago, IL, United States
Check size
$10k to $100k (in rare cases larger)Source (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
Lofty Ventures LLC
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

The Lofty Family is a convergence of Chicago’s best founders and resources backed by the Lofty Ventures team.

Investment approach

Thesis
We are founder-focused, Chicago-focused, & love being first-check or as early as possible. Our founders become part of the Lofty Family and we are committed to helping them grow holistically as both people and entrepreneurs throughout their careers.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Chicago-based (preferred) or in some cases we’ll consider startups with strong Chicago ties, plan to relocate to Chicago
Investing status notes
Investing In Chicago’s Future

Locations

Office
Chicago, IL, United States

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