VC firm
LongJump
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
- Check size
- We invest $110K at the earliest stages to help turn ambitious ideas into high-growth companies.Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026
About
LongJump is a first-check, founder-led fund designed to invest in the next generation of founders. We provide capital, connections, and community to help founders take the leap toward building fast-growing, scalable businesses.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We’re flipping the script on early stage investing: open, honest, and built for founders.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Eligibility
- We have strong preference for founders building in the Midwest, especially Chicago.
- Investing status notes
- We accept applications, not pitch decks
Programs
- Open application
- open_application (opens in a new tab)We review applications in monthly cycles.
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