Pitch Us
Building where capital doesn’t usually look?
We want to see it — regardless of pedigree or intro path. If you’re raising a pre-seed or seed round in the Midwest, tell us about the company.
Before you apply
What we look for.
We keep the bar clear so you always know where you stand. Strong candidates match all four:
- 01A first institutional round.
We’re typically one of the first institutional checks — pre-seed or seed.
- 02~$500–600K is the right size.
That’s our average initial check, with reserves for follow-on.
- 03A strong team on a real problem.
Deep understanding of the problem statement, customer, and value proposition.
- 04At least one full-time employee.
Committed, not curious — and based in one of our eight Midwest states.
How it works
Simple and transparent, start to finish.
Tell us about the company.
Share the problem, the team, the traction and the raise. No warm intro required — we read what comes in.
We review against our criteria.
We look for a strong team on a real problem, at the earliest institutional stage, in the Midwest.
If it’s a fit, we move fast.
We aim to be a founder’s preferred partner — a first institutional check of $500–600K, with reserves to keep backing you.