Chicago:Blend Fellow & Angel Happy Hour

​We’re excited to host our first Chicago:Blend Fellow/Angel Investor Happy Hour on March 19! This is a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the Chicago:Blend Venture Fellows—a talented cohort of aspiring investors who bring diverse perspectives, deep industry insights, and fresh deal flow opportunities.

​Check out Cohort 7 👉 here!

​Each Fellow is paired with a VC host during the program, gaining hands-on experience and access to emerging startups. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain market insights, or build long-term connections, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

​Cohort 7 VC Partners

​Vamos Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners, Capita3, EHI Cleantech, Elevate Ventures, Capitalize VC, mHub, Dipalo Ventures, 2Flo Ventures, Serac Ventures

​To date, 91% of Fellows who have applied to a VC role have landed a role in VC. Additionally, 11 startups have been funded as a result of a Fellow introduction with 8 of them being led by a founder from an underrepresented founder.

​More on our host & partners:

​LongJump
LongJump is a first-check, founder-led fund, based in Chicago, 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.

​VITALIZE
VITALIZE invests in WorkTech: people-first, data-driven, really big ideas that transform work today. We invest in B2B and B2B2C software companies incorporated in the US.

​2Flo Ventures
2Flo Ventures is a startup studio and venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating equitable innovation in healthcare. They invest in diverse healthcare entrepreneurs and support companies to close gaps in health outcomes for underserved communities.

​TeamWorking by TechNexus
Born out of TechNexus Venture Collaborative, this tech-focused coworking space in Chicago is where firms that are ready to scale find a home and grow. As a leading provider of tech-focused coworking solutions in Chicago, TeamWorking by TechNexus offers a community where entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, and teams can thrive. Be a part of the most connected ecosystem of tech companies in Chicago, and enjoy a flexible workspace that adapts to your needs without long-term obligations.