Off Center @offcentervc
Writing $50k checks to 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 founders building at the intersection of tech & entertainment. offcenter.vc Chicago, IL Joined April 2014-
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@kitun @kingscrowdinc @SimpleInnovativ VC 🤝 Founders
Please vote for @songfinch if you need funding (just kidding 😉)
Somewhat surreal feeling to be named an @1871Chicago Momentum Award finalist! It wasn't that long ago that appearing on my @Technori was just a part of the press tour for this incredible award! Please help Songfinch win by voting today! 1871.com/momentum-award…
Two incredible founders moved from Boston to Chicago so they could build the ultimate artist/creator AI-drive CRM 👀 Think about that. The Creator economy goes through Chicago: @bookcameo @songfinch @protege and so on… bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/s…
And, @offcentervc is incredibly excited to be joining @drivecapital as investors in the @userivetapp team; not only because of what says about #ChicagoTech but what it means for artists 💸 🙌
Proud investor 🙌 techcrunch.com/2023/03/15/mea…
Goals over gifts 💸
To-date my girls (soon to be 2 & 4), have accumulated $4k that market history says is worth $30k when they’re 18 by using @giftearlybird. I try to become a power user of most companies before investing, but this is different. I’ve tried to get on the cap table since launch 😭
We’re excited af to share that @giftearlybird is now an @offcentervc portco 🤝 If you’re tired of filling your basement with toys and shit you’re gonna sell on Facebook marketplace, try: gifteb.co/3ADXY0Y
As founders and investors you always strive to apply your knowledge and experience towards something that can directly impact your family and friends! This is exactly that 💰👩❤️👨
Another baller company added to the OCV Portfolio 🙌 @tuneytweets makes it easier than ever to create, edit and match custom music with video. From TikTok and YouTube to monster brands like Apple and Hulu, Tuney is a powerful music tool made for creators.
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🙏 to @kitun & @jwonline for sourcing AND making a quick intro that led to @joinentree getting a new value-add investor on our cap table!
Officially on the map 👋🌎
We’re seeing continued growth & momentum with #Chicagoland’s #growthcapital ecosystem, & I’m especially excited for our newest local #VC fund: @OffCenterVC! Great to see they are supported by @WorldBizChicago board member Jon Shulkin/Valor Siren Ventures bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/s…
Honored for @joinentree to be the first investment made by @offcentervc via @kitun @jwonline and team 😊 @virtuousfuture and I are thrilled to partner with you all to Deliver Joy Through Food!
5/5 starting with our first investment in FoodTech startup @joinentree👇 - Delicious, curated dinners prepared by Michelin-trained chefs, enjoyed in the comfort of your own home 🍽️ - Led by a repeat founder (with multiple exits) and active angel investor @jasonweingarten 🤝
4/5 Next year @offcentervc will write 10-12 checks in: - 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 founders with a demonstrated history of never giving up 🦾 - Dedicated to disruption⚡️ - Building at the intersection of tech and entertainment 🚀
Excited to make our first investment be Chicago FoodTech startup @joinentree Curated dinners prepared by Michelin-trained chefs, enjoyed in the comfort of your own home 🍽️ Led by a great team! cc: @jasonweingarten joinentree.com
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