Most active early-stage VC investing in Midwest-based startups across 14 states. Data-driven approach with 100+ portfolio companies.

M25 was founded in 2015, is headquartered in Chicago, United States, has 36 recorded investments, and includes 31 companies in its recorded portfolio.

Seed
Pre-Seed
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
SaaS
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
Founded
2015
Website
m25.vc
AUM
$200.0M
Portfolio Companies
31
Total Investments
36
Last Investment
May 2026
Geographic Focus
United States

Indexed holds 31 portfolio companies and 36 funding rounds for this investor. The full record is or through the API.

Investment Thesis

Backs exceptional Midwest founders overlooked by coastal capital, providing early-stage funding and networks outside traditional VC hubs.

M25 is a Venture Capital firm based in Chicago, United States. It was founded in 2015. It has made 36 investments, including Luna Lights, ScriptDrop and 4Degrees. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Fintech.

Portfolio31

Co-investors24

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Venture Capital ×21 · Accelerator ×2 · Corporate VC ×1 · 43 shared rounds

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