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HPA (Hyde Park Angels) is a Chicago-based early-stage venture firm with 100+ angel members who are successful entrepreneurs, executives, and VCs. Founded as a premier angel group, HPA has grown into a full VC operation with 75+ investments. "People First" approach combining capital with operational expertise.
Technology, healthcare, business/financial services, consumer, industrial products. Vertical SaaS and B2B enterprise. Midwest-based companies preferred.
75+ investments. 2 unicorns, 1 IPO, 29 acquisitions. Notable: Simple Mills (2025 IVCA Portfolio Co of Year), ShipBob, Clearcover, Packback, Chowbus, Aqua Cultured Foods.
To approach HPA, founders should visit their contact page at hpa.vc/contact to submit their pitch. HPA values a people-first approach and looks for startups that align with their investment thesis.
In the last 12 months, HPA has made 10 investments, including a recent backing of an AI-native digital forensics platform aimed at revolutionizing catastrophic breach recovery. This highlights their commitment to supporting innovative technology ventures.
HPA invests in Seed and Series A stages.
HPA focuses on consumer, fintech, healthcare, industrial, and SaaS sectors.
HPA's check sizes range from $250K to $2M.
HPA primarily invests in Midwest-based companies.
You can pitch HPA by visiting their contact page at hpa.vc/contact.
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