VITALIZE Venture Capital

We focus on the Future of Work and invest in people-first, data-driven, BIG ideas that transform how we work today About Us https://vitalize.vc/about/ VITALIZE Angels https://lnkd.in/eNNevj2u Re:VITALIZE Newsletter https://lnkd.in/gfRspFmm Our Podcast https://lnkd.in/gcNpMHRu

BuiltRight is now Rebolt. 🎉 We began with one clear mission: empower home service professionals with AI-driven tools to grow their businesses. But we've become more than software. We are the fuel, the foundation, and the fire driving hundreds of home service businesses forward. Nothing else is changing. Same dedicated team, same bold mission, now under a name we’re proud to stand behind—Rebolt. Our team has grown to 15 strong, our impact now touches over 500 businesses, and we’re only getting started. THE REBOLT ERA BEGINS. Read more about our journey, accomplishments, and vision for the future here: https://lnkd.in/dmuw_fiu Check out our new 🔥 homepage: rebolthq.com

Could not be more excited to announce the closing of Abstract's $4.8M seed round, co-led by Bonfire Ventures and Communitas Capital! Beyond proud of our Abstract team, and huge shoutout to my awesome co-founders, Matthew Chang & 👨💻 Mohammed Hayat Deeply grateful to Mark Mullen, Dominique Yadegar & Brett Queener at Bonfire Ventures, Ajay S., Parker Odrich, Doug Atkin, & Tom Glocer at Communitas Capital, Alex Rubalcava at Stage Venture Partners, Cynthia Guerrero, Paul Bricault at Amplify.LA, Burke Brown at Invicta Growth, Benny Lorenzo & Wilson Rosa at Aspira Capital Management, and countless others for their support. We started Abstract with the vision of creating an educated society where complex information is simplified and accessible. This vision has been the same since day one, when Abstract began as a neural network research project out of Loyola Marymount University, with core support from David Y Choi. I could not be more proud of the team at Abstract in pushing the boundaries of AI research, and leading the way in which we abstract the messy "noise" around us. Here's to the next phase of Abstract 🚀 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gYStKT5n

We just published Gale Wilkinson's venture wishlist. Gale has backed 100+ startups as an angel and VC at VITALIZE, where she invests in Work Tech. She shares ideas she wants to fund in work tech, proprietary data, vertical AI and more. #vc #startup #venturewishlist

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk." – Mark Zuckerberg In the fast-paced world of startups, playing it safe can be the riskiest move. ⚠️ Embrace calculated risks to drive innovation and growth!

A compelling pitch tells a story. It's not just about presenting facts; it's about weaving a narrative that captivates your audience from the start. Start with a strong story that resonates with their emotions and experiences, setting the stage for why your solution is not just needed but essential.

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill Resilience is key in the startup world. Embrace failures as learning opportunities and keep pushing forward! ✨

Small specialist funds outperform! We are a $23M worktech fund - check and check. ✨✨

As part of my "month of gratitude" posts, today I'm filled with gratitude for Gale Wilkinson and her team at VITALIZE Venture Capital. Gale has been a key part of Chicago:Blend's journey from the beginning, and as VP and Treasurer of our board, she continues to make a huge impact. VITALIZE invests in people-first, data-driven ideas that transform industries, with diversity at its core. Their launch of VITALIZE Angels empowers a new generation of startup investors, making it easy for anyone to learn about and invest in startups, which has become a core offering of our Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship program too. VITALIZE also hosted a women's entrepreneurship summit this summer that raised over $7K to support Chicago:Blend. We couldn’t do this without incredible supporters like Gale and the team at VITALIZE. Thank you for believing in and supporting our mission! Learn about VITALIZE Venture Capital 👉 https://www.vitalize.vc/ Learn about VITALIZE Angels 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5jAZ-n4 See photos from the ReDo Entrepreneurship Summit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMHGiUxD

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