Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early,Later, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States • Canada |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
Listen Ventures is a consumer-focused venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2010. They back and build what they consider to be the brands of tomorrow. As a VC firm, Listen Ventures provides capital to early and later-stage ventures, engaging in pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. With an investment range from $250,000 to $5,000,000 and a sweet spot around $1,000,000, they strategically place their bets within a range of specific industries. Their interests include Software - particularly Web Marketplaces SaaS, Retail & E-commerce solutions, Cosmetics & Fashion industries, HealthTech & Fitness innovations, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency applications, Food & Beverage sectors, Healthcare & Wellness services, the Online Social landscape, Consumer products, and Woman-Focused initiatives. Listen Ventures has carved a niche for themselves as a firm that not only provides financial support but also takes a role in guiding the companies they invest in. The combination of their funding capability and their industry-specific insights highlights their commitment to not just investing but also contributing to the shaping of innovative and impactful consumer experiences. Their thesis appears to pivot on finding those unique brands that resonate with markets and have the potential to lead in their chosen sectors. They are committed to understanding the cultural movements and consumer behaviors that drive successful companies.