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Hyde Park Angels (HPA) is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm and angel group that invests in startups. Comprising over 100 members, HPA operates with a "People First" model, combining capital with operational expertise and networks to support early-stage companies. The firm has made over 75 investments, backing companies that have achieved exits, including 2 unicorns, 1 IPO, and 29 acquisitions. Notable portfolio companies include logistics provider ShipBob, health and wellness brand Simple Mills, and customer experience automation platform ActiveCampaign. Members like John Higginson, CTO of Chief, and Jason VandeBoom, CEO of ActiveCampaign, contribute to the group's expertise. HPA was founded in 2006 as a collaboration between Chicago Booth Executive Program students and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
HPA (Hyde Park Angels) is composed of over 100 angel members who are successful entrepreneurs, executives, and venture capitalists, contributing their experience and capital to early-stage companies.
Yes, HPA (Hyde Park Angels) has raised a venture fund named Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund II, L.P., which supports its investment activities in early-stage companies.
HPA (Hyde Park Angels) has made 34 diversity investments, indicating a focus on supporting a range of companies and founders from diverse backgrounds within its portfolio.
HPA (Hyde Park Angels) is composed of over 100 angel members who are successful entrepreneurs, executives, and venture capitalists, contributing their experience and capital to early-stage companies.
Yes, HPA (Hyde Park Angels) has raised a venture fund named Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund II, L.P., which supports its investment activities in early-stage companies.
HPA (Hyde Park Angels) has made 34 diversity investments, indicating a focus on supporting a range of companies and founders from diverse backgrounds within its portfolio.
In addition to direct investments, HPA has been involved in fund management. The firm has raised a venture fund, specifically Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund II, L.P., to support its investment activities. This fund contributes to HPA's capacity to engage with and finance promising early-stage ventures.
HPA has demonstrated a commitment to diversity in its investment portfolio, having made 34 diversity investments. This focus indicates an interest in supporting a broad range of founders and companies across different backgrounds.
Notable investments by HPA include participation in funding rounds for companies such as FourKites, Inc., Paccurate, Fuel Me, and Clearcover. For example, HPA was among the investors in Paccurate's $8.1 million Series A round and Fuel Me's $18 million oversubscribed Series A. The firm also participated in Clearcover's $200 million Series D round. Michael Sachaj, a Senior Principal at HPA, has been noted for his involvement in early investments, including FourKites.
