Investment Thesis

What Sets Them Apart

• Geographic exclusivity: invests solely in Midwest-headquartered companies (explicit regional focus and map of investment region).
• Early-stage specialization: targets pre-seed and seed as core entry points (“pre-seed and seed stage”).
• Software emphasis within an industry-agnostic framework: “focus on technology and tech-enabled businesses, with a particular emphasis on software.”
• High local activity / network: self-described as “one of the most active venture firm in the Midwest” and “the most active investor in the region,” with a large network of follow-on investors.
• Proven platform & founder network: runs Club M25 Summit, Match Week and other programs that facilitated thousands of double opt-in meetings (e.g., 1,100 Summit meetings; 2,200 Match Week meetings), used to connect founders to investors and peers.
• Founder support and founder-friendly advice: emphasizes hands-on fundraising help and network access for later rounds (testimonials highlight that M25’s “superpowers are their access to the investment community for later rounds, as well as invaluable and founder-friendly advice”).
• Community orientation: built around “conviction, community and consistency,” with active travel and presence across Midwest cities to source and support founders.

Portfolio Highlights

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