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Two weeks ago we kicked off the #ClubM25 Summit in Chicago 🎉
Hundreds of founders & investors. Two days of connection, learning and celebration. One of the Midwest’s biggest VC gatherings since 2017—this year did not disappoint.
Full recap on the blog: m25vc.com/blog/recap-2025-cl…
It was a great week in Chicago! 🏙️
The 2025 #ClubM25 Summit might’ve been our biggest yet: 2 days at @NorthernTrust with 1,000 1:1s, founder & investor dinners, a happy hour under the Bean and even an afterparty at the Chicago Athletic Association. #InvestintheMidwest
Huge thanks to our sponsors—Ark, @BancOfCal, Gunderson Dettmer, @NorthernTrust & @rivierapartners —for making it possible. It truly was a BIG week. Until next year! 📈
📣 Swept AI
📍 Saginaw, MI & Denver, CO
🤖 AI / Embedded Software
💰 $1.4M Pre-Seed led by @M25vc, with participation from Wellington Management, Buff Gold Ventures, Ann Arbor SPARK, Service Provider Capital, The Unicorn Group and individual angels.
blog.midweststartups.com/swe…
🚨 The #BestofMidwest2025 Startup City Rankings are here!
We analyzed 25 weighted variables across 50 cities to see which ecosystems are thriving—and which have some work to do. 🧵
🎉 Congrats to Zach, Ben, Sam and the entire @rentgrata team on the acquisition! From idea to exit, you built something special, bringing connection & transparency to multifamily renting. Proud to have backed the journey. 👏 #ClubM25businesswire.com/news/home/2…
Fargo’s getting the AI spotlight. 📍🗺️
A new @Forbes piece dives into how the city’s collaborative spirit, state investment and community orgs are fueling real momentum.
@chippdotai (#ClubM25) is right in the mix with Chipp Con helping lead the charge.
forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/…
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for Chicago’s VC Summer Soirée during #TechChicago Week! We kept the VCs in the AC, but the energy was 🔥. Big shout to @CooleyLLP and @CustomersBank for helping make it happen.
Omaha took the crown 👑 and we threw a party.
Huge thanks to Banc of California, @MichaelBestLaw, @millworkcommons and all the local legends who made the #MidwestMadness2025 celebration one to remember.
Omaha two-peat in 2026? 👀
We’ve raised $36.5M to keep backing exceptional founders across the Midwest and beyond. Since 2015, we’ve invested in 150 startups across fintech, healthcare, ecommerce and SaaS... and we’re just getting started. More on the blog from @lalayak:
m25vc.com/blog/a-decade-of-m…
We’re grateful to the founders, LPs, co-investors and friends who’ve been part of the journey. Whether you met us through a pitch, a panel or a board game—we appreciate you. 🍻