Born out of a love for building startups and a passion for backing entrepreneurs with heart, Corazon Capital (Spanish for “heart”), a leading Chicago-based venture fund, brings a coastal approach to Seed and Series A investing. With a rare blend of investing experience and operating expertise, Corazon Capital provides unusually pragmatic, actionable counsel to the entrepreneurs it supports. Corazon Capital believes that the best entrepreneurs and the smartest VCs will intentionally solicit both financial and operating investors in their syndicates, with Corazon Capital recognized across geographies for its deep operating knowledge and reach inside and outside of Chicago.

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Sam Yagan

Christian Rudder

Smriti Jayaraman Kekre

Greg Johnston

Phil Schwarz

Tendai Brais

Smriti Jayaraman

Steve Farsht

The Leadership Team at Corazon Capital is responsible for setting the strategic vision, guiding high-impact investment decisions, and fostering valuable relationships with entrepreneurs. Comprised of experienced principals, co-founders, and key financial officers, the team leverages their operating expertise and market insights to provide actionable counsel and drive the fund’s success in early-stage investing.

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