Bluestein Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

February, 2009

AUM

$45 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bluestein Ventures is a family-based venture capital firm based in Chicago, founded with a focus on the food industry. The firm is led by Andrew Bluestein and Ashley Hartman, both of whom bring diverse experiences from consulting and family business operations. Their team is known for its collaborative approach, leveraging deep industry knowledge and an extensive network to guide portfolio companies toward success.

The firm invests in early-stage ventures redefining consumer health and wellness, focusing on high-growth consumer brands, proprietary foodtech, next-gen commerce, and value-add digital technologies. Investment stages include pre-seed to Series A, predominantly in North America. Bluestein Ventures offers strategic support beyond capital, engaging actively to help portfolio companies achieve product-market fit and scale.

Notable portfolio companies include FourKites - supply chain visibility, Factor - meal delivery service, Vive Organic - wellness shots, and Meati - plant-based meats. These investments reflect their strong emphasis on innovative solutions within the food tech sector.

Industry

Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Consumer Products Software Transportation Energy HealthTech

Bluestein Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bluestein Ventures Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Food and Beverage Foodtech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$45 M	February 2024

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FAQs about Bluestein Ventures

Is Bluestein Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bluestein Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Bluestein Ventures located?

Bluestein Ventures is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Bluestein Ventures founded?

Bluestein Ventures was founded in 2009.

What sectors and industries does Bluestein Ventures invest in?

Bluestein Ventures invests in companies and startups in Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Consumer Products, Software, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech.

What is Bluestein Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Bluestein Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bluestein Ventures typically invest in?

Bluestein Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Bluestein Ventures investment?

Bluestein Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bluestein Ventures?

Bluestein Ventures has around $45m assets under management.

When was Bluestein Ventures last fund created?

Bluestein Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2024-02-20

Is Bluestein Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Bluestein Ventures is impact investor.

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