Distributed Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Distributed Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Adam Blumencranz, a former Vice President at NFP Ventures, and Shawn Ellis, the Managing Partner. With a focus on the risk ecosystem, Distributed Ventures aims to transform uncertainty into opportunity by providing precision capital and transformational connections to early-stage companies.

The firm invests primarily in the insurtech, fintech, and health sectors, targeting Seed to Series A rounds across the United States. Distributed Ventures typically deploys check sizes ranging from $1-5 million, aiming for a 15-20% ownership stake in its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive network and expertise to support founders in achieving product-market fit and accelerating growth.

Notable investments by Distributed Ventures include Ascend - fintech and insurtech, Covertree - insurtech, CVRD Health - healthcare technology, Focal - communication software, and Kai Health - enterprise systems in healthcare. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to driving innovation and creating lasting impact in the sectors it focuses on.

Industry

Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS HRTech

Distributed Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Distributed Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS HRTech	Seed Series A	North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2021

Contacts

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Shawn Ellis Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Janet Xu Senior Principal

Senior Principal

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FAQs about Distributed Ventures

Is Distributed Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Distributed Ventures located?

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

When was Distributed Ventures founded?

Distributed Ventures was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does Distributed Ventures invest in?

Distributed Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, HRTech.

What is Distributed Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Distributed Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Distributed Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Distributed Ventures investment?

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

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