Capitalize VC
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://www.capitalizevc.com
- HQ
- IL
Capitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in B2B commerce-enablement tech companies and creator economy infrastructure. Its focus is on solving problems for retailers, brands, creators, and their supply chains. The firm's team includes Tessa Flippin as Managing Partner, Simmone Seymour as Principal, Vanessa Stephens as Venture Partner, Lori DeLuca as CFO, and Queenclaire Ogbonnaya as Executive Assistant.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Enterprise SaaS, Consumer, Ecommerce | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP Capitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in B2B commerce-enablement technology companies and creator economy infrastructure serving retailers, brands, creators, and their supply chains. It focuses on AI, generative engine optimization, omni-channel sales, circular economy, and owned creator revenue tools. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $3.8M to $5M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Capitalize VC Fund I LP Capitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in B2B commerce-enablement technology companies and creator economy infrastructure serving retailers, brands, creators, and their supply chains. It focuses on AI, generative engine optimization, omni-channel sales, circular economy, and owned creator revenue tools. Inferred from the firm's website | 2021 | $1.69M to $10M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- Tessa Flippin, Managing member of the issuer.
Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP (Named on Form D); Capitalize VC Fund I LP (Named on Form D)
- Lori DeLuca, CFO
Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP (Team); Capitalize VC Fund I LP (Team)
- Queenclaire Ogbonnaya, Executive Assistant
Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP (Team); Capitalize VC Fund I LP (Team)
- Simmone Seymour, Principal
Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP (Team); Capitalize VC Fund I LP (Team)
- Vanessa Stephens, Venture Partner
Capitalize VC Fund I QP LP (Team); Capitalize VC Fund I LP (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.capitalizevc.com
- https://airtable.com/app8WP7x7ZIUI25Uq/shrfmno3njKgNjBGU
- https://www.capitalizevc.com/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026