Longjump Ventures
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://longjump.vc
- HQ
- IL
Longjump Ventures is a first-check, founder-led fund that aims to back the next generation of founders. It invests at the earliest stages. Its team includes Managing Partner Rebecca Kahnweiler and Partner Tina Hrabak. Its portfolio companies work in areas such as healthcare operations, prediction market tools, low-cost refrigeration, and packaged foods like frozen waffles.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | US | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LongJump Ventures Fund II LP LongJump is a founder-led, first-check fund that invests at the very beginning, across industries. It backs founders building in the Midwest, with a strong bias toward Chicago, and brings capital, connections, and community. Inferred from the firm's website | 2025 | $1.45M to $5M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP | 2021 | $2.2M to $10M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Ablorde Ashigbi, CEO, 4Degrees
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Named on Form D); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Brian Luerssen, CEO, Draftbit
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Named on Form D); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Daniel Rogers, General Partner
LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Garry Cooper, Jr., General Partner
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Named on Form D); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Kristen Sonday, CEO, Paladin
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Rebecca Kahnweiler, Managing Partner
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Named on Form D); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Timothy Grace, General Partner
LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Ale Breuer, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Arnav Dalmia, CEO, Cubii
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Betsy Fore, Managing Director, Velveteen Ventures
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Garry Cooper, CEO, Rheaply
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Tim Grace, Managing Director, Techstars Columbus
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures Fund I, LP (Team)
- Tina Hrabak, Partner
LongJump Ventures Fund II LP (Team); LongJump Ventures 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://longjump.vc
- https://tally.so/r/3qEA5Y
- https://longjump.vc/portfolio
- https://longjump.vc/
- https://longjump.vc/about
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026