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Gaebler Ventures

Gaebler Ventures, established in 1999, is a business incubator, holding company, and venture capital fund based in Chicago, Illinois.

River Forest, IL, USA

Description

Gaebler Ventures is an early‑stage investment firm focused on partnering with founders at the earliest stages of company formation. The firm emphasizes strong founder insight, clear problem definition, and scalable business models, providing capital and guidance as companies move from idea to initial traction.

Eligibility

• Pre‑seed and seed‑stage startups
• Founders at idea, MVP, or early beta stage
• Scalable technology or innovation‑driven models
• Teams seeking early capital and strategic guidance

Process

Deal Sourcing: Founder introductions, angel networks, ecosystem referrals
Evaluation: Founder quality, clarity of vision, early validation signals
Term Structure: SAFEs, notes, or early priced seed rounds
Investment Model: Hands‑on early partnership with selective follow‑on support

What an Applicant can Obtain

✔ $100K–$750K in early‑stage capital
✔ Early validation from an experienced investor
✔ Strategic guidance and founder mentorship
✔ Access to broader angel and seed investor network