Nicholas J. Pritzker
Overview
Nicholas J. Pritzker is an American entrepreneur and investor known for his leadership in real estate and venture capital. He served as the Chairman and CEO of the Hyatt Development Corporation, overseeing international hotel projects and real estate development. In 2009, he retired from Hyatt to focus on his private investment firm, Tao Capital Partners, which invests in sustainable energy and disruptive technology businesses. Tao Capital's early investments include Tesla Motors, Uber, SpaceX, Twist Bioscience, Aquion Energy, Atlantica Hotels, United Record Pressing, and Foundations Recovery Network. Pritzker is also the Board Chairman Emeritus at Evergreen Climate Innovations, an organization that supports early-stage climate tech companies in the Midwest. He has served on various nonprofit boards, including as Vice Chairman of Conservation International and Chairman of the Grand Victoria Foundation. Pritzker received a BA from Lake Forest College in Illinois and a law degree from the University of Chicago. He is married to Susan Stowell Pritzker, and they have four children. They reside in Nicasio, California.
Investment Focus
- Sustainable energy
- Disruptive technology
- Midwest region
- Early-stage companies
- Positive social impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Nicholas J. Pritzker invest in?
Nicholas J. Pritzker invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in California, United States. Nicholas J. Pritzker is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Nicholas J. Pritzker invest at?
Nicholas J. Pritzker backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Nicholas J. Pritzker invest in?
Nicholas J. Pritzker invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Nicholas J. Pritzker invested in?
Nicholas J. Pritzker's portfolio includes SpaceX, Uber, Tesla Motors, Twist Bioscience, Aquion Energy, Atlantica Hotels, United Record Pressing and Foundations Recovery Network.
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