Tim Kopp

Overview

Hyde Park Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in high-growth technology startups within the Midwest region, including the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on companies with exceptional founding teams and rapid growth potential, particularly those seeking their first or second round of institutional capital. With offices in Chicago and Indianapolis, Hyde Park Venture Partners is committed to adding value to each investment through a tenacious and responsive approach. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as technology, healthcare, logistics, B2B marketplaces, and consumer services. Hyde Park Venture Partners typically invests between $500,000 and $4 million in seed to growth-stage companies, with a preference for leading deals. The team comprises experienced operators, strategists, and investors who leverage their extensive networks to support portfolio companies in scaling operations and achieving market success. Since its inception, Hyde Park Venture Partners has been recognized for its active engagement in the Midwest ecosystem, with PitchBook acknowledging it as one of the most active venture capital firms in the Great Lakes region. Notable investments include ShipBob, FourKites, G2, LogicGate, and Dentologie, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the region's technology landscape.

Investment Focus

• Exceptional founding team
• Rapid growth potential
• Seeking first or second round of institutional capital

Portfolio Companies