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Tessa Flippin

Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC | Kauffman Fellow

Greater Chicago Area

Work Experience

  • Kauffman Fellow Class 29

    2024

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2021

    Capitalize VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, IL. We invest pre-seed capital in commerce-enablement tech companies solving critical problems for retailers, brands, creators, and manufacturers as they navigate a shifting landscape.

  • Innovation Advisory Committee

    2025

  • Board Member

    2022

2020

  • Midwest Chapter Co-Lead

    2020

2021 - 2023

  • Venture Partner

    2021 - 2023

  • Investor (Director)

    2021 - 2021

  • Investor (Senior Associate)

    2019 - 2021

  • Investor (Associate)

    2017 - 2019

2016 - 2018

  • Co-Founder

    2016 - 2018

    Developed e-commerce technology to send cross-border payments and connect them to retailers and convenience stores.

2015 - 2015

  • Summer MBA Financial Services Intern

    2015 - 2015

2015 - 2015

  • Kiva Zip Business Development

    2015 - 2015