Chicago Capital

Shawn Ellis is a Managing Partner at Distributed Ventures, which invests in companies that are transforming the future of risk across Insurtech, Fintech and Healthtech & Benefits.

Show Notes

Distributed Ventures invests in companies that are transforming the future of risk across Insurtech, Fintech and Healthtech & Benefits. Their mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary entrepreneurs. They target companies seeking Seed to Series B investments that can benefit from NFP and other LP's distribution, human capital, and unique assets to accelerate their growth. Distributed Ventures has offices in both Chicago and New York.

We Discussed:
  • Transitioning from Consulting and Investment Banking to Venture Capital
  • Startup Experience vs. Investing 
  • Distributed Ventures and their Insurtech, Fintech, and Health Tech focus

What is Chicago Capital?

The Chicago Capital Podcast explores the startup and Venture Capital ecosystem in the Windy City. Each episode will feature a prominent founder, Venture Capitalist, or Angel investor who plays an integral part in the city's entrepreneurial story. Join host Matt Castellini as he chats with guests about their career journey, their perspective on a particular market, and their thoughts on the Chicago VC and startup scene.