Hyde Park Venture Partners

Hyde Park Venture Partners is a Chicago, Illinois–based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in high-growth, mid-continent technology startups, with a focus on companies raising their first or second institutional rounds from pre-seed through early Series A. The firm targets technology ventures rooted in the broader Midwest region (including Toronto and Atlanta) across sectors such as B2B software, marketplaces and consumer services, and seeks founders with strong teams and fast-growth potential. Founded in 2011, HPVP deploys capital alongside strategic guidance and network support to help portfolio companies scale beyond initial traction and attract follow-on financing. Its portfolio includes firms like ShipBob, FourKites and G2, which have collectively raised significant follow-on capital and achieved notable growth milestones. The firm emphasizes active engagement with founders and the regional innovation ecosystem to support long-term development.