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Congratulations to the Altana team on their recent $200M Series C fundraise! Altana's groundbreaking Value Chain Management System is transforming global supply chains, addressing critical issues like economic security and carbon emissions. Special thanks to Edward Segel and John Loser at Floating Point for bringing us and The Pritzker Organization along on the journey. For more details, read the full announcement on Forbes (linked below). #SupplyChain #VC #Innovation #Altana

HomeCloud is hiring a Founding Director of Operations / Chief of Staff to scale their proptech platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with George Kirkland and join a growing team in the 53S portfolio. If you or someone you know is an entrepreneurial self-starter interested in getting a front row seat to building an innovative proptech company be sure to apply or share. Successful referrals earn $15,000, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus for the hire. Check the job posting in the comments. #Hiring #PropTech #HomeCloud #JoinUs #53Stations

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Upon meeting the Function Health team and joining the platform as members, we knew they were onto something hugely impactful. We are honored to support Function on their mission to help individuals live 100 healthy years. Congratulations to Jonathan Swerdlin and the entire team on this incredible milestone!

Congratulations Ryan Soskin, David Tsai, & the GoodShip team on your recent Series A fundraise! We are honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to supporting you as you continue to empower supply chain operators with critical freight data and insights through your innovative Freight Orchestration and Procurement platform.

Big thanks to Ty Findley of Ironspring Ventures for hosting our Managing Partner, Jason Pritzker, on Heavy Hitters: The Digital Industrial Podcast! Listen to the full conversation to learn more about: 💡 The origins of 53 Stations 📖 The history of The Pritzker Organization & its portfolio of enduring businesses in the AEC and industrial sectors 📈 How we tap into the power of our commercial ecosystem to drive value for our founders

Our summer 2024 VC Fellowship application is open!🚀 We're searching for ambitious self-starters who are passionate about early stage investing to join us this summer. At 53 Stations you'll have an opportunity to get hands on VC experience: from industry deep dives and community building to investment due diligence and portfolio support. Apply now (link to apply in comments) or share this opportunity with someone who would thrive in this role. Applications close March 1st, 2024.

We at 53 Stations are thrilled to announce our latest venture: an investment in PaintJet, an innovative leader in the construction tech space. PaintJet is revolutionizing industrial painting with advanced robotics, and we've joined alongside Outsiders Fund in their recent $10 million Series A funding. PaintJet's Bravo robotic painters are changing the game in the $2 trillion construction industry, addressing critical challenges like labor shortages and efficiency. With our strong connections in the construction sector, 53 Stations is well-positioned to support PaintJet's expansion and innovation. In addition to investing alongside Outsiders Fund, we are excited to partner with Dynamo Ventures, MetaProp, Pathbreaker Ventures, and VSC Ventures. The future is bright and automated, and we're proud to be part of this journey with PaintJet. Check out their feature on TechCrunch for more on their groundbreaking technology. #53Stations #VentureCapital #ConstructionTech #RoboticAutomation #PaintJet

👏 On behalf of all of us at World Business Chicago: congrats to #Chicago’s own 53 Stations led by Jason Pritzker, Kevin King, and Kelly Goldstein! 🚀 With their inaugural fund one, #Chicago’s newest #venturecapital firm is supported by The Pritzker Organization (TPO). 53 Stations both leads and co-invests, writing initial checks from seed to Series B stage, and offers incredible access to mature businesses in the TPO portfolio, whose executives can serve as advisors and potential customers to 53 Stations’ portfolio companies. ⭐️ The 53 Stations name is inspired by a parable of a young pilgrim seeking enlightenment who engages with 53 teachers or stations on his path — each taught him something new and asked him to apply that wisdom on his journey. "53 Stations" serves as a tribute to a founder’s journey and reflects the 53 Stations’ investment ethos. ⬇️ Learn more via Alex Zorn of Chicago Inno: