Network Ventures is a Chicago-based seed stage venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm focuses on investing in Midwest-based software and internet companies that are building network effects, such as marketplaces, networks, and platforms. They typically invest $250k in companies raising their first $500k-2m in a pre-seed or seed round, often serving as the lead investor or first institutional check. Network Ventures emphasizes a hands-on, dedicated approach, working closely with founders and their teams to help them achieve their vision.