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Driving change in VC ChicagoBlend is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to create a more inclusive venture capital and startup ecosystem. We provide industry data and insights support emerging talent and unite VC investors to strengthen Chicagos entrepreneurial community. Who We Are Capital buys the power to make decisions yet it is often misunderstood and out of reach for many especially marginalized communities. Founded in 2018 by venture capitalists dedicated to addressing longstanding inequities in Chicagos VC industry we believe that broadening access to investing is crucial to supporting a wider range of entrepreneurs and ideas.