53 Stations is supported by The Pritzker Organization, which brings over 60 years of business building experience and a range of enduring portfolio companies including Hyatt, Steward Partners, Lithko, STV, Epic Staffing Group, KBP Foods, and more. By partnering with us, founders gain access to prospective clients and a global community of operators and investors committed to making their journey more successful.
Our single limited partner structure allows us to be more flexible than many venture investors, tailoring our terms and timelines to each company’s unique needs. We’re here to help founders lay the foundations for long-term responsible growth and profitability.
Our generalist approach is driven by a commitment to and conviction in exceptional founders and operators, who are building across all sectors. We partner with driven, visionary leaders with the discipline and tenacity required to build enduring businesses.
An AI-driven platform that navigates the complexities of global trade compliance
Producer of smokeless tobacco alternatives
An all-in-one financial solution, including a back-office platform that handles taxes and bookkeeping, tailored to the unique needs of freelancers and independent contractors
Operator and acquirer of third-party enterprise software applications
Boston-based early-stage VC firm investing in healthcare, logistics, technology and insurance.
A developer of a modern, browser-based software platform to make hardware design easy
Platform for contract freight procurement and optimization
The tech-enabled home inspection that gives each homeowner a customized plan for their home and connects them with trusted service providers
Robotic solution for industrial painting
A developer of advanced propulsion technologies that create cleaner, quieter, and more efficient thrust solutions for flight and air movement applications
“53 Stations doesn’t just follow the crowd. They build conviction around people and ideas based on their own judgment and experiences. Their intense curiosity drives them to go both far and fast in developing a deep understanding and appreciation for what we are building.”
“53 Stations’ extensive network is a game-changer – they facilitated a direct connection to the C-suite of one of the largest publicly traded companies in our industry, accelerating an important strategic relationship for our team.”
“They go deep. They invest in building relationships, and want to grow their investment alongside our growth as a company.”
“There’s a big world outside Silicon Valley, and it’s not easy to build connections to other industries. 53 Stations’ network feels different. It creates a huge advantage as I grow.”
“They take a long-term vision, and they know there are no shortcuts to get there. It’s about doing things the right way.”
We are inspired by founders who get us excited for the future, the conversations that challenge our assumptions, the legacy that informs how we invest, and the journeys that we have the chance to be part of. Our team’s decades of global experience span the startup and investment ecosystems. We’ve been founders, early employees of VC-backed startups, firm builders, and seasoned multi-stage investors.
Our commitment is not just to invest, but to become integral partners in growth, leveraging our experiences, networks, and resources to foster the next generation of companies that stand the test of time.
