Jack Statza
Partner, AI and Blockchain Funds

Jack Statza is an multi‑stage deep‑tech investor who has backed more than 80 startups, nine of which have already exited, across AI, blockchain, fintech, and other frontier technologies. At Alumni Ventures, he writes first checks as early as Seed and supports teams through IPO, accelerating their path from prototype to scale.
Prior to Alumni Ventures, Jack led AI, blockchain, and fintech investments at Allstate Strategic Ventures. Earlier, he advised clients on M&A transactions at Lazard and Livingstone, and began his career at Northern Trust, valuing illiquid VC/PE portfolios.
Jack holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BBA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and is a CFA charterholder.