Overview:
Jack Statza is a 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. Before Alumni Ventures, Jack led AI, blockchain, and fintech investments at Allstate Strategic Ventures; earlier, he advised clients on M&A at Lazard and Livingstone and began his career at Northern Trust, pricing opaque venture portfolios. Jack holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, a BBA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and is a CFA charterholder.
Funds Actively Worked On:
Investment Lens:
Jack focuses on multi-stage deep-tech investments across:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Fintech
- Frontier Technologies
He writes first checks as early as Seed and supports teams through IPO, backing founders from prototype to scale.
Select AI investments:
- Lambda Labs (Series C) — rents powerful NVIDIA GPUs in the cloud so any team can train or run AI models without buying hardware.
- Ceramic AI (Seed) — builds software that lets large language models train faster and at lower cost for big enterprises.
- Patlytics (Seed) — uses generative AI to read patents and instantly surface risks and opportunities for IP teams.
- Corgi Insurance (Series A) — the first full-stack AI insurance carrier, giving startups instant, tailored coverage online.
- Haven (Seed) — tech-forward accounting service that puts bookkeeping and taxes on autopilot for founders.
