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Bluestein Ventures

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Bluestein is a family-based venture capital fund that invests in the future of food.

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01.01.2009

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Bluestein, a venture capital firm based in Chicago, invests in game-changing ventures across the food industry that redefine how consumers achieve their health and wellness. Their investments span the entire value chain, focusing on high-growth consumer brands, proprietary food tech, next-gen commerce, and value-add digital technology. Bluestein seeks preeminent and defensible brands, services, technologies, and platforms that have the potential to transform the industry, led by creative entrepreneurs who are adept, innovative, nimble, and uncompromising.
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Andrew Bluestein
Andrew Bluestein

Andrew Bluestein

Andrew Bluestein is the Managing Partner of Bluestein Ventures. He attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

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Bluestein Ventures
Bluestein Ventures

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Andrew Bluestein

Andrew Bluestein

Managing Partner

Cooper Clawson

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Ashley Hartman

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Andrew Bluestein

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