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M25

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M25 is an early-stage VC firm investing in Midwest startups.

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01.05.2015

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Founded in 2015 by Victor Gutwein and Mike Asem, M25 has invested in over 90 early-stage tech startups across 11 states in the Midwest, making it one of the most active investors in the region. With a unique, analytical approach to venture investing, M25 aims to reduce risk while maintaining high returns. The firm's collaborative and forward-thinking approach has allowed it to establish a large portfolio spanning several industries across the entire region, making it a key player in the Midwest startup ecosystem. M25 emphasizes its expansive networks and prioritizes relationships, encouraging fair terms as a best practice and sharing laughs with founders along the journey.
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Victor Gutwein
Victor Gutwein

Victor Gutwein

Victor grew up in northwestern Indiana before moving to Chicago to study economics at the University of Chicago. He has worked in corporate retail in both the fashion and ecommerce industries in a wide variety of cross-functional experiences, from marketing to merchandising, international to omnichannel retailing. Victor has a passionate history with startups, including a vending machine business and kick scooter company, along with being on the board of UChicago’s first student-run venture fund. Victor lives with his wife on the South Side of Chicago and loves staying active with water polo, rugby, ultramarathons, and triathlons. If he can’t convince you to workout with him though, he’ll usually succeed in getting you to try out a Euro-style board game (like Settlers of Catan) with his friends.

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M25
M25

Victor Gutwein

Employee Profiles
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Bobby Guthrie II

Bobby Guthrie II

Associate

Leandro Bedolla

Leandro Bedolla

Senior Analyst

Zachary Saltzman

Zachary Saltzman

Student Analyst

Abhinaya Konduru

Abhinaya Konduru

Senior Associate

Thomas Eggleston

Thomas Eggleston

Senior Associate

Mike Asem

Mike Asem

Partner

Jake Gutwein

Jake Gutwein

Analyst

Victor Gutwein

Victor Gutwein

Managing Partner

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