Capitalize VC Annual General Meeting
Thursday , September 11, 2025
Chicago, IL
Cooley LLP
110 North Wacker Drive, 42nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-1511
Parking garage options (although we suggest using ride share):
Washington & Franklin Garage at 230 W Washington
Washington & Wells Garage at 217 W Washington
Lake & Franklin Garage at 180 N Franklin
Building entry information:
Please bring a government issued ID for the registration desk
Meeting Location
Hotel Recs
The Langham at 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown/The Loop at 28 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
The Peninsula Chicago at 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel at 201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Agenda
Morning (LPs only)
10AM: Welcome by Capitalize VC
11AM: Capitalize VC Thesis & Fund I Performance
12PM: Lunch
Afternoon
1PM: The State of Consumer Panel with Neilsen IQ and Ulta
2PM: Portfolio Panels & Presentations
4PM: The Consumer Exit Opportunity with Loop Capital
5PM: The Consumer Regulatory Environment with Cooley
Evening
6PM: Networking at Chicago Sky Private Suite. Food and drinks provided.
7PM: Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty Tip off
Taylor Brown
Manager Corporate Strategy,
Ulta Beauty
Jack O’leary
Director, eCommerce Strategic Insights,
Neilsen IQ
Speakers
Asha Allam
Consumer Products Attorney,
Cooley
Sidney Dillard
Partner,
Loop Capital
About Capitalize VC
Capitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in commerce-enablement tech companies solving critical problems for retailers, brands, creators, and manufacturers as they navigate a shifting landscape.
