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Jeffrey Klunzinger

Awaken Capital Founder & General Partner | Investing in Tech-Enabled Platforms

Greater Chicago Area

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $2,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • Founder and General Partner

    2023

    At Awaken Capital, we invest in early-stage, tech-enabled platform companies using innovation to address some of the world’s toughest challenges.

2017

  • Board Member

    2017

    The Protein Design Company Novel proteins designed to scale for Agriculture, Functionalized Sweeteners & Ingredients, Advanced Chemicals & Materials, and Pharmaceuticals & Diagnostics.

  • Board Member

    2016

    The Operating System for commercialization of advanced chemistries. Innovating at the intersection of computationally-guided discovery, molecular design and precision engineering, we build the products driving the industries of tomorrow.

2013 - 2022

  • Co-Founder & General Partner

    2013 - 2022

    OS Fund invested in entrepreneurs working towards life changing discoveries and innovations.

2015 - 2021

  • Chairman Of The Board

    2015 - 2021

    BEEF DONE DIFFERENTLY Always 100% grass-fed, grass-finished and raised with care. No added antibiotics, added hormones, BPA or GMOs. In totally transparent, vacuum-sealed packaging that shows you how flavorful, tender hand-trimmed beef should be. Halal Compliant, Whole30 Approved, Certified Paleo and Keto.*

  • CFO

    2007 - 2014

2000 - 2007

  • Private Client Services

    2000 - 2007