Multimodal Ventures is a Chicago-based seed-stage venture fund focused exclusively on investing in Y Combinator–backed startups. Founded by Jeff Heitzman, Niraj Shah, and Ryan Havlick—former Chicago Trading Company partners and entrepreneurs—the firm combines quantitative trading expertise, technological development, and builder experience with a proprietary AI algorithm called Midas to identify high-potential YC companies. Multimodal writes seed cheques into YC startups across sectors including quantum computing, AI agents, robotics, fintech, and biotech. The portfolio includes Sygaldry (quantum-accelerated AI servers), TaxGPT (AI for accountants), Blaxel (AWS for AI agents), Entangl (data center operations AI), and Weave Robotics (personal home robots). Lead investor Jeff Heitzman has been an angel since 2014 with 500+ startups and 150+ YC investments in his personal portfolio, including 20+ unicorns.

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