Hyde Park Angels, known as HPA, is a venture capital firm based in Chicago. Since its founding in 2007, the group has followed a people first philosophy, combining financial support with mentorship and access to a broad business network. The team of around 45 investors draws on operating experience across multiple industries to help founders scale their companies into market leaders. HPA’s approach seeks to deliver strong investor returns while encouraging job creation and economic growth in the regions it serves.
HPA specializes in seed through growth stage investments, typically focusing on software services such as SaaS, artificial intelligence, and financial technology. The firm also backs ventures in healthcare, health technology, deep tech and consumer products that demonstrate potential for rapid expansion. By pairing capital with operational guidance from its members, HPA supports startups through critical development milestones. Although many portfolio companies are based in the Midwest United States, the firm takes a global view when evaluating opportunities and often co-invests alongside established funds to share expertise and risk.
In recent years, HPA has expanded its work to include clean energy and battery technology. A notable investment is NanoGraf’s Series B round, which accelerates production of advanced silicon anode materials for high energy density lithium-ion batteries. In 2024, the firm also participated in FuelMe’s Series A funding to support improved fuel delivery and logistics with lower emissions. These commitments build on a history of backing sustainability-focused ventures, showing HPA’s interest in technical solutions that improve energy storage, efficiency and environmental performance.
