The Michael Polsky Family Office
VC Fund
Chicago, United States
The Michael Polsky Family Office is a VC fund in Chicago focused on Retail and Hardware. Mr. Polsky has nearly 30 years of experience in the energy industry and is widely recognized as a pioneer and industry leader in cogeneration and independent power project development. He possesses a unique combination of engineering and business education, experience and expertise and has written and lectured regularly on industry topics. Mr.Polsky founded Invenergy LLC in 2001 and has led Invenergy's rapid growth as a major player in the development, acquisition and ownership of wind and thermal generating facilities.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
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Industries The Michael Polsky Family Office invests in
Stages The Michael Polsky Family Office invests in
Countries The Michael Polsky Family Office invests in
Contacts
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Retail 1 (50%)
- Hardware 1 (50%)
- Robotics 1 (50%)
- Mobile Apps 1 (50%)
- Enterprise Software 1 (50%)
Stage
- Series B 1 (50%)
- Series C 1 (50%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Michael Polsky
Founder, Partner
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Founder, Partner | Total investments: 10 | Find email | |
Michael Polsky
Founder, Partner
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Founder, Partner | Total investments: 3 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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KeyMe Locksmiths
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KeyMe is a mobile app that allows users to store, share, and duplicate their physical keys based on a digital image. The company provides an app for copying keys and robotic kiosks for new key fabrication. It offers customers a one-stop solution for all their locksmith needs ranging from lockouts and re-keys to complex installations and customjobs.KeyMe smart kiosks are deployed in over 2,500 locations across leading retailers across 46 states, including (alphabetically): Acme, Albertsons, AutoZone, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookfield, Dillons, Foodmaxx, Foodtown, Frys, Giant Eagle, GGP, Harmon Face Values, IKEA, Jewel-Osco, JLL Properties, Kmart, Kroger, Mall of America, Navarro, Ralphs Grocery, Randalls, Rite Aid, Safeway, Save-A-Lot, Save Mart, Sears, Simon Malls, Smith’s Food & Drug, Starwood, Tom Thumb, UNFI, Vons and 7-Eleven, among others.KeyMe kiosks are the first and only kiosks with the ability to duplicate the majority of vehicles and RFID keys on the market. The smart kiosks copy most keys in under 30 seconds, at a rate that is 10 times more accurate than the industry average. KeyMe investors include Battery Ventures, BlackRock, Comcast Ventures, Questmark Partners, Ravin Gandhi, River Park Ventures, and White Star Capital. | $15M / Series C / Sep 16, 2016 | |
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KeyMe Locksmiths
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KeyMe is a mobile app that allows users to store, share, and duplicate their physical keys based on a digital image. The company provides an app for copying keys and robotic kiosks for new key fabrication. It offers customers a one-stop solution for all their locksmith needs ranging from lockouts and re-keys to complex installations and customjobs.KeyMe smart kiosks are deployed in over 2,500 locations across leading retailers across 46 states, including (alphabetically): Acme, Albertsons, AutoZone, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookfield, Dillons, Foodmaxx, Foodtown, Frys, Giant Eagle, GGP, Harmon Face Values, IKEA, Jewel-Osco, JLL Properties, Kmart, Kroger, Mall of America, Navarro, Ralphs Grocery, Randalls, Rite Aid, Safeway, Save-A-Lot, Save Mart, Sears, Simon Malls, Smith’s Food & Drug, Starwood, Tom Thumb, UNFI, Vons and 7-Eleven, among others.KeyMe kiosks are the first and only kiosks with the ability to duplicate the majority of vehicles and RFID keys on the market. The smart kiosks copy most keys in under 30 seconds, at a rate that is 10 times more accurate than the industry average. KeyMe investors include Battery Ventures, BlackRock, Comcast Ventures, Questmark Partners, Ravin Gandhi, River Park Ventures, and White Star Capital. | $20M / Series B / Jan 14, 2016 |
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What does The Michael Polsky Family Office invest in?
The Michael Polsky Family Office invests primarily in Retail, Hardware and Robotics startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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