Douglas Monieson

Douglas Monieson

Active Investor

Angel investor in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Douglas Monieson, Angel investor in Chicago is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Douglas Monieson backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Douglas Monieson serves as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman At UICO. He serves as Chairman Emeritus and Board Member at Hyde Park Angels. He is also an Angel Investor. Mr. Monieson served as Advisor at Ascent Technologies. He serves as a Board Member of GradeBeam and Fishidy. Since 1994, he has been an active member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He is a founding member of the NASDAQ100 futures pit and served as the Vice Chairman of the Pit Committee from the pit's inception until 2001. Mr. Monieson is a valued member of the CME Pit Supervision Committee and has served on the CME Group's Political Action Committee since 2007. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA and received his MBA from Chicago Booth.

Investor type
Angel
Stages
Early Stage Venture
Invests in
Manufacturing & IndustrialEdTech
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Typical check
$500K
Past investments
9

Notable investments

Group Gift ServiceFishidyAscent Technologies (Business/Productivity Software)GradeBeam.comRails-To-Trails ConservancyKaplan Institute for Entrepeneurship at Illinois Insitute of TechnologyTopstepTraderUniversity of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and InnovationHyde Park Venture Partners

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What does Douglas Monieson invest in?

Douglas Monieson invests in Manufacturing & Industrial and EdTech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

What stage does Douglas Monieson invest at?

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What is Douglas Monieson's typical check size?

Douglas Monieson typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

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