John Tough
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Energize Capital
Chicago, Illinois
John Tough, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Energize Capital is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what John Tough backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- AngelVCPEInvestor
- Stages
- Series B
- Invests in
- Climate & EnergyRobotics & AutomationArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDigital Health & HealthTech
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Typical check
- $3M
- Past investments
- 9
Notable investments
SparkCognition
Nozomi NetworksChooseEnergy
DroneDeploy
SitetrackerMatroid, Inc.How to reach John Tough
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What does John Tough invest in?
John Tough invests in Climate & Energy, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does John Tough invest at?
John Tough typically invests at Series B. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is John Tough's typical check size?
John Tough typically writes checks around $3M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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