John Underwood

Active Investor

Senior Managing Director at Pfingsten Partners

Chicago, Illinois

John Underwood, Senior Managing Director at Pfingsten Partners is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what John Underwood backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: VCPEOperator
Stages: Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CClimate & EnergyManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsGaming & Entertainment
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Typical check: $1M
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

OliverOmega Systems Group

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does John Underwood invest in?

John Underwood invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail, E-commerce & D2C and Climate & Energy, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.