Laura Lester

Laura Lester

Active Investor

Founding Partner at Onward Capital

Chicago, Illinois

Laura Lester, Founding Partner at Onward Capital is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Laura Lester backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type
AngelVCPE
Stages
Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in
SaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsGaming & EntertainmentMedia & Content
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Typical check
$1M
Past investments
7

Notable investments

Thermon Manufacturing CompanyChief Enterprises, Inc.Connecticut Electric, Inc.Domaille Engineering LLCPFI InStoreCentury Drill & Tool, LLCDura-Line

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