Tom Groos
Partner at Heartland Automation LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Tom Groos, Partner at Heartland Automation LLC is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Tom Groos backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCMicro VCPEInvestor
- Stages
- Seed
- Invests in
- Climate & EnergyManufacturing & IndustrialRobotics & AutomationMedia & ContentSaaS & EnterpriseDigital Health & HealthTechEdTech
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Typical check
- $250K
- Past investments
- 79
Notable investments
CommSafe AI
Elroy Air
LicenseStream
Rune LabsShotSpotter, Inc. (NASDQ: SSTI
OhmconnectBetaworks Studios
Motimatic
MINIMAX VIKING GROUP
Brightline
TinkergartenOpen Energy EfficiencyHow to reach Tom Groos
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What does Tom Groos invest in?
Tom Groos invests in Climate & Energy, Manufacturing & Industrial, Robotics & Automation and Media & Content, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Tom Groos invest at?
Tom Groos typically invests at Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Tom Groos's typical check size?
Tom Groos typically writes checks around $250K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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