We’re kicking off M25’s tenth year with some exciting team news!
First up: Abhinaya Konduru has been promoted to Partner!
If you’ve spent time in Midwest venture over the last eight years, you’ve probably crossed paths with Abhinaya — whether through a 300-person Chicago tech event or an impromptu founder dinner, she’s constantly connecting, championing and building. She joined M25 in 2017, fresh out of college, when the firm was still in its earliest days. Since then, she’s helped source and support dozens of portfolio companies, led countless community-building efforts in Chicago and earned recognition as part of Kauffman Fellows Class 28.
"It’s been truly a pleasure working alongside Abhinaya for eight years now, and amazing watching her growth," said Mike Asem, Founding Partner. "M25 wouldn’t be what it is today without her, and we’re excited to see what she has yet to bring going forward as a partner here."
We’re thrilled to recognize her growth, impact and future here at M25. But that’s not all.
As we continue to invest in overlooked markets across the broader Midwest, we’re also growing our team — bringing on a new crew of Venture Partners from within Club M25 portfolio. These founders, operators and ecosystem leaders will help us identify and support the next wave of breakout startups in the Midwest.
Meet our Venture Partners:
Each of these folks brings deep startup experience and a proven track record of building in the Midwest. They’ve been in the trenches, raised rounds, scaled companies — and now they’re helping us find and support the next generation of founders doing the same.
This team expansion marks a new chapter for M25. We’re more committed than ever to backing the region’s best tech founders and ensuring that capital, connections and support are available to the next generation of Midwest unicorns.
