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Hunter Hillenmeyer

Hunter Hillenmeyer

Former NFL Linebacker, Venture Capitalist, and Entrepreneur

Nashville, Tennessee
Joined August 2025

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Hunter Hillenmeyer successfully transitioned from a distinguished NFL career to a prominent role in venture capital. After playing eight seasons as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears, he pursued an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management during his offseasons, demonstrating foresight and dedication to his post-football career. wikipedia+2
With experience spanning various stages of venture capital, Hunter is currently an Investment Partner at Company Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments, and a Venture Partner at Next Legacy Partners, contributing to fund-of-funds and direct investments. His prior roles include Partner at Next Play Capital and Venture Partner at OCA Ventures. praxess+2
Hunter also has hands-on entrepreneurial experience, having co-founded and served as President of OverDog, a gaming company that was acquired in 2016. He further contributed to the tech industry as Head of Strategic Partnerships at STRIVR Labs, an AR/VR startup. nextlegacy+1
A proud alumnus of Vanderbilt University, Hunter graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Economics and Human & Organizational Development. During his collegiate football career, he was a standout linebacker, leading the NCAA in tackles and earning recognition as a National Scholar Athlete. wikipedia+2

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