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Peri Ehlman

Peri Ehlman

Investor at Chingona Ventures — early‑stage VC

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Chicago, Illinois
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Early-stage venture investor focused on supporting diverse, non‑traditional founders. Joined Chingona Ventures in late 2023 and contributes to sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support across the firm's focus areas (fintech, future of work, education, health/wellness). chingona+1
Background in client-facing sales at Goldman Sachs informs her investment approach: she emphasizes understanding customer needs, go‑to‑market, and founder narratives—skills learned pitching market outlooks and investment ideas to financial advisors and RIAs while at Goldman. medium+1
Public-facing communicator and community leader: maintains a personal Medium publication for deal and thesis writing, is active on X, and holds chapter leadership with EVCA and alumni boards (Loyola, Northwestern), demonstrating engagement in the Chicago VC and alumni ecosystems. medium+2

Work

Education

Writing

Announcing Our Investment in SafeHill

October 1, 2025

Deal write-up / investment announcement for Chingona Ventures' investment in SafeHill, discussing the company's team, CTEM market, and diligence insights.

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My Journey to Chingona Ventures

October 27, 2023

Personal essay describing background, path from internships and Goldman Sachs to joining Chingona Ventures, interests in fintech and health/wellness, and motivation for VC work.

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Hobbies

Tennis — varsity team involvement and earlier experience as an assistant tennis professional / coach. linkedin+1

Volunteer and alumni engagement (Loyola Academy Young Alumni Council, Misericordia Young Professionals Council, Catholic Charities of Chicago Junior Board). evca+1