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Jeffrey R. Carter is a Chicago-based trader and venture capital executive. He is a co-founder of Hyde Park Angels, one of the most active angel groups in the United States. Currently, he is a manager at West Loop Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund. Carter invests in people who use technology to transform industries. West Loop Ventures focuses on digital asset startups. Jeffrey’s professional career includes being a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), trading his own account for 24 years, and serving as a financial market commentator. While the investment check size is not specified publicly for West Loop Ventures, the fund is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Jeffrey Carter’s partnership and collaboration styles can be reached via his email at j******@westloopventures.com.
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: Search results show Jeffrey R. Carter (Jeff Carter) active as General Partner at West Loop Ventures and mentions of recent LinkedIn posts in 2025 indicating ongoing involvement. I found references to investments through Hyde Park Angels historically; specific startup investments tied to West Loop Ventures include public activity and social posts in 2025. The most recent evidence of investment-related activity (LinkedIn posts Sept 2025) is less than 6 months before the cutoff, so classify as very-active.
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Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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