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Elk Capital Partners
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Elk Capital Partners

Elk Capital Partners

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Elk Capital Partners: A Chicago-based investment firm specializing in private transactions.

Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2015
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Elk Capital Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm specializing in private transactions. The firm focuses on providing liquidity events and transitions to new management for established businesses. Elk Capital Partners typically invests in Series A rounds, supporting companies with the potential for significant growth and operational excellence.

Notable portfolio companies include Eikonoklastes Therapeutics, which has raised over $3 million. The firm was founded by Eric Kristensen and comprises seasoned executives, operators, entrepreneurs, and investors. Elk Capital Partners emphasizes maintaining the legacy and integrity of the organizations they invest in, offering unique value-add services such as transitioning to committed senior management.

Elk Capital Partners - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Series A 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics logo

Eikonoklastes Therapeutics

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Elk Capital Partners - Classification

Also Known As
  • Elk Capital Partners, Llc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified