J.B. Pritzker
Founder at The Pritzker Group
Profile
Jay Robert Pritzker was the founder of The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) in 1996, where he served as a Partner from 1996 to 2011.
He was also the founder of PPC Investment Partners LP in 2002, where he was the Managing Partner from 2010 to 2011.
Additionally, he is the founder of The Pritzker Group in 1996, where he currently holds the position of Managing Partner.
Mr. Pritzker is also the founder of Sovereign Gaming Capital LLC.
His current job(s) include being a Director at Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, Illinois Venture Capital Association, and the Chicago 2016 Committee.
He is also a Trustee at Northwestern University, The Field Museum of Natural History, and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Association.
His former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Innovations LLC, AmSafe Industries, Inc., Chairman of Entertainment Cruises, Inc. and Milestone AV Technologies, Inc., Chairman of the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and a Director at Youbet.com, Inc., World Business Chicago, AmSafe, Inc., Powerreviews, Inc. (Illinois), Carter-Waters LLC, SMS Assist LLC, Katalyst Ventures, and The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC.
He also served as the President of the Pritzker Family Foundation and as a Board Member of Merrick Ventures LLC.
Mr. Pritzker's education includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a graduate degree from Northwestern University School of Law, which he received in 1993.
J.B. Pritzker active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Chicago 2016 Committee | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Bar Association
The Chicago Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Illinois Venture Capital Association
Illinois Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Illinois Venture Capital Association engages in providing services such as education, networking, industry events, roundtable discussions and government lobbying. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-17 |
The Pritzker Group
The Pritzker Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Pritzker Group operates as a family investment firm. It engages in private capital and venture capital. The company was founded by Tony Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Founder | 1995-12-31 |
Former positions of J.B. Pritzker
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The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital)
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2017-02-28 |
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Training of J.B. Pritzker
Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
Northwestern University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Private companies | 25 |
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Youbet.com, Inc.
Youbet.com, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Youbet.com, Inc. provides technology and pari-mutuel horse racing content for consumer through Internet and telephone platforms. The company was founded by Russell Fine and David M. Marshall in 1995 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Consumer Services |
Entertainment Cruises, Inc.
Entertainment Cruises, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Entertainment Cruises, Inc. owns and operates dining and sightseeing cruises. The company was founded by by Michael W. Higgins in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Milestone AV Technologies, Inc.
Milestone AV Technologies, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Milestone AV Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures audio visual mounting devices. Its products are sold under Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite, and Projecta brand names and are sold through numerous channels, including Pro AV dealers, regional home theater dealers, consumer electronics retailers, mass merchants and original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Consumer Durables |
Katalyst Ventures
Katalyst Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Katalyst Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC
The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC (Tokarz Group Advisers) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Michael Theodore Tokarz. The firm is headquartered in Purchase, New York. | Finance |
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Clinical Innovations LLC
Clinical Innovations LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Clinical Innovations LLC develops, manufactures and markets medical devices. It products include traxi Panniculus Retractor, ROM Plus Rupture of Membranes Test, ebb Complete Tamponade System, Koala Toco, Kiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System, Koala IUPC, ClearView Uterine Manipulator and C-Snorkel Impacted Fetal Head Release. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Murray, UT. | Health Technology |
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Consumer Services |
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital)
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Bar Association
The Chicago Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. | Commercial Services |
PPC Investment Partners LP
PPC Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance PPC Investment Partners LP (PPC Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Tony N. Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
AmSafe, Inc.
AmSafe, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries AmSafe, Inc. provides safety restraint products for aerospace, defense, and ground transportation industries. Its products include seat belts, airbags, and crew harnesses. The firm's services include sled testing, dynamic testing, program management, and repair and overhaul. The company was founded on May 8, 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Process Industries |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Powerreviews, Inc. (Illinois)
Powerreviews, Inc. (Illinois) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Powerreviews, Inc. delivers software and network products that allows brands and retailers to generate and display ratings, reviews, and answers to consumer questions. The firm’s services include moderation and product sampling. The company was founded by Matthew Moog in August 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Illinois Venture Capital Association
Illinois Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Illinois Venture Capital Association engages in providing services such as education, networking, industry events, roundtable discussions and government lobbying. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
AmSafe Industries, Inc.
AmSafe Industries, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries AmSafe Partners, Inc. engages in the manufacture of air safety and securement products. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Process Industries |
Pritzker Family Foundation | Miscellaneous |
Chicago 2016 Committee | |
Merrick Ventures LLC
Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Illinois Human Rights Commission | |
Carter-Waters LLC
Carter-Waters LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Carter-Waters LLC distributes construction materials and equipment. It also maintains rental inventory of concrete forming and shoring products, operates a custom rebar fabrication facility, manufactures special asphalt product at the Saturock Plant and provides estimating and detailing services for bid lettings. The company has offices in Collinsville, Columbia, Kansas City, Olathe, St. Charles, Springfield, Washington and Wichita. Carter-Waters was founded by Kemper Carter and Bert Waters in 1922 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Distribution Services |
SMS Assist LLC
SMS Assist LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SMS Assist LLC provides multisite property management services. It offers a suite of property management benefits including leveraged pricing of products and services, risk indemnification, real-time services validation, instant invoicing, automatic service audits, and data analysis. The company was founded by Michael Rothman in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Pritzker Group
The Pritzker Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Pritzker Group operates as a family investment firm. It engages in private capital and venture capital. The company was founded by Tony Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Sovereign Gaming Capital LLC
Sovereign Gaming Capital LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Sovereign Gaming Capital LLC provides gaming equipment financing services. It leases slot machines to gaming establishments located on Indian reservations. The company was founded by J.B. Pritzker and Anthony N. Pritzker and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Consumer Services |
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