Assembly Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingDetroit · 5 people tracked
Also known as Assembly Ventures AT · ASSEMBLY VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC · Assembly Ventures ONE · ASSEMBLY VENTURES SELECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Assembly Ventures positions itself as the first transatlantic mobility fund, investing in the essential and immense systems that power how the world moves. The firm argues that mobility is indispensable to daily life and the broader economy, yet these systems remain far from optimized. Its approach centers on strategic locations near both industrial centers and innovation hubs, long-standing tactical relationships with industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs, and deep operational insights drawn from hands-on operating experience and regular engagement with ecosystem decisionmakers. Assembly Ventures also engages Operator Advisors who support both its investment team and portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 15 of 15 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Robotics ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cleantech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3
HQs:United States×10Germany×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Airspace Link provides a unified platform (AirHub Portal) for airspace security, drone operations management, and air traffic coordination, serving government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises operating unmanned aircraft systems.
Defense TechGovTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsNorthville, US
Michael Healander(Executive Officer, Director)Dillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesAvanta VenturesID VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick VenturesMichigan Rise+4 more
Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Jeff Cardenas(CEO)Jeffery Lee Cardenas(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Arden Paine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardClarence Gordon Daugherty, IV(Director)Howard Lee Morgan(Director)inGeorge Samuel Rose(Director)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.B Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain HoldingsCapital Factory+21 more
Buncha is a social commerce platform that delivers groceries and products from favorite stores on a neighborhood-based schedule.
CleantechConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainHopkins, US
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesStarting LineTechstarsUnusual VenturesFoundryMu Ventures+1 more
Cargado operates a digital marketplace connecting freight brokers and carriers for cross-border freight movements between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Matt Silver(Co-founder)inRylan Hawkins(Co-founder)inMatthew Silver(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrad Svrluga(Director)in
Co-investorsLGVPConversion CapitalIronspring VenturePrimary Venture PartnersProeza VenturesStarting Line+2 more
CesiumAstro builds software-defined, AI-enhanced communications systems for space, air, and ground applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechAustin, US
Shey Sabripour(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Hodock(Director)Daniel Sable(Director)
BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)inWen Hsieh(Director)in
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelInMotion VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsMatter Venture PartnersMESHTrousdale Ventures+4 more
Dephy makes the Sidekick, a powered footwear system (ankle exoskeleton) that provides a boost with each step to reduce walking effort.
HardwareRoboticsWellness & Fitness
Luke Mooney(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoston Seed Capital
Digit Software develops a unified operating system platform that integrates organizational planning, execution, measurement, and external connectivity in a single system.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsGrand VenturesService Provider CapitalTech Square VenturesHyde Park Angels
Metropolis develops an AI-driven recognition platform that enables real-time understanding and personalized responses for physical world interactions.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSanta Monica, US
Travis Kell(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Israel(Executive Officer, Director)inCourtney Fukuda(Executive Officer)Peter Fisher(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors01 AdvisorsBeyond CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcKing River CapitalSlow VenturesUP Partners+6 more
Monogoto provides software-defined cellular connectivity that lets device makers program and manage connectivity across public networks, private 5G, and satellite through a single subscription and API.
Cloud ComputingIoTSaaS
Co-investorsKickstart VenturesMagenta Venture PartnersPlanven Entrepreneur VenturesTriventuresToyota Ventures
Motmot develops robotic systems to modernize how cities and water utilities manage and monitor their water infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTRoboticsEast Lansing, US
Zack(Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications)inElliot Smith(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorseLab VenturesMichigan Rise
NAVIT provides a digital platform that lets companies offer and manage employee mobility benefits such as the Deutschlandticket, company bikes, and mobility budgets, with automated, tax-compliant billing.
HR TechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsRethink Ventures
ONE (Our Next Energy) manufactures high-performance LFP battery cells and packs in Michigan, including fast-charging cells and energy storage systems for defense, subsea, industrial, rail, and ESS applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNovi, US
Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalBaruch Future VenturesBMW i VenturesTrousdale Ventures
Secro provides a digital trade operations platform, with its flagship product Secro Core, that turns paper-based trade documents such as electronic bills of lading into automated digital workflows and integrates with ERP, TMS, and CRM systems.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSCharleston, US
Michele Sancricca(Executive Officer, Director)inLuke Zadkovich(Director)Jeff Conway(Director)Leonardo Ferrisi(Executive Officer)
BoardJessica Robinson(Director)inGregory Otto(Director)in
Co-investorsKluz VenturesTMVAugment Ventures
Sortera uses patented AI-based sorting technology to separate automotive shredder metal scrap into alloys such as aluminum, copper, brass, zinc and stainless steel for domestic manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyNew Materials
Co-investorsChrysalix
Two Boxes provides hardware and software that digitizes returns processing for e-commerce brands and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), letting warehouse teams inspect and process returns while capturing item-level data on restocking, damage, and fraud.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesRange VC
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesApptronik · barchart.com · Jun 23, 2026
Metropolis · axios.com · Nov 7, 2025
Cesium Astro · tech.yahoo.com · Aug 8, 2025
Cargado · freightwaves.com · Apr 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Assembly Ventures made?
- Assembly Ventures has 15 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does Assembly Ventures focus on?
- Assembly Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Assembly Ventures located?
- Assembly Ventures is headquartered in Detroit, US.
- Does Assembly Ventures lead rounds?
- Assembly Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Assembly Ventures co-invest with?
- Assembly Ventures most often shares deals with Matchstick Ventures, Michigan Rise, Raptor Group, among 74 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHypermotion Dubai 2021 - Interview with Chris Thomas, Co founder & Partner, Assembly Ventures
Hypermotion Dubai · Chris Thomas
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