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BDev Ventures

Venture capital

Mountain View · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

BDev Ventures invests in capital-efficient B2B software companies from seed through growth across the US and Latin America. Founded by the operators who bootstrapped BairesDev, the firm aims to 'flip the VC model' by offering tangible operational value beyond capital. It provides a suite of go-to-market tools to select portfolio companies, anchored by WinDifferent, its proprietary lead generation platform that helped scale BairesDev. The firm bears the cost and risk of running these GTM tools, aligning its success with founders'. It stays actively involved post-investment, focusing on enterprise go-to-market execution, revenue architecture, data-driven growth strategy, and capital planning.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$200K – $500K
HQ
Mountain View, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Tracked investments
54

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Hugo Lara· Associatein
Karl Eshwer· Sr. Associatein

What they invest in

from 42 of 54 portfolio companies

SaaS ×30AI & Machine Learning ×27Enterprise Software ×18Future of Work ×9HR Tech ×9Fintech ×7Marketing Tech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4

HQs:United States×18Mexico×3Argentina×2Chile×2Canada×1Egypt×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 27 portfolio companies
70%
solo founders
19 of 27 mapped founding teams
41%
repeat founders
of 29 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×192 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with education data

Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3City University of Hong Kong ×2Harvard University ×2Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×2University of Arizona ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×4Economics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Engineering ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 29 founders with career history

HSBC ×2Kasisto ×2MGT Partners ×2Morgan Stanley ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

500 Global ×2Techstars ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 26 with degree data)

Investments · 54 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 42022 · 711 dated

Allie Aiallie-ai.com

Alex Sandoval(Founder)Nicolas Hernan Degiorgis(Founder)

Co-investorsSpero VenturesVoyager Partners

Cendcend.comin

CEND is an eco-friendly moving and storage company that uses recyclable steel containers and route optimization technology to reduce carbon emissions.

CleantechLogistics & Supply Chain

Cerbreccerbrec.comin𝕏

Cerbrec provides an orchestration platform that integrates sensor data and IoT signals across physical infrastructure operations and deploys AI agents to optimize performance in real time.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoTHoboken, US

David R. Winer(Founder)inGarrett Wang(Founder)in

Co-investorsA-Level CapitalACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesGurtin VenturesInner Loop CapitalTechstars

Chatterworkschatterworks.comin

Co-investorsDragonXIrishAngels

Citizenticketcitizenticket.comin𝕏

Citizen Ticket provides a cloud-based ticketing and booking platform for event organisers to sell tickets, manage customers, and collect data about their events.

MarketplacesSaaSScotland, GB

Conekttoconektto.ioin𝕏Pre-Seed · Nov 2022 · $250K

Conektto offers an intelligent platform for designing, simulating, visualizing, coding, mocking, testing, and deploying enterprise-grade APIs, using NLP to build API contracts and integrations.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Co-investorsExpert DOJOVDOSH

CREtelligentcretelligent.comin𝕏

CREtelligent provides commercial real estate due diligence services and technology for lenders and CRE acquisition teams, covering environmental, condition/resilience, land services, and valuation reports across the transaction lifecycle.

PropTechSaaSGold River, US

Christopher Harrell(Executive Officer)inAnthony Romano III(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tobi Lutz(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Brewer(Mr. Brewer is the Chief Technical Officer of the Issuer.)inGary Balk(Mr. Balk is the Secretary of the Issuer.)inKraig Clark(Mr. Clark is the President of the Issuer.)in

Co-investorsMoneta Ventures

Ebomboebombo.comSeed · May 2022 · $50K

eBombo offers team-building and corporate event experiences, including guided mixology classes where teams learn to prepare cocktails while building collaboration and connection.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSaaS

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesEvolution VenturesExpert DOJOSuperCharger Ventures

Edarkstoreedarkstore.comin

eDarkstore provides integrated fulfillment and last-mile delivery services for ecommerce merchants, managing order processing, inventory storage, and shipping from their network of fulfillment centers.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Benjamin Arancibia(Founder)inPedro Lizana(Founder)inWilliam Phillipsin

Eqvistaeqvista.comin𝕏

Eqvista provides software for equity management, cap table administration, and valuations for private companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS

Estatespaceestatespace.comin𝕏

EstateSpace provides a software platform for family offices and asset managers to manage physical assets, properties, and operations with real-time oversight and lifecycle management capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS

Jonathan Fishbeck(CEO)inJason Shelby(CRO)in

Eventcomboeventcombo.comin𝕏

EventCombo provides a software platform for managing the complete lifecycle of events, including planning, registration, attendee engagement, and post-event analytics.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaS

Fichapfichap.comin

Fichap provides time and attendance tracking software for field and operational teams, enabling real-time shift registration, digital clock-in/clock-out, and absence management across multiple locations.

HR Tech

Lucas Mailland(Founder)in

Flexpressaiflexpressai.comin

Flexpress is a headless CMS platform designed to maximize content discoverability through LLM integration and AI-powered monetization, serving publishers and content-driven websites.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Drew Whitcomb(Co-Founder)

Goboongoboon.coin𝕏

Boon is a referral hiring platform that combines community and technology to help companies source and hire candidates through referrals.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaS

Bill MackayGary EpperinDakota R. Younger(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Global

Gryddgrydd.com

Cloud-based technology tracking and linking import/export process components with machine learning and predictive analytics.

Bellevue, US

Daniel Acosta(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Rafael Rocha(Director)

BoardDaniel Ibiri(Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsMindset Venture

Handleaskhandle.com𝕏

AskHandle provides a platform for building AI agents from structured components such as routing, retrieval, workflows, and integrations, aimed at teams handling customer support, operations, and internal functions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Nick Kljaic(Co-founder & CEO)Jim Shi(Co-founder & CTO)in

Howndhownd.com𝕏

Hownd provides marketing solutions for local businesses—particularly family entertainment centers, health and beauty businesses, and restaurants—to attract nearby consumers, grow their customer base, and convert visitors into repeat customers.

AdTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Chris Lange(CEO)Vince McLain(CRO)in

Insightswminsightswm.comin

A wealth management platform offering pre-built investment portfolios constructed by BlackRock's investment strategy team, composed of curated ETFs tailored to different risk tolerances.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investorsMontage Ventures

Jobsforhumanityjobsforhumanity.comin𝕏

Jobs for Humanity operates a hiring platform that connects underrepresented job seekers—including people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, Black leaders, single parents, refugees, and formerly incarcerated people—with employers committed to inclusive hiring.

B2B MarketplacesHR TechImpact & Social Good

lapzolapzo.comin

Lapzo is an AI-powered talent development platform that maps competencies, personalizes learning plans, and evaluates employee performance for organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMonterrey, MX

Santiago Maldonado(Founder)in

Co-investorsAct One VenturesMGV CapitalY Combinator

Latelylately.aiin𝕏May 2024

Lately provides AI-powered software that generates social media content designed to increase engagement and drive customer monetization.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSStone Ridge, US

Kate Bradley Chernis(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Jantsch(Director)

BoardDavid Meerman Scott(Director)

Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)

Lemonlightlemonlight.com

Lemonlight is a video production company that offers strategy, production, and post-production under one roof, delivering video content through predetermined packages for brands of all sizes.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsCorazon Capital

Lendicagolendica.comin𝕏

Daylit provides an AI-powered accounts receivable platform that centralizes customer payment data, predicts cash flow, surfaces risk, and automates collection actions, including an invoice factoring product that advances cash against outstanding invoices.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Jared Shulman(Co-founder)inJerry Shu(Co-founder)inFreya DaiinEvelyn PengPaul Curranin

Co-investors7thirtyService Provider Capital

Maslowmaslow.hrin

Maslow is a platform for managing employee benefits, incentives, and rewards that helps organizations recognize and retain talent through flexible, personalized offerings.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness

Matias Botbol(Founder)in

Co-investorsNewtopia VC

MDisruptmdisrupt.comin𝕏

MDisrupt is an AI-powered marketplace that connects healthtech, life sciences, and medical device innovators with vetted clinical, scientific, regulatory, and commercial experts.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS

Ruby Gadelrab(Founder & CEO)inGreg Nagy(Chief Operating Officer)inRoger Davies(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investors37 AngelsGeek VenturesMindshift CapitalStone Mountain VenturesSuncoast VenturesThe Venture Collective+2 more

MGT Insurancemgtinsurance.comin

MGT Insurance is a technology-enabled commercial insurance carrier that serves small businesses and brokers through a digital platform offering rapid quoting and policy binding.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSDenver, US

Graham Topol(Co-Founder)inMichael Topol(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsClocktower Ventures

Nickelyticsnickelytics.cominSeed · Aug 2022

SaaSFort Myers, US

Judah Longgrear(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnosphere VenturesTechstarsLakeside Capital

Nwonwo.ai𝕏

The page is an Indonesian-language football live-streaming site ("Jalalive") offering match streams, schedules, scores, statistics, standings, and news for competitions such as the Premier League, La Liga, Champions League, and World Cup 2026.

Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersW11 CapitalHyperplane Venture CapitalPreface VenturesSuperAngel

Optimhireoptimhire.comin𝕏

OptimHire offers a job auto-application tool that automatically applies to job postings across a network of 300,000+ companies on behalf of job seekers.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsCitta CapitalMucker Capital

Periculumpericulum.ioin𝕏Pre-Seed · Mar 2022 · $25K

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechWaterloo, CA

Co-investorsExpert DOJOLoyal VCTechstars

Personal AIpersonal.ai

Personal AI builds user-owned personal language models and AI personas trained on an individual's own data and memories.

San Francisco, US

Sharon Zhang(Founder)

Co-investorsBBG VenturesBeni Venture CapitalDifferential VenturesGood FriendsGrotech VenturesInternet Investment Fund (IIF)+3 more

Pharmacy Martspharmacymarts.comSeed · May 2022 · $1M

Building efficiencies across the pharmaceutical ecosystem through B2B marketplace and embedded financing.

Cairo, EG

Mahmoud Shousha(Founder)

Co-investorsAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundEnza CapitalExpert DOJOOcterra CapitalOui Capital

Pinata AIpinata.aiin

Piñata provides a platform that rewards renters for paying rent, offering benefits like rewards points, credit score improvements, and discounts.

B2B MarketplacesFintechNew York, US

Lily Liu(Executive Officer, Director)inDimitri Falk(Executive Officer, Director)inLarry Spada(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJason Kimmel(Director)Adam Demuyakor(Director)inMichael Fawkes(Director)

Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersRelevance VenturesWilshire Lane CapitalGreylock PartnersOffline VenturesOpenSea+1 more

Project Corprojectcor.comin

COR is a platform for creative and professional agencies that helps manage projects, resources, and team time through features like task prioritization, time tracking, and real-time project visibility.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

José GettasinSanti Santi BibiloniinSantiago Bibiloni

Co-investors500 Global

Prophiaprophia.comin

Prophia provides commercial real estate stakeholders with aggregated business and tenant data through AI-powered extraction and analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS

Andy WillettinKatie LentinEric FinkelinSam BennettinBrent Youngin

Co-investorsSecond Century VenturesSignalFireTop Corner CapitalVista Venture Partners

Recyclopsrecyclops.comOct 2024

Recyclops provides curbside recycling pickup for households in areas that lack municipal recycling programs, using scheduled bag-based collection with app tracking and pickup reminders.

Circular EconomyClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainPayson, US

Ryan(CEO)

Co-investorsCampus Founders FundKickstartLerer Hippeau

Skyfire AIskyfireai.comin

SkyfireAI develops autonomous drone systems with AI-powered threat detection for first responders and security applications, reducing response times and false alarms in emergency situations.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Matt Sloane(Founder)inDon Mathisin

Co-investorsAI FundGENIUS NYHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNew York AngelsMucker Capital

Spheresphere.techin𝕏

Sphere develops unified augmented reality software that integrates with enterprise systems like CRM, ERP, and LMS platforms.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Sven Brunner(Co-Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsForefront VentureAndreessen HorowitzCoinbase VenturesFelicis VenturesKraken VenturesMicron Ventures+1 more

Strovestrove.aiin

Strove builds a platform that enables insurers and employers to engage members through preventive health initiatives and continuous health data tracking, rather than reactive care.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaSWellness & Fitness

Jared Wesnerin

Co-investorsLifetime Ventures

Taqtiletaqtile.comin𝕏

Taqtile builds Manifest, software designed for deskless workers on the frontline to complete operational tasks accurately and consistently.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSeattle, US

Dirck T. Schou, Jr.(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inJohn Tomizuka(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inBrent Abrahamsen(CFO)in

Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalScout VenturesScout Ventures

Verifeeverifee.comin𝕏

Verifee audits credit card processing statements and contracts to identify hidden fees and cost reduction opportunities for merchants.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Jeremy Lessaris(Founder & CEO)in

Webeewebee.ioin𝕏

Webee provides enterprise IoT software focused on Industry 5.0 applications, helping industrial and manufacturing organizations adopt connected technologies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTFairfax, US

Lucas(Founder/CEO)Cecilia(Executive Leadership)

Co-investorsDellin InvestmentsPivotal Ventures

WeClickEatweclickeat.com

ClickEat makes certified home-compostable alternatives to single-use plastic items such as cutlery, plates, cups, containers, and straws, made from materials like birchwood, bamboo fiber, molded corn husk, and paper.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer

Wedgehrwedgehr.comin

WedgeHR provides a one-way video interviewing platform that enables job candidates to record responses on their own schedule, with hiring teams able to review, analyze, and collaborate on candidates through AI-powered summaries and structured feedback tools.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Matt Baxter(Founder)in

Co-investorsMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan Rise

Workyworky.mxin𝕏

Worky is a payroll and human resources management platform for Mexican companies that automates the calculation, legal filing, and distribution of employee payments in real time, while managing workforce operations from hiring through payroll processing.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMexico City, MX

Maya Dadoo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcAmador HoldingsBoost Capital PartnersIGNIAKube VCOutbound Ventures+3 more

Youratlasyouratlas.com

Atlas Voice is an AI-powered phone receptionist that answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads, and books appointments for service businesses without requiring hiring additional staff.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Zoneomicszoneomics.comin𝕏Oct 2024

Zoneomics aggregates zoning and land use data from fragmented city sources into a single platform where users can search, filter, and generate zoning reports and certified zoning letters, as well as access the data via API.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSBoca Raton, US

Matthew Player(CEO)inAsim Mushtaq(CTO)in

BoardJonathan Britton(Director)Robert Setton(Director)Robert Becker(Director)Sara Player(Director)

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersForefront VentureRosecliff Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

FilmplaceQureosSingulayerTallylegalUntapWriteSea

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has BDev Ventures made?
BDev Ventures has 54 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does BDev Ventures invest at?
BDev Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is BDev Ventures's typical check size?
BDev Ventures typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
What sectors does BDev Ventures focus on?
BDev Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Enterprise Software, HR Tech, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
Where is BDev Ventures located?
BDev Ventures is headquartered in Mountain View, US.
Does BDev Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, BDev Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does BDev Ventures co-invest with?
BDev Ventures most often shares deals with 500 Global, Colle Capital Partners, Forefront Venture, among 68 tracked co-investors.

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