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Capital Innovators
AcceleratorSt. Louis · Seed–Series A · 25 people tracked
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Capital Innovators runs a high-touch accelerator that has scaled over 180 startups worldwide, providing seed funding, mentorship, resources, and connections. It also makes Seed and Series A venture investments into high-growth startups across verticals such as technology and consumer products that are ready to scale, supporting them with strategic guidance and its network. Additionally, the firm partners with organizations on corporate innovation, sourcing startups to solve problem sets and running innovation programs, and offers educational courses for entrepreneurs and angel investors. It works with clients globally, ranging from startups to enterprises, universities, and governments.
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Team · 25 people
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What they invest in
from 84 of 105 portfolio companiesSaaS ×32AI & Machine Learning ×29Data & Infrastructure ×18Enterprise Software ×18Consumer ×16Hardware ×10Defense Tech ×9IoT ×9
HQs:United States×47Canada×2Switzerland×1Mexico×1Singapore×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 42 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×262 founders×153 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 36 founders with education data
Missouri University of Science and Technology ×3Stanford University ×3Washington University in St. Louis ×3Indiana University Bloomington ×2MIT Sloan School of Management ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×13Business & Management ×10Computer Science ×10Finance & Accounting ×4Economics ×2Humanities ×2Social Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history
Google ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Goldman Sachs ×2IBM ×2Needle ×2Purdue University ×2Qualcomm ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)
Portfolio companies · 105 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2021 · 12019 · 12018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 12013 · 17 dated
AdStash provides a platform and device that enables businesses to monetize digital screens through targeted advertising, serving venues ranging from small retail stores to large facilities with multiple displays.
AdTechSaaSToronto, CA
Co-investorsalphabet angelsBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Venture CapitalExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPHarvard Business Angels of Chicago+2 more
AGOGIE makes activewear with resistance bands built into apparel and accessories, such as leggings and elbow sleeves, that add constant resistance to increase muscle activation during movement.
Direct to ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
AirWorks provides AI-enabled geospatial processing and field intelligence solutions for infrastructure projects, serving telecommunications, power, architecture, engineering, construction, and government sectors.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechBoston, US
David Morczinek(CEO & Co-Founder)inAdam Kersnowski(Chief Evangelist & Co-Founder)inMaxim Doubenski(Director)Venkat Srinivasan(Director)
Co-investors515 VenturesCreative VenturesCybernetix VenturesGroundBreak VenturesHomeTeam VenturesInnospark Ventures+5 more
Saint Louis, US
NATHAN M PETTYJOHN(Executive Officer, Director)MATTHEW KULIG(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRICK HOLTON, JR(Director)HAL GENTRY(Director)TRAVIS MITCHELL(Director)
Co-investorsCultivation Capital
Allosense designs and manufactures sensors, automated test systems, and software observability tools that provide real-time data capture and monitoring for factory production environments.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTWellness & FitnessSan Antonio, US
Roman Sandoval(CEO & Founder)inJoe Saporito(CFO)Reay Finigan(CTO)
Allumia helps utilities design and manage energy efficiency programs from launch through measured results, and helps small and medium-sized businesses cut energy use through lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration upgrades.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSeattle, US
Aaron Block(Executive Officer, Director)Eyal Levy(Director)
Co-investorsK Street CapitalSkyview Ventures7wire VenturesAllumia Ventures
Anchor operates an online marketplace connecting customers with licensed captains and yacht owners for boat rentals and yacht charters, offering access to over 10,000 captained yachts across destinations in the US, Bahamas, and Mexico.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsSilverton Partners
Test range infrastructure for autonomous vehicles (unmanned aerial, ground, and marine systems) serving commercial and defense sectors.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsDuluth, US
Matt Thomasson(Executive Officer)Steven Witt(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Cutrone(Director)Laura Barr(Director)
BoardCyndi Gula(Director)in
Co-investorsGula Tech AdventuresPerot JainPJCStoneMill Ventures
Appbase provides an open-source search and AI platform that enables developers to build composable search workflows and user interfaces with support for Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, OpenAI, and other backends.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Antonio, US
Siddharth Kothari(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Applied Particle Technology develops air quality sensors and AI-driven analytics platforms for industrial operations monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareIoTSaaSWellness & FitnessSt. Louis, US
Jiaxi Fang(Chief Executive Officer)inTandeep Chadha(Chief Technology Officer)inPratim Biswas(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsCorrelation VenturesTechstars
Nashville, US
John Cascarano(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCallais Capital ManagementLaunch TennesseeSand Hill AngelsFounders FundKraken
BenchmarkONE is a sales and marketing software platform offering marketing automation and CRM tools for small B2B businesses, marketing agencies, and SaaS companies to generate leads and win customers.
Marketing TechSaaSSales TechSt. Louis, US
Co-investorsMissouri Technology CorporationCultivation Capital
Benmedica builds BenCore, a platform designed to optimize medication benefit delivery for healthcare payers, prescribers, and pharmacists by integrating PBM operations with data intelligence to improve clarity and control over formulary management.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Big Heart Tea Co. sells packaged teas distributed through retailers, coffee shops, and small businesses across the country.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Lisa Govro(Founder)in
Bonfyre provides employee engagement tools embedded within Microsoft Teams, offering campaigns, celebrations, communications, feedback, recognition, and team activities.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSt. Louis, US
Mark Sawyier(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Dornfeld(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardStephen Sawyier(Director)Rick Holton, Jr.(Director)Matthew Porter(Director)
Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Bookelicious is an online retailer that sells books, with a focus on children's books and childhood literacy.
ConsumerE-commerceEdTechPalo Alto, US
Lea Anne Borders(Founder & CEO)inSteve Dalal(CPO)Liz Doerr(Fractional CFO)Marisa Keegan(Fractional CSO)in
Co-investors37 Angels
Boston Geospatial provides geospatial intelligence tools for risk screening, near real-time alerts, and monitoring of natural and anthropogenic threats such as geohazards, flooding, and fire.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureSpace TechBoston, US
Justin Oliveira(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEniac VenturesFour Acres CapitalSupernode Ventures
Campus is a licensed merchandise platform for college athletes and Greek organizations (fraternities and sororities), enabling athletes to earn money through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and custom merch sales.
E-commerceEdTechSports Tech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesConnetic VenturesHigh Street Equity PartnersIllinois VenturesIrishAngelsLightbank+3 more
Capacity builds an AI-powered platform for contact centers and support teams that automates customer support interactions through AI agents and agent assist tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSt. Louis, US
David Karandish(Founder)inChris Sims(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundConnecticut InnovationsFINTOP CapitalFOG VenturesFoothill VenturesMissionOG+3 more
CityData.AI provides big data and AI solutions to help organizations make data-driven decisions, with offerings including datasets, AI insights, hardware sensors, and data dashboards for civic applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechSan Francisco, US
Apurva Kumar(Founder & CEO)inMagdalena Cortinas(Head of Customer Success)in
Woodridge, US
Bernard Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)Julie Blumreiter(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsWIND Ventures
Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSaaSSpace TechHouston, US
Marc Bell(Co-Founder and CEO)Guy de Carufel(Founder)inDax Garner(CTO)inJeff Edwards(VP of Engineering)inHanna Steplewska(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Roberts(Director)in
Co-investorsArgon VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Dolby Family VenturesDraper AssociatesGlasswing VenturesGrit Ventures+9 more
Coolfire develops mobile collaboration and situational awareness software that enables teams in military and enterprise settings to communicate and make real-time decisions.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechSaaSSt. Louis, US
Ben Langlinais(Executive Officer)Donald C Sharp(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel W Wacker(Executive Officer)Peter W. III Salsich(Executive Officer)Michael Leopold(Executive Officer)inJeffrey S. Keane(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsIrishAngels
goldplaited is a beauty finishing salon in Chicago that offers hands-on classes in makeup application, hair styling, and braiding techniques for consumers seeking personalized instruction.
ConsumerEdTechMarketplacesChicago, US
Co-investorsHyde Park AngelsKGC Capital
Capacity delivers AI-powered social media support that automatically generates on-brand responses, moderates conversations, and escalates complex issues to human agents across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSocial
Co-investorsSixThirty Ventures
Samba.tv is a TV recommendation service that aggregates content from streaming services and live TV, personalized based on viewing trends.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSt. Louis, US
Alex Quinn(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Baker(Director)John Lowrey(Director)
Co-investorsAugust CapitalGFR FundLauder PartnersNelstone VenturesPJCProgress Ventures+3 more
FastDemocracy provides a platform that helps legislative advocates and policy professionals analyze and strategically engage with the legislative process using data-driven insights.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Grant(Chief Executive Officer)Sara(Chief Innovation Officer)Anatolij(Chief Technology Officer)
Fluint builds a "context engineering" layer that unifies a company's go-to-market data (CRM, conversations, emails, data warehouse) and trains private ML models on real deal outcomes to deliver revenue-relevant context to AI agents and sales reps.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechDenver, US
NATHANAEL NASRALLA(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)PATRICK RILEY(Director)
Co-investorsMucker CapitalPHX Ventures
Fraym produces census-like, ward-level population data anywhere in the world using novel data sources and AI.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechArlington, US
Benjamin C Leo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBobby Pittman(Director)inJudd Devermont(Director)inGuillaume Castel(Director)Queen Nworisara Quinn(Director)in
Co-investorsKupanda Capital
Gainsight provides a customer intelligence platform for revenue and sales teams that helps identify and prevent revenue leakage, optimize renewal processes, and identify expansion opportunities within existing customer bases.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechMountain View, US
Nick Mehta(Founder)inJames Eberlin(Director)Theodore Stann(Chief Financial Officer)Allison Pickens(Founder)Jim Eberlin(Founder)Sreedhar Peddineni(Founder)
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersCisco InvestmentsFounders Circle CapitalGolub Growth+8 more
GiftAMeal is a mobile app that donates to local food banks based on photos users take while dining at participating restaurants.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsVillhard Growth PartnersUDHC
Granular.ai develops geospatial monitoring and analysis software for defense and intelligence applications, operating production systems for industrial site monitoring and search-space reduction under government programs.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechFintechBelmont, US
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Techstars
HeXalayer develops and supplies advanced materials—including turbostratic graphene and other carbon materials—for research and product development in electrochemistry, conductive and thermal composites, sensing, catalysis, coatings, and energy storage.
Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsLouisville, US
Harut Vardanyan(Founder)in
HIPAAtrek is a compliance management software that helps healthcare organizations organize, automate, and report on HIPAA compliance tasks in a centralized platform.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLegalTechSaaSSaint Charles, US
Sarah Badahman(Founder & President)inAmy(CEO)Ed Camp(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAEON Foundry
InfraLytiks applies machine learning and AI to analyze and visualize multi-spectral and multi-dimensional data from multiple sources.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Kevin Prendergast(President)Akash Vidyadharan(CTO & Software Developer)Tyler Carter(COO & CFO)
Juristat provides a comprehensive intellectual property dataset and analytics platform for patent teams, helping patent practitioners and IP strategists make informed prosecution decisions and portfolio management choices.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLegalTech
Robert Ward(Founder)in
Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Kadri Clothing designs and sells functional outdoor and occupational apparel for women in demanding roles such as emergency response and military service.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
KIND is a consumer skincare and personal care brand offering soaps, body products, and cosmetics across multiple product lines including body care, face care, lip care, and scented products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Kinnami develops resilient, zero-trust data infrastructure purpose-built for distributed and disconnected environments including space, battlefield, and IoT systems.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTBoston, US
Christopher Chandler(Co-founder & CTO)
Kwema makes a smart badge reel with a discreet duress button that lets employees call for help, plus an emergency response system that automates roll call during evacuations.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Carmina Santamaria(Founder)in
Co-investorsmHUB
St. Louis, US
Anton Xavier(Executive Officer, Director)DAGAN XAVIER(Executive Officer)inDheeraj Patri(Executive Officer, Director)EDUARDO MARIA XAVIER(Executive Officer)RONAK SHETH(Executive Officer)
BoardKyle Welborn(Director)in
Co-investorsDelta-v CapitalMercury FundSerra VenturesUrban Capital Network
Fazit makes a waterproof, sweat-proof makeup product designed for fast application and easy removal.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Clever is a real estate marketplace that helps investors find and compare local agents experienced in investment property purchases, offering tools like cap rate and rental property calculators.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechSt. Louis, US
Ben Mizes(Founder, Clever Real Estate)inLuke Babich(CEO, Clever Real Estate)Jake Cardenas(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCultivation Capital
Mentor Spaces provides a structured mentorship platform for nonprofits, universities, and companies to automate mentor-mentee matching, scheduling, and outcome tracking.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSDenver, US
Chris Motley(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactiSelect FundMissouri Technology CorporationService Provider CapitalTechstarsGE Ventures+1 more
Mingo Smart Factory offers manufacturing productivity and analytics software that delivers real-time factory floor visibility to help manufacturers reduce downtime and improve profitability.
Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureIoTSaaS
Bryan Sapot(CEO)
MyMarkit is a fintech transaction marketplace for retail and resale goods built around lossless, ledger-backed transactions.
Co-investorsEast West Ventures EWVExpert DOJOPitbull VenturesType One Ventures
Native AI is an always-on market intelligence platform that analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to help companies understand and predict consumer preferences and behavior.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesTech Square VenturesTribes Ventures
Nulogy provides a manufacturing operations platform serving manufacturers, co-packers, and logistics providers in over 15 countries.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Donald Tham(Founder)in
Co-investorsKlass CapitalRubicon Technology PartnersTola Capital
oneKIN provides creative technology solutions for small businesses, particularly BIPOC-owned enterprises, to increase visibility and drive sustainable growth through an ecommerce marketplace and livestream shopping app.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAd Astra Ventures
PixElement provides a photogrammetry processing platform that converts drone and aerial imagery into maps, 3D models, and engineering deliverables.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Benjamin Vander Jagt(Founder)in
Polysentry provides software platforms that integrate, manage, and secure data using AI to help governments and global enterprises analyze and derive actionable insights.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise Software
Tyler Cicirello(Founder)inJosiah Adams(Founder)in
Pixel Press develops software that transforms physical drawings and building-block configurations into interactive games playable across computers, tablets, consoles, and mobile devices.
Creator EconomyEdTechGamingHardwareSt. Louis, US
Purfresh develops an automated air and surface purification system for disinfecting unoccupied indoor spaces such as offices, healthcare facilities, and restaurants.
CleantechHardwareHealthtechIoT
Reach Dynamics enables marketers to send targeted physical mail to prospects and customers within 48-72 hours of their digital interactions, combining direct mail with digital activity tracking.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Rebate Bus provides comprehensive rebate management services across the industry, offering data-driven solutions designed to deliver personalized customer experiences at scale.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
RecallHQ provides VIN-level vehicle recall data and a private-label recall communications platform used by automotive dealers, OEMs, and platforms to run compliant recall outreach and drive service appointments.
Data & InfrastructureMobility & TransportationSaaS
Recursive Labs builds visual customer engagement software that lets businesses see, guide, and assist customers in real time within their online environments.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Retrievables operates a marketplace platform connecting companies with delinquent accounts to collection law firms that bid on cases and collect outstanding debts.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsLightbank
RippleNami is a technology company that develops blockchain-based traceability and transparency solutions for governments, businesses, and individuals.
Data & InfrastructureGovTechSan Diego, US
Philip R. Ghan(Executive Officer, Director)G. W. VanDeWeghe, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Hinrichs(Executive Officer)inAlan Stewart(Executive Officer)Jaye Connolly(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBootstrap Venture PartnersGolden Seeds
Root'd makes single-serving stick-pack drink mixes that combine multivitamins, hydration, energy, and immunity nutrition in one packet.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Adams Chimera(Founder)in
Scout Space develops technologies for real-time sensing, data processing, and autonomous systems to protect space infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechAlexandria, US
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcDecisive PointFusionHelios CapitalTechstarsWashington Harbour Partners
Sejal offers self-paced online learning programs in leadership, job-ready technical and professional skills (including exam prep for CPA and NCLEX), and personal growth, built on Wiley's educational content.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
Semantix designs, builds, and operates AI-driven intelligent enterprises at scale, transforming complex business environments through orchestrated data, artificial intelligence, and enterprise operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Dave Ramish(Founder)inJohn Ramish(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorFJ Labs
Shyft Power Solutions is an energy technology company that builds digital metering, operating, and revenue management software for utility companies and power service providers in emerging markets.
CleantechEnergyIoTSaaS
Co-investorsElevate CapitalSWAN Impact NetworkThird Sphere
Slasify provides global HR solutions including employer of record, payroll processing, and contractor management services for companies hiring remote teams across 150+ countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSingapore, SG
Hsiang-Yu Wang(Founder)in
SOBI Analytics provides real-time business signal monitoring and predictive planning for strategic decision-making, integrating with accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
SpenDebt is a financial technology company that helps consumers pay down debt through automatic micropayments, adding a pre-defined amount to each transaction that is applied monthly to the user's debt account.
ConsumerFintech
Kiley Summers(Co-founder)inTyLisha Summers(Co-founder)
Spinball manufactures automated baseball pitching machines sold to Major League Baseball teams, colleges, high schools, and individual players for practice.
HardwareSports Tech
SteamaCo develops software and IoT platforms for power utilities and energy operators to optimize grid management, reduce losses, and enable decentralized energy systems.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyIoTManchester, UK
Co-investorsPraetura VenturesEquatorLoftyInc Capital
SUNSTATION USA manufactures and distributes weather-resistant, touch-free sunscreen dispensers for public spaces to prevent sunburns and skin cancer.
HardwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessUSA, US
Switched Source develops medium voltage power electronics devices, such as its Tie Controller and Phase-EQ products, that automate dynamic re-balancing of load across phases and distribution circuits for electric distribution utilities.
CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareChicago, US
Lane Nelson(Cofounder)inCHARLES MURRAY(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCubit CapitalThird Derivative
TalentSensus is an integrated workforce management platform that automates core labor market functions for career centers, employers, job seekers, and educational providers.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Terradepth collects ocean data at scale using autonomous underwater vehicles and delivers processed intelligence through a cloud platform.
Data & InfrastructureDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpNimble VenturesSeagate Technology
ThinkPlayful creates play-based learning experiences that help children build math skills and a positive relationship with math.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechGamingSt. Louis, US
Tyler Schwartz(Founder, CEO)inDr. Elizabeth Schwartz(Founder, COO)
Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Tourlami is a plant-based ingredients company that makes plant-based butter for professional use, aimed at foodservice and pastry professionals such as bakers.
ConsumerFoodTech
Susannah Schoolman(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersSustainable Food Ventures
Tunespeak operates a fan engagement platform for the music industry that helps artists identify and reward their most dedicated fans through prizes and campaigns.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSt. Louis, US
Richard Pernikoff(Manager)Tom Pernikoff(Co-Founder & CEO)in
BoardBrian Matthews(Manager)in
Co-investorsCultivation CapitalSerra Ventures
Veeper offers AI-powered tools that detect and block leaked coupon codes for ecommerce brands, helping reduce unauthorized discounts, affiliate over-payments, and sales misattribution.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech
Jordan Williams(Founder)inWasim Irshad, Ph.D.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalDorm RoomHabitat PartnersKeyhorse Capital
Venku is an online marketplace connecting outdoor "Outfitters"—hunting guides and private landowners—with hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, letting hosts list hunting and fishing property, guided trips, campsites, RV hookups, tours, and educational outings.
ConsumerMarketplacesSports Tech
Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Verb offers an AI and SMS platform for fitness coaches and their teams to engage clients at key accountability moments, aiming to build lasting habits, reduce client churn, and grow revenue.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Suzi Sosa(Executive Officer, Director)Vincent Miceli(CEO & Founder)inArtur Kiulian(CTO)Nolan Parker(Head of Product)Thomas Meredith(Director)Lance Fors(Director)
Co-investorsGlobal Founders CapitalNebari Ventures
VettyOnboard is a document and workflow automation platform for hiring teams that manages onboarding documents, I-9 and W-9 forms, identity verification, and candidate agreements.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investors3Lines Venture CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)SemperVirens Venture CapitalStout Street Capital
CesiumAstro develops AI-enhanced, software-defined communications systems for space, air, and ground domain applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechNew York City, US
Daniel Morozoff(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Ellis(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomPrefix CapitalR/GA VenturesSamsung NextSocial StartsTechstars+1 more
Xona Space Systems operates Pulsar, a positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) service delivered from a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit that broadcasts a new signal to augment or replace GPS.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechBurlingame, US
Brian Manning(Founder)inTyler Reid(Founder)inAdrien Perkins(Director)Paul Tarantino(Founder)
BoardSky Dayton(Director)inLewis Jones(Director)in
Co-investorsAloniqArmada Investment AGBeyond Earth VenturesCraft VenturesCross Culture VenturesFirst Spark Ventures, Llc+17 more
Youthful Savings is a learning platform that delivers youth entrepreneurship and financial education programs, including live experiences, learning exercises, and a "My Own Business Challenge." Its programs are offered to schools, after-school programs, and community organizations to build business, technology, and economic skills among young people.
EdTechImpact & Social Good
Other
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSwitched Source · leadsontrees.com · Dec 1, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Capital Innovators made?
- Capital Innovators has 105 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Capital Innovators invest at?
- Capital Innovators invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Capital Innovators's typical check size?
- Capital Innovators typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What sectors does Capital Innovators focus on?
- Capital Innovators focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Capital Innovators located?
- Capital Innovators is headquartered in St. Louis, US.
- Does Capital Innovators lead rounds?
- Yes, Capital Innovators leads investment rounds.
- Who does Capital Innovators co-invest with?
- Capital Innovators most often shares deals with Techstars, Missouri Technology Corporation, Alumni Ventures, among 152 tracked co-investors.
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