Cathexis Ventures
Venture capitalHouston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cathexis Ventures invests early in exceptional founders tackling difficult problems. It looks for dedicated, technically skilled, and creative leaders building products that people genuinely want, evidenced by engaged users, differentiated offerings, and strong retention. The firm favors companies that move with speed and efficiency, iterating responsively, defending their position, and scaling with high margins and simple onboarding. Its philosophy emphasizes radical open-mindedness and thoughtful disagreement as a path to discovering what is true.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 85 of 287 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×44SaaS ×36AI & Machine Learning ×29Fintech ×16Advanced Manufacturing ×13Healthtech ×10Marketplaces ×10Data & Infrastructure ×9
HQs:United States×51India×6Canada×4Chile×3Argentina×2United Kingdom×2
Investments · 287 tracked
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A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.
Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)inChris Hadfield(Director)John Rood(Executive Officer)Kimberly Reed(Director)Brian Kabot(Director)Vic Mercado(Director)
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
AdvantageClub provides employee benefits and corporate engagement platform that connects brands with employees and clients through exclusive rewards and privileges.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessGurugram, IN
Sourabh Deorah(Founder)inSmiti Bhatt Deorah(Founder)inGirish Bindal(CMO)
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
AgendaPro is an appointment scheduling and business management software for salons, spas, and wellness clinics.
ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSantiago, CL
Julio Guzman(Founder)inSebastian Hevia(Founder)inNicolás Rossi(Founder)inMatias Ulloa(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Apply Design is an AI-powered virtual staging platform for real estate that automatically removes furniture from photos and generates photorealistic renders with customizable furniture and styling.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Asaf Amit(Founder)inYaniv Knoll(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Arnata provides AI agents for transportation and logistics companies that automate repetitive tasks by syncing with transportation management systems, load boards, and phone systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Georgy Melkonyan(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Baubap is a regulated Mexican financial services company that provides microloans up to MXN 9,000 through a mobile app, using mobile-based evaluation rather than traditional credit history or income verification.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMexico City, MX
Roberto Salcedo(Founder)inLuis Villarreal(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Benson is an AI-powered personal investment assistant that automatically selects and trades stocks on behalf of individual investors.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Indian matrimony and matchmaking app that helps users find genuine and verified profiles for marriage.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialBengaluru, IN
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
A logistics solution provider serving small to large drayage providers, freight forwarders, and BCOs to reduce costs in import operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US
Alexandra Griffon(Founder)inLaura Theveniau(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Boostly helps restaurants acquire new customers and build loyalty through personalized text offers, automated review generation, and ROI tracking.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSLehi, US
Shane Murphy(Founder)inMikey Murphy(Founder)in
BoardMatt Melymuka(Director)
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Canix provides an ERP and seed-to-sale software platform designed for cannabis cultivators, distributors, and manufacturers to manage inventory, integrations with state regulatory systems, and business operations.
AgTechCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Stacey Hronowski(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Careerist helps job seekers discover tech careers that match their personality and interests through a personality quiz matching system.
EdTechFintechFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Ivan Tsybaev(Founder)inMax Glubochansky(Co-Founder & CBO)inMax Gusakov(Founder)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
Cofactr operates an electronics supply chain platform providing component intelligence, procurement execution, and ITAR-registered warehousing services for hardware manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US
Matthew Haber(Founder)inPhillip Gulley(Founder)in
BoardAJAY AGARWAL(Director)
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
College Pulse operates a platform for collecting and sharing student opinion data across college campuses.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Terren Klein(Founder/CEO)in
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
PartnerMark Friday· solo GP
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cathexis Ventures invest at?
- Cathexis Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Cathexis Ventures's typical check size?
- Cathexis Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does Cathexis Ventures focus on?
- Cathexis Ventures focuses on Consumer, Hardware, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cathexis Ventures located?
- Cathexis Ventures is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Does Cathexis Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Cathexis Ventures leads investment rounds.
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