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Cathexis Ventures

Venture capital

Houston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

Also known as A Texas · Cathexis · Cathexis Holdings · Cathexis Ventures Ill

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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 Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$250K – $1M
HQ
Houston, Texas, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
158
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
10

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 142 of 158 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×68SaaS ×60AI & Machine Learning ×47Advanced Manufacturing ×23Fintech ×23Consumer ×21Healthtech ×20Hardware ×19

HQs:United States×89India×12Canada×6United Kingdom×5Chile×3Nigeria×3

Who they back

founder profiles across 82 portfolio companies
24%
solo founders
20 of 82 mapped founding teams
43%
repeat founders
of 135 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 14 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×393 founders×124+ founders×11

Where their founders studiedfrom 127 founders with education data

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×6University of California, Berkeley ×6Carnegie Mellon University ×5Universidad Blas Pascal ×5Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Harvard University ×3Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi ×3MIT Sloan School of Management ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 120 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×33Engineering ×31Business & Management ×26Economics ×13Finance & Accounting ×10Humanities ×6Mathematics & Statistics ×6Physics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 135 founders with career history

Google ×5Microsoft ×5Brex ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Acosta ×2American Campus Communities ×2Columbia University in the City of New York ×2Consorcio ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×66

10 founders hold a PhD · 11 hold an MBA (of 135 with degree data)

Investments · 158 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 42023 · 32022 · 62021 · 52020 · 22019 · 22018 · 12017 · 125 dated

Momentusmomentus.spacein𝕏NASDAQ: MNTSSeed

A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.

Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Mikhail Kokorich(President)inJohn Rood(Executive Officer)inRob Schwarz(Executive Officer)inLon Ensler(Executive Officer)inJoel Sercel(Founding CTO)inJoseph Oorebeek(Senior Staff R\u0026D Scientist)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsC3 VenturesEvolution VC PartnersJames Beshara FundNazcaOne Way VenturesPrime Movers Lab+8 more

Advantage Clubadvantageclub.aiin𝕏Seed

AdvantageClub.ai operates an employee engagement and rewards platform that provides corporates with client and employee benefits, perks, and rewards through a network of brand partners.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessGurugram, IN

Sourabh Deorah(Founder)inSmiti Bhatt Deorah(Founder)inGirish Bindal(CMO)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAlteria CapitalAxilor VenturesBeaconsfield CapitalBroom VenturesEastlink Capital PartnersFlucas Ventures+16 more

AgendaProagendapro.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $3.7M

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

Co-investorsCapria VenturesKayyak VenturesRiverwood CapitalY CombinatorChile VenturesFen Ventures+6 more

Apply Designapplydesign.ioinSeed

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

Co-investorsFusion VCUrban InnovationY CombinatorCabra VCCitrine VentureFusion+3 more

arnataarnata.comin𝕏Seed

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)inQuinn Cox(Sales)Yaffa Holmes(Ops)Adrian Obeso(HR)Elim Kuk(Head of Operations)Jonathan Berger(Head of Engineering)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFundersClubSmartGateVCStreamlined VenturesY CombinatorFlexportFormic Ventures+4 more

Avocademyavocademy.comin

Avocademy is an online bootcamp that teaches UX/UI design skills to career changers with no prior design experience, preparing them for roles with a job guarantee.

EdTechMiami, US

Maca Baigorria(Founder)inAlexandra Amico(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsK20 FundMPG FundY Combinator

Baubapbaubap.comin𝕏Seed

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)inRoberto Salcedo NietoKatarina Szulenyiova(Head of People)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalFuel Venture CapitalGrant Park VenturesNeer Venture PartnersPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)+8 more

BBybbymilk.com𝕏Seed

BBy manufactures a device that converts breast milk into shelf-stable powder while preserving its immunological properties, serving neonatal intensive care units seeking to reduce preparation time and milk waste.

HealthtechMedical DevicesNew York City, US

Vansh Langer

Co-investors7G BioVenturesPioneerY CombinatorAtypical VenturesFriends Family CapitalGaingels+1 more

Bensonmeetbenson.com

Benson is an AI-powered personal investment assistant that automatically selects and trades stocks on behalf of individual investors.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Phillip Aubrey(President)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorRelevance Ventures

Bentocartbentocart.cominSeed

A meal delivery service that curates prepared meals from restaurants and food makers for busy professionals in the Bay Area, with customers ordering weekly and receiving reheated meals delivered to their door.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Joseph Lai(Founder)inWenjing Yu(Founder)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsY CombinatorHH Investments Pte.Moontower VCPareto HoldingsZhenFund

Betterhalfbetterhalf.aiin𝕏Seed

Indian matrimony and matchmaking app that helps users find genuine and verified profiles for marriage.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocialBengaluru, IN

Pawan Gupta(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBVP InvestorsEmles Venture PartnersMaiora Rebel VenturesMplier CapitalNurture Venture PartnersPioneer+11 more

Biofire Technologiesbiofire.io

Biometric smart gun with fingerprint and facial recognition

Kai Kloepfer(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesDraper AssociatesNat Turner10X CapitalFounders FundGaingels+2 more

Bizwisebizwise.comin𝕏

Bizwise provides a team management module that centralizes employee access to website editing, professional email, and customer management tools from a single platform.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesCleo CapitalDorm Room

BlueCargobluecargo.ioin𝕏Seed

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)inNaveen Jain(Investor)inClement Renault(Advisor)Arthus de Saint ChaffrayAkash Deshpande(Engineering Hiring Manager)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsExpaHyperguapKima VenturesLeft Lane CapitalSoma CapitalVentureSouq+16 more

Bolsterbolsterbuilt.comin𝕏Seed

Bolster provides construction management software for residential construction, focusing on estimation and digital workflows to modernize how projects are bought, sold, and managed.

Construction TechFintechMarketplacesPropTechSaaSCalgary, CA

Mike Bignold(Founder)inAbhishek Dubey(Founder)Shashi Prakash(Founder)Dave VassLewis Cowie(COO)Jena Rhydderch(Human Resources)

Co-investorsFUSESoma CapitalTakeoff CapitalY CombinatorCERVIN VENTURESCheyenne Ventures+13 more

Boostlyboostly.cominSeed · Jan 2025

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)inSteve Carter(Manager, Customer Success)Travis Hurst(Head of Marketing)Jim Mayes(CTO)Travisse Hansen(Head of Product)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsTrestle PartnersY CombinatorBeagle VenturesDragon CapitalGoodwater CapitalPeakSpan Capital Partners+4 more

Canixcanix.comin𝕏Series A

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)inArtem PasyechnykJames Hudon(Head of Engineering)Gabriel Elkind(Lead Engineer)Eric Van Egmond(Vice President of Engineering)Nicole Ziegler(Chief of Staff)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsConvergeEmles Venture PartnersFelicis VenturesMAVA VenturesY CombinatorAlexander Geza Marcus Pejacsevich+9 more

Careeristcareerist.cominSeed · Mar 2023 · $8M

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 \u0026 CBO)inMax Gusakov(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsSmart Partnership CapitalVenture SolutionsY CombinatorA.partnersCold Start VenturesGrant Park Ventures+4 more

Clinikallyclinikally.comin𝕏Seed

Clinikally develops and sells dermatology-backed skin and hair care products for Indian consumers, complemented by online consultations with dermatologists.

Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessGurugram, IN

Arjun Soin(Founder)inKunika Mukhi(Talent)Harmeet Singh(Finance)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalEntrepreneur VenturesTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)VentureSouqWorldQuant VenturesY Combinator+10 more

Cofactrcofactr.comin𝕏Seed

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)inMatt Haber(Founder)Phil Gulley(Founder)Dilly Sanborn-Marsh(Chief of Staff)Noah Trueblood(Data Lead)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBroom VenturesCorrelation VenturesDnx VenturesFloating PointPioneer+9 more

College Pulsecollegepulse.com𝕏Seed

College Pulse operates a platform for collecting and sharing student opinion data across college campuses.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Terren Klein(CEO)inJake Gaba(Vice President Marketing)Carter Bastian(Senior Engineer)Tim Lentz(Front-end Engineer)Chase Klein(Recruiter)Mary Bagley(Panel Manager)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorConversion CapitalMadrona Venture GroupNorwest Venture PartnersFrialeGMO VenturePartners+2 more

CoreCarecorecare.aiinSeed

CoreCare builds AI-powered operations and billing management software for long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US

Dennis Antonelos(CEO)inMehrdad Shafaie(COO)inGeoffrey Roguelon(CTO)inTravis DockterRobert Antonelos(Vice President of Operations)Ramon de Jonge(Frontend Engineer)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFundersClubHDS CapitalMaccabee VenturesPrimetime PartnersVentureSouqY Combinator+8 more

Corvus Roboticscorvus-robotics.comin𝕏Seed · Sep 2024

Corvus Robotics builds autonomous drones that perform warehouse inventory scanning and material handling automation for large enterprises across North America.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Jackie Wu(CEO)inKabir Mohammed(Director)inCorvus Robotics. He(Founder)Jackie Wu Kabir Mohammed(Founder)Mohammed Kabir(Founder)Jonathan Sandau(Chief Software Architect)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorCIBUS ENTERPRISE FUND II LPf7 VenturesGoAhead VenturesOne Way VenturesS2G Investments+9 more

Craniometrixcraniometrix.cominSeed

Craniometrix provides AI-powered care navigation and support services to help dementia patients remain at home while reducing hospitalizations for their families and caregivers.

HealthtechNew York City, US

Nikhil Patel(Founder)inNeel PatelRafael Jacobovitz(Founding Engineer)Jen Kaplan(Founding Engineer)Billy Young(Head of Growth)Jon Amos(Vice President, Operations)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsDefy PartnersOlive Tree CapitalY CombinatorQuiet CapitalRebel FundRomulus Capital+2 more

Cyblecyble.comin𝕏Seed · Jul 2023

Cyble provides threat intelligence and security solutions for organizations to protect against cyber threats across their attack surface.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Beenu Arora(Founder)inManish Chachada(Founder)inTom Humphrey(Director)Thomas Siah(Head of Delivery and Business Development (APAC))Mandar Patil(Vice President–International Market \u0026 Customer Success)Richard Sands(General Manager - North America)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesGrant Park VenturesKing River CapitalKube VCPICUS CAPITALSpider Capital+8 more

Cyteracytera.bio

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Decentrodecentro.techin𝕏Series A

Decentro provides APIs and SDKs that enable companies to connect with legacy financial institutions across India and APAC, replacing the fragmented integration process with a unified platform and sandbox environment.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechBengaluru, IN

Rohit Taneja(Founder)inPratik Daudkhane(Co-founder)Raunak Dembla(Core Founding Team)Seep Miglani(HR \u0026 EA)Anchal Singh(HR)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAtlantis Tech Pte. Ltd.FundersClubSoma CapitalStonewater VenturesUncorrelated VenturesUpsparks Capital+14 more

Deskimodeskimo.cominSeed

Deskimo operates a marketplace connecting employees with pay-per-use office and workspace access across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, allowing them to book nearby workspace by the minute through a mobile app.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Christian Mischler(Founder)inRaphael Cohen(Founder)inOscar Lopez(CTO)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAmand VenturesPioneerSeed XY CombinatorEarlsfield CapitalGlobal Founders Capital+2 more

Destinusdestinus.comin

Destinus develops the Hornet Block 2, a mobile canister-launched dual-role system that intercepts subsonic aerial threats and conducts precision strikes against maritime and ground targets.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics

Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsblueworld.groupConny & Co.NazcaOne Way VenturesSoma CapitalYaday+4 more

DigiBuilddigibuild.comin𝕏Seed

DigiBuild is a construction procurement platform that helps general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners source materials, reduce costs, and maintain project timelines.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMiami, US

Robert Salvador(Founder)inApril Moss(Co-Founder & former COO / Chief Customer Officer)inIvan Franco(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsPICUS CAPITALDraper AssociatesChain ReactionEmerging VenturesHelium-3 VenturesMana Ventures+10 more

Dr. Treatdrtreat.com𝕏Seed

A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Rakesh Tondon(Founder)inHetal Shah(Founder)incharlie bowman(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersDG Daiwa VenturesGrant Park VenturesMaiora Rebel VenturesScrum VenturesVU Venture Partners+9 more

DynamoFLdynamo.aiin𝕏Jul 2023

Dynamo provides automated AI risk evaluation and red-teaming tools designed to assess the privacy, safety, and compliance of AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Christian Lau(Founder)inVaikkunth Mugunthan(Founder)inEmile Indik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Oliver Liu(Director of Engineering)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCanapi VenturesFormus CapitalKickstart InnovationMerus CapitalSamsung NextSoma Capital+5 more

Easoleasol.comin𝕏Seed

Easol is a commerce platform designed for experience creators to manage and monetize their experience businesses.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Ben Simpson(CEO)inLisa Simpson(Chief Creative Officer)inChris Lowder(CTO)Sasha Gerrand(CTO)Kyle Byrne(Software Engineer)Lee-Jon Ball(CTO)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFoundation CapitalNotion CapitalVenture SolutionsY CombinatorFMZ Ventures NewSlow Ventures+2 more

Easy Expunctionseasyexpunctions.com𝕏

Easy Expunctions provides an online software service that helps individuals clear, seal, or expunge their arrest and criminal records without hiring a lawyer, guiding them through the state filing process.

ConsumerLegalTechSaaS

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCleo CapitalGeekdomLegalTechSpringTime VenturesCapital FactoryStand Together Ventures Lab

Edenedenmed.comin𝕏Seed

Eden creates digital products to deliver healthcare services and health solutions to a broad audience.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMexico, MX

Julián Cantú(Co-Fundador, CEO)inRaymundo Gonzalez(CTO)inAntonio Torres(CTO)Fernando LopezFernando López(Director of Software Engineering)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAtacama VenturesBrainstorm VenturesDalus CapitalHummingbird VenturesSierra Ventures+21 more

Eternaleternal.gg𝕏SeedAcquired

Eternal is a Los Angeles NFT marketplace for trading Twitch streamer clips, a Y Combinator W20 company now listed as acquired.

ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Jeffrey Tong(Founder)inAlex Mather(Founder)inReggie James(Founder)Derek ChianginJelyn Hermosa(Chief of Staff)

Co-investorsArrington CapitalCoinbase VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAmbush CapitalArrington XRP Capital+17 more

Evaeva.guruin

Eva is a commerce operating system that combines AI-powered technology with expert operators to manage advertising, ranking, inventory, and operations across Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and TikTok.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Hai Mag(Chairman & CEO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Fancyfancyapp.live𝕏Acquired

A UK-based grocery delivery service that brings snacks, beverages, and household items to customers within 30 minutes.

ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB

Arnie Englander(Founder)inJack Wilson(Founder)inAlistair Pullen(Software Engineer)inSam Stenner(Software Engineer)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalY CombinatorAmerican Express Ventures (Amex)HeadlineInvestcorpVenture Investment Associates

Federacyfederacy.comin𝕏SeedDefunct

Federacy provides manual penetration testing services for startups and enterprises to identify vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications, APIs, and network infrastructure.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

James Sulinski(Founder)inWilliam Lovely(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorFounders First Capital PartnersLiquid VenturesPrasetia DwidharmaVenture Investment Associates

Ferveretferveret.comin𝕏Seed

Ferveret develops advanced cooling technology for data centers and computing infrastructure, using subcooled boiling methods derived from nuclear reactor engineering.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Reza Azizian(Founder)inMatteo Bucci(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesCerberus VenturesThe E14 FundTO VCValkyrieY Combinator+7 more

Firehawkfirehawkaerospace.comin𝕏

Firehawk Aerospace manufactures solid rocket motors, energetic materials, and propellant using additive (3D printing) manufacturing to produce propellant grains and hybrid rocket engine components.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechWilmington, US

Will Edwards(Cofounder)inAndrew Wills Edwards(Executive Officer)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBackswing VenturesCubit CapitalDecisive PointDraper AssociatesPlains VenturesRed Beard Ventures+5 more

Flux Autofluxauto.aiinSeed

Flux retrofits existing material handling equipment with AI-powered autonomy hardware, enabling warehouses to automate pallet movement, material transport, and logistics tasks without purchasing new machines or modifying infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBengaluru, IN

Pranav Manpuria(Founder)inAbhishek Gupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsMetaplanetSoma CapitalTrueSight VenturesVentureSouqY CombinatorAsymmetry Ventures+2 more

Four Growersfourgrowers.cominSeed

Four Growers develops automated solutions for greenhouse crop management to support the agricultural technology sector.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechHardwareRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Brandon Contino(CEO)inDan Chi(CTO)inJohn P. Quayle(Chief of Staff)inDan Chișu(Founder)inCameron Beichner(Chief of Staff)John Quayle(Chief of Staff)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAmritam HoldingsBetter Food VenturesGagarin Capital PartnersOspraie Ag ScienceStage 1 VenturesTaver Capital+6 more

Freyfrey.com𝕏SeedDefunct

Frey makes liquid laundry detergent products that are free of harsh chemicals and toxins.

CleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerCA, US

Aidan Porter(CTO)inErin Robert Frey(Partner)inLeif Frey(Head of Direction)in

Co-investorsC3 VenturesJam FundY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcAltaclub VCASF Ventures Ltd.+8 more

Galaxylaunchpointhq.comin𝕏SeedDefunct

LaunchPoint is a creator marketing platform that connects brands with a network of 50,000+ creators for on-demand content partnerships.

Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Adam Neuwirth(Founder)inAndrew Simpson(Head of Growth)Nadia Latifi(COO)

Co-investorsRaineRed Bear AngelsY CombinatorCory LevyElefundGalaxy Ventures+3 more

Genuitygogenuity.comin𝕏Seed

Genuity is a cloud platform that provides data management and security solutions for customers to safely store and manage their information.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US

Colum Donahue(Founder)inJason Noble(Founder)inZaeem asif(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCounterpart VenturesY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalVenture Investment Associates

Geositegeosite.ioSeries AAcquired

Geosite is a cloud platform that aggregates public and commercial geospatial data including satellite imagery, allowing users to search, purchase, and manage datasets for planning and operations.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Rachel Olney(Founder)inDan Lim(Engineering)Stella Yu(Director of Operations)Candace Scott(Assistant)Daniela Moody(CTO)

Co-investorsIntelis CapitalMS&AD VenturesY CombinatorBCo VentureBee PartnersGaingels+4 more

Getsenditgetsendit.com

Iconic Hearts develops social networking applications including Sendit, Noteit, and Locksmith, leveraging artificial intelligence to enable digital interactions among users.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Gigsgigs.comin𝕏Seed · Dec 2024

Gigs provides a platform (Gigs OS) that enables tech brands and other companies to launch and operate their own mobile services without managing telecom infrastructure directly.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Hermann Frank(CEO)inDennis Bauer(Founder)inJustin Scull(Product)Nandi Radmer(s Associate)Jennifer Heinze(Head of People \u0026 Culture)Gia Metreveli(Talent Acquisition)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBoxGroupCrane Venture PartnersE Nugget Ventures UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)Gradient VenturesRogue CapitalSpeedinvest+7 more

Glorifyglorify.globalin𝕏

Glorify makes a smart ring paired with a mobile app that lets Christian users capture sermons, prayers, and reflections by voice, receive prayer reminders and personalized Bible verses, and track wellness signals like stress and heart rate.

ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness

Ed B.(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investors4M HoldingAndreessen HorowitzLalotte VenturesBCF VenturesK5 GlobalSoftBank Group+1 more

Grabb-Itgrabb-it.ioinSeedDefunct

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMilpitas, US

Gaurav Garg(Founder)inWilliam Stanislaus(Founder)inMayur Maheshwari

Co-investorsY CombinatorBamboo Capital PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersLocus VenturesLYVCUpHonest Capital

GreaseBossgreaseboss.ioin𝕏Seed · Oct 2021

GreaseBoss provides lubrication management software for fixed plant facilities, enabling maintenance teams to monitor and control both automatic and manual greasing operations across equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTRoboticsSunshine Coast, AU

Peter Condoleon(Founder)inTim Hall(CEO)inLenore Gerschwitz(Chief Operating Officer)inSteve Barnett

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorPioneer77 PartnersKensington Trust SingaporeLiquid VenturesPipeline Capital

Heimdalheimdalccu.cominSeed · Nov 2021Defunct

Heimdal manufactures direct air capture equipment that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it permanently, operating facilities in the United States including the nation's largest low-cost capture plant.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDenver, US

Marcus Lima(CEO)inErik Millar(Founder)inFraser Christensen(Senior Process Engineer)Emily Hunter(Operations Manager)Chris Mitchell(CTO)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsActia PartnersBrighter CapitalBroom VenturesCool Climate CollectiveMetaplanetVoLo Earth Ventures+13 more

Hermes Roboticshermes-robotics.cominSeed

Hermes Robotics manufactures autonomy retrofit kits that enable low-speed vehicle automation for any vehicle type.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Guilhem Herail(Founder)inMattia PelissouEleonore Jacquemet(R\u0026D Engineer)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsRed Beard VenturesY CombinatorBerkeley SkyDeck FundDiaspora Ventures

Honeylovehoneylove.comin𝕏

Honeylove designs and manufactures women's shapewear and undergarments with carefully engineered construction and high-quality fabrics.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechLos Angeles, US

Betsie Larkin(CEO)inIgor Lebovic(Co-CEO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBullishLightspeed Venture PartnersSoma CapitalUnanimous CapitalY CombinatorDuro Ventures+1 more

Houmhoum.comin𝕏Seed · Oct 2021

Houm is a proptech platform that helps property owners list and rent residential properties in Latin America.

MarketplacesPropTechSantiago, CL

Benjamín Labra(Founder)inNicolas Knockaert(Founder)inBenjamin Ignacio Labra Zelaya(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Labra(Founder)inIan Lee(Founding Software Engineer)Juan Pablo Zepeda(Head of Operations)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCM VenturesEmles Venture PartnersFoundersX VenturesMagma PartnersMyelin VC+25 more

Howdy.comhowdy.cominSeed

Howdy.com connects US technology companies with software engineers across Latin America who operate within US business hours, and provides recruitment, equipment, benefits administration, and office space management to support distributed engineering teams.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechAustin, US

Jacqueline Samira(CEO)inFrank Licea(Founder)inMiliagros Cañal(Recruiter)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGreycroftObvious VenturesOpen Opportunity FundSupermomos Pte. Ltd.Y Combinator+4 more

Hypercontexthypercontext.comin𝕏SeedDefunct

An AI meeting assistant that records and transcribes meetings, organizes meeting data, and generates action items, ticket creation, recap emails, and CRM updates.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSToronto, CA

Brennan McEachran(Founder)inGraham McCarthy(CTO)Christopher Fraser(Senior Engineering Manager)Adam Walker(Senior Product Manager)

Co-investorsAiSprouts VCY CombinatorAccompliceMighty AngelsR1VTVC Capital

Inokyoinokyo.comSeedDefunct

Inokyo provides cashierless checkout technology for physical retail stores.

Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Tony Francis(CEO)inR RNikhil Shinday(COO)Ryan Brigden(Research Engineer)

Co-investorsY CombinatorLightspeed Venture PartnersOriginal CapitalSoma CapitalTwenty Two VenturesVenture Investment Associates

Other

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

BiofireEden MedVia Delivery

Exits · 11

1 IPOs · 10 acquisitions · showing 4

MomentusNASDAQ: MNTSInvoidacq. by BureauPry Financialsacq. by BrexRailbirdacq. by DraftKings

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How many investments has Cathexis Ventures made?
Cathexis Ventures has 158 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Cathexis Ventures invest at?
Cathexis Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
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Cathexis Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
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Does Cathexis Ventures lead rounds?
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Who does Cathexis Ventures co-invest with?
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