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Cathexis Ventures

Venture capital

Houston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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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 Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$250K – $1M
HQ
Houston, Texas, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
171
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
5

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 105 of 171 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×46SaaS ×44AI & Machine Learning ×37Fintech ×18Advanced Manufacturing ×17Consumer ×13Hardware ×12Healthtech ×12

HQs:United States×63India×7Canada×4Argentina×3Chile×3Mexico×3

Who they back

founder profiles across 76 portfolio companies
33%
solo founders
25 of 76 mapped founding teams
56%
repeat founders
of 124 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×252 founders×343 founders×114+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 123 founders with education data

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×7Carnegie Mellon University ×5Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi ×4Universidad Blas Pascal ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4École de technologie supérieure ×3Harvard University ×3Stanford University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 105 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×26Engineering ×25Business & Management ×23Economics ×10Finance & Accounting ×10Humanities ×5Mathematics & Statistics ×5Physics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 124 founders with career history

DeepMind ×4Brex ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Acosta ×2Alchemist ×2American Campus Communities ×2Consorcio ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×53

10 founders hold a PhD · 11 hold an MBA (of 120 with degree data)

Investments · 171 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 32023 · 12022 · 52021 · 22020 · 12019 · 114 dated

Momentusmomentus.spacein𝕏NASDAQ: MNTS

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)inJohn Rood(Executive Officer)inRob Schwarz(Executive Officer)inLon Ensler(Executive Officer)in

BoardBrian Kabot(Director)Jon Layman(Executive Officer)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersJames Beshara FundNazcaOne Way VenturesPrime Movers LabSQN Venture Partners, LLC+2 more

Advantage Clubadvantageclub.aiin𝕏

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(Co-Founder & CEO)inSmiti Bhatt Deorah(Co-Founder & COO)inGirish Bindal(CMO)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAlteria CapitalAxilor VenturesBroom VenturesEastlink Capital PartnersFlucas VenturesKube VC+5 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 CombinatorFen VenturesSoftbank Latin America Fund

Apply Designapplydesign.ioin

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(Co-founder & CEO)inYaniv Knoll(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFusion VCUrban InnovationY Combinator

arnataarnata.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsFundersClubSmartGateVCStreamlined VenturesY Combinator

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.comin𝕏

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 Nieto

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalFuel Venture CapitalNeer Venture PartnersPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Startups+2 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

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorRelevance Ventures

Betterhalfbetterhalf.aiin𝕏

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-investorsEmles Venture PartnersRebel FundY CombinatorFinSight VenturesLeonis InvestissementS2 Capital+1 more

Biofirebiofire.io

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBreak Trail Ventures

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.ioin𝕏

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

Co-investorsExpaHyperguapKima VenturesLeft Lane CapitalVentureSouqY Combinator+5 more

Boostlyboostly.cominJan 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)in

BoardMatt Melymuka(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsTrestle PartnersY CombinatorPeakSpan Capital Partners

Canixcanix.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsConvergeEmles Venture PartnersY Combinator

Careeristcareerist.cominMar 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 & CBO)inMax Gusakov(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsSmart Partnership CapitalY CombinatorCold Start VenturesGrant Park VenturesXploration Capital

Cofactrcofactr.comin𝕏

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)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBroom VenturesDnx VenturesFloating PointY CombinatorBain Capital Ventures

College Pulsecollegepulse.com𝕏

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

Co-investorsY CombinatorConversion CapitalMadrona Venture GroupNorwest Venture Partners

Corecarecorecare.ioin

CoreCare provides software for long-term care and skilled nursing facilities to manage operations, billing, and patient admissions using AI-powered workflow solutions.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

Dennis Antonelos(Chief Executive Officer)inMehrdad Shafaie(Chief Operating Officer)inGeoffrey Roguelon(Chief Technology Officer)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsHDS CapitalPrimetime Partners

Corvus Roboticscorvus-robotics.comin𝕏Sep 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(Founder/CEO)inKabir Mohammed(Director)inMohammed Kabir(Director)in

BoardArthur Chow(Director)inShripriya Mahesh(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY Combinatorf7 VenturesGoAhead VenturesOne Way VenturesS2G InvestmentsSpero Ventures+1 more

Costcertifiedcostcertified.comin𝕏

Bolster (originally founded as CostCertified) offers construction management software for buying, selling, and managing residential construction, including quoting and estimation tools.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Craniometrixcraniometrix.comin

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)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator

Cyblecyble.ioin𝕏

Cyble provides AI-powered threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for organizations to protect against threats across their attack surface.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityAlpharetta, US

Beenu Arora(Co-Founder & CEO)inManish Chachada(Co-Founder & COO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesPICUS CAPITALVentureSouqKing River CapitalSummit Peak VenturesY Combinator

Cyteracytera.bio

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Decentrodecentro.techin𝕏

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)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFundersClubUpsparks CapitalY CombinatorLocus VenturesRapyd Ventures

Deskimodeskimo.comin

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)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalTSVC

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.groupNazcaOne Way VenturesACE & CompanyCarthona Capital

DigiBuilddigibuild.comin𝕏

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 ReactionHelium-3 VenturesNeer Venture PartnersY Combinator+3 more

Dr. Treatdrtreat.com𝕏

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 VenturesVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorYes VC

Dynamo AIdynamo.aiin𝕏

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

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Christian Lau(Founder)inVaikkunth Mugunthan(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFormus CapitalSamsung NextY Combinator

Easoleasol.comin𝕏

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

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Ben Simpson(Founder/CEO)inLisa Simpson(Founder/Chief Creative Officer)in

BoardMichael Zeisser(Director)inChris Tottman(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsNotion CapitalY CombinatorFMZ Ventures NewFoundation CapitalTiger Global Management

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 CapitalGeekdomLegalTechCapital FactorySpringTime VenturesStand Together Ventures Lab

Edenedenmed.comin𝕏

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

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMexico, MX

Julián Cantú(Founder/Co-Fundador, CEO)inRaymundo Gonzalez(Co-Founder / CTO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAtacama VenturesBrainstorm VenturesDalus CapitalHummingbird VenturesSierra VenturesY Combinator

Embedembed.com

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsPropel Venture PartnersTorch CapitalTreasury

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)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalY Combinator

Ferveretferveret.comin𝕏

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(Co-founder & CEO)inMatteo Bucci(Co-founder & CTO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesThe E14 FundTO VCValkyrieY CombinatorLocus Ventures

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 VenturesDecisive PointDraper AssociatesPlains VenturesRed Beard VenturesVictorum+5 more

Fourgrowersfourgrowers.coin

Four Growers develops robotics technology for greenhouse growers of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, including an automated tomato harvesting robot that also performs quality checks and storage.

AgTechFoodTechRobotics

Brandon Contino(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesOspraie Ag ScienceTaver Capital

Genuitygogenuity.comin𝕏

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 Combinator

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.telin𝕏

Gigs provides an automated mobile service platform (Gigs OS) that enables tech brands and consumer companies to launch their own branded mobile phone plans without directly managing telecom infrastructure.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Hermann Frank(Founder)inDennis Bauer(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsRibbit Capital

Glorifyglorify-app.comin𝕏

Glorify is a Christian devotional app with millions of users that offers prayer, scripture, and spiritual community features.

ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness

Ed B.(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investors4M HoldingAndreessen HorowitzBCF VenturesK5 GlobalSoftBank GroupSoftbank Latin America Fund

Greasebossgreaseboss.ioin

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 ManufacturingHardwareIoTSunshine Coast, AU

Tim Hall(Chief Executive Officer)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY Combinator

Heimdalheimdalccu.cominNov 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(Founder & CEO)inErik Millar(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalBroom VenturesCool Climate CollectiveMetaplanetVoLo Earth VenturesY Combinator+2 more

Hermes Roboticshermes-robotics.comin

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

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Guilhem Herail(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsRed Beard VenturesY Combinator

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(Founder/CEO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBullishLightspeed Venture PartnersUnanimous CapitalY CombinatorSerena Ventures

Houmhoum.comin𝕏Oct 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)in

BoardJorge Benitez(Director)Jonathan Lewy(Director)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCM VenturesEmles Venture PartnersFoundersX VenturesMagma PartnersMyelin VC+9 more

Howdy.comhowdy.comin

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(Founder/CEO)inFrank Licea(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGreycroftObvious VenturesOpen Opportunity FundY Combinator

Interplay Learninginterplaylearning.comin𝕏

Interplay Learning builds online skilled trades courses designed and delivered by industry experts and instructional designers, covering foundational technical knowledge and real-world applications for technicians.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustin, US

Douglas Donovan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardIan Chiu(Director)inCharlie Plauche(Director)inRichard Waitumbi(Director)Sam Decker(Director)Kimberly Caldbeck(Director)

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkCerity Partners VenturesOwl VenturesS3 VenturesSierra VenturesSJF Ventures+3 more

Invertinvertbio.cominJun 2024

Invert provides infrastructure and intelligence software that connects bioprocess equipment and data sources for pharmaceutical and biologics companies, enabling faster process development and manufacturing through integrated data platforms and digital twin capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Martin T. Permin(Founder)inHolger Thorup(Founder)inSam Cates(Director)

BoardChristian Tang-Jespersen(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsACME CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpY CombinatorTechNexus Venture Collaborative

JetPack Aviationjetpackaviation.com𝕏Oct 2019

JetPack Aviation designs and builds turbine-powered micro VTOL aircraft, including jetpacks, developing everything in-house from mechanical to flight systems.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechLos Angeles, US

Boris Jarry(Founder)inDavid Mayman(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesHemisphere Ventures LLCMetaplanetRosecliff VenturesY Combinator

Joonjoonapp.io𝕏

Joon is a mobile app that turns daily tasks and routines into a game where children care for a virtual pet by completing parent-assigned "Quests," aimed at helping kids build habits, focus, and life skills.

ConsumerDigital HealthEdTechOakland, US

Isaac Eaves(Founder)Brad Brenner(Co-founder & COO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBlue Lion GlobalBrickyardRoute 66 Ventures

Jupiterjupiter.coin

Jupiter is a monetization platform for food content creators that facilitates brand partnerships with CPG companies, integrates with ad networks, and enables commerce through Instacart.

Creator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketing TechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Chad Munroe(Co-founder / CEO)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorNFXSprint VcThe MBA Fund3one4 CapitalBEENEXT+6 more

Kamionkamion.coin𝕏

Kamion operates a mobile platform connecting shippers and carriers, offering both contracted and spot freight transportation.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesIstanbul, TR

Berkay Adlim(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsMetis VenturesMyAsiaVCY Combinator

Leena AIleena.aiin𝕏Oct 2020

Leena AI develops agentic AI colleagues for enterprise operations, automating complex workflows across HR, IT, Finance, and Procurement systems for Fortune 500 companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York City, US

Mayank Goyal(Founder)inAdit Jain(Founder)inAnand Kumar Prajapati(Founder)in

BoardMark Terbeek(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFundersClubGreycroftRho VenturesUpVentures CapitalY Combinator+2 more

Legistifylegistify.comin𝕏

Legistify provides software for contract management, litigation management, notice management, and intellectual property rights management for legal teams and corporate legal departments.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Living Securitylivingsecurity.comin

Living Security offers a human risk management platform that measures and responds to employee security behaviors rather than relying solely on awareness training.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Ashley Rose(CEO & Co-Founder)inDrew Rose(Co-Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsSilverton PartnersUpdata Partners

MacroFabmacrofab.comin𝕏

MacroFab operates a software platform for contract electronics manufacturing, connecting businesses to a network of manufacturing facilities and generating itemized quotes and production-ready orders from uploaded design files.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesHardwareSaaSHouston, US

Mikhail Govshteyn(Director)Christopher Church(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJason Seats(Director)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersBMW i VenturesDentsu VenturesEdison PartnersExposition VenturesFoundry+2 more

Matereemateree.idin

Materee operates an e-commerce platform that enables contractors in Indonesia to purchase construction materials online, replacing fragmented phone and messaging-based procurement with a centralized digital marketplace.

Enterprise SoftwareJakarta, ID

Hansel Hansel(Founder)inSteven Walentino(Founder)in

PartnerMark Friday· solo GP

Co-investorsWayfinder VenturesY Combinator

Other

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

3D printed munitionsAddiction treatmentAI in TVAI LabAI voicesAsteroid captureBetter snacksBiometric firearmsBioprocess dataBNPL in LATAMCard switchingCleaning robotsConstruction operationsConstruction supplyContact exchangeDaily worshipDarkweb cybersecurityDermatology telehealthDrink lessEcommerce pricingElectronics supplyEmbedded checkoutEmployee benefitsEuropean defenseGamify choresHR agentsIndia BaaSIndia ERPIndia's diagnostic healthcareInvesting workflowsLATAM BaaSLATAM KYCLATAM MLSLegal operationsLens gamesLiquid coolingLubricate machineryModern CMSModern truckingMSP at scaleNearshore resourcesPredictions marketRemote e-stethoscopeRestaurant messagesRIS/PACS for LATAMSaving heartsSecuring enterprise AIShipping aggregatorSMB ITTrades trainingTrusted African pharmacyUnderwriting agentsVisualize projectsWarehouse drones

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Cathexis Ventures made?
Cathexis Ventures has 171 tracked investments, 6 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.
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.
Who does Cathexis Ventures co-invest with?
Cathexis Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Flucas Ventures, Neer Venture Partners, among 209 tracked co-investors.

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