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Connetic Ventures
Venture capitalCovington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Also known as CONNETIC RIA LLC
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Connetic Ventures positions itself as the original AI venture fund, combining data-driven intelligence with founder empathy. Its autonomous AI analyst, Wendal, reviews every application with consistent rigor and no human gatekeepers, aiming to remove bias from the funding process. The firm is sector agnostic, investing wherever software or technology creates meaningful differentiation across fields such as healthcare, fintech, infrastructure, and consumer. It writes $250K–$500K checks at pre-seed and seed stages into software-driven businesses valued at $15M or below, offering fast decisions and feedback rather than requiring warm intros or pitch decks.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 110 of 205 portfolio companiesSaaS ×57AI & Machine Learning ×50Enterprise Software ×34Fintech ×27Consumer ×21Data & Infrastructure ×15Marketplaces ×12FoodTech ×10
HQs:United States×71Canada×1Denmark×1United Kingdom×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 70 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×382 founders×193 founders×94+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 81 founders with education data
University of Cincinnati ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Northwestern University ×3Stanford University ×3The Ohio State University ×3University of Kentucky ×3University of Waterloo ×3AngelPad ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 82 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×28Business & Management ×25Engineering ×11Economics ×10Finance & Accounting ×8Humanities ×7Mathematics & Statistics ×5Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 86 founders with career history
Endeca ×2EVA Entertainment ×2Founders ×2Google ×2IBM ×2Microsoft ×2Oracle ×2Origin ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 88 with degree data)
Investments · 205 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42024 · 52023 · 32022 · 32021 · 32019 · 12018 · 12017 · 323 dated
GoodRx operates a digital platform that aggregates prescription pricing from pharmacies and healthcare industry sources, allowing consumers to compare medication costs and access discounted prices through negotiated pharmacy networks; the platform also connects consumers with telehealth services, prescription delivery, and direct affordability solutions from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Douglas Hirsch(Director)Trevor Bezdek(Co-Chairman & Director)Wendy Barnes(Chief Executive Officer, President & Director)
Co-investorsFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcFrancisco PartnersMichael OvitzSilver Lake PartnersUpfront VenturesVenture Capital Investment Management+2 more
Instacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Apoorva Mehta(Founder; CEO until 2021)inBrandon Leonardo(Co-founder)inMax Mullen(Co-founder)inChris Rogers(Chief Executive Officer)inEmily Reuter(Chief Financial Officer)in
BoardMichael Moritz(Director)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzAvenue Growth PartnersBACKGROUND CAPITALBling CapitalBright Pixel Capital+45 more
Oportun is a mission-driven financial services company that provides personal loans, credit cards and savings tools to underserved consumers in the US, using AI-driven underwriting; it listed on the Nasdaq in 2019.
Redwood City, US
James Gutierrez(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Harvey(Executive Officer)inRaul Vazquez(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Coblentz(Executive Officer)David Tomlinson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Strohm(Director)
Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Dag VenturesFJ LabsGlynn Capital ManagementGreat Oaks Venture Capital+2 more
Toast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations.
FintechFoodTechRetail TechSaaSBoston, US
Stephen Fredette(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jonathan Grimm(Director, Promoter)inAman Narang(Director, Promoter)inChristopher Comparato(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteve Papa(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBlue Owl CapitalEvolution VC PartnersF-Prime CapitalFIRSTFLOOR CAPITALG2C Venture Partners+10 more
Veeva Clinical Platform is a cloud-based suite of connected applications for running clinical trials, covering clinical operations, clinical data, research sites, and patients.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCloud ComputingDigital HealthSaaSSales TechPleasanton, US
Peter Gassner(CEO)inJim Reilly(President Development Cloud and EVP Global Strategy)in
Co-investorsEmergence Capital Partners
Volato builds AI software and autonomous agents that automate operational workflows for aviation companies, covering charter sales quoting, scheduling and dispatch, customer service, maintenance operations, and revenue optimization.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTravel & HospitalityChamblee, US
Nicholas Cooper(Director)inMatthew Liotta(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Cooper, CFA, ACA(Founder)inMichael Prachar(Executive Officer)Christopher Burger(Executive Officer)Mark Heinen(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsLigo Partners LLCBlackRockMagnetar AI VenturesPROOF
15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Hassell(Co-founder and CEO)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBling CapitalChaifetz GroupConvergeEdison PartnersGray Line Partners+11 more
1Fort AI builds an AI workforce platform for insurance brokers that automates manual workflows like quoting, invoicing, and servicing, enabling brokers to spend more time with clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew York, US
Anthony Marshi(CEO)inToby Hung(COO)inLeon Rishniw(CTO)in
Co-investors8-Bit CapitalBonfire VenturesDraper AssociatesCharacterCharacter VCCompany Ventures+2 more
4Degrees is a network intelligence platform that helps organizations identify and strengthen professional relationships to source, drive, and close more deals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSChicago, US
Ablorde Ashigbi(CEO, co-founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Collide CapitalLofty VenturesMetaplanetTechstarsHarlem Capital Partners+1 more
86 Repairs provides a platform to help restaurants manage repairs and maintenance, removing the burden of equipment R&M so operators can focus on their core business.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Daniel Estrada(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Cleveland AvenueID VenturesLightbankLofty VenturesM25+8 more
Abre is an education-focused company that builds products aimed at improving student outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSCincinnati, US
Zach Vander Veen(Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer)inJames Stoffer(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Rose(Executive Officer, Director)Kelly Havens(Executive Officer)in
BoardAshley Keating(Director)inSanket Merchant(Director)in
Co-investorsCincyTechJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesPeakSpan Capital PartnersAllos Ventures
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.
FintechIrvine, US
Jeff Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)inWalter Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Dru(Executive Officer)in
BoardJim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)Mike Sekits(Director)
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnsa CapitalBain Capital VenturesBlack Jays VenturesComcast VenturesDeclaration Partners+14 more
AlphaSights connects investors and business leaders with subject-matter experts, providing on-demand access to expert insights across companies, sectors, geographies, and topics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplaces
Max(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Andrew(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)
Co-investorsActon CapitalTA Associates
Alteryx is a platform that automates data preparation, connection, and analysis using a no-code interface.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIrvine, US
Andy MacMillan(Chief Executive Officer)inJon Pexton(Chief Financial Officer)Nali Giliana(Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff)inJill Bone(Chief People Officer)inSteven Birdsall(Chief Revenue Officer)inChris Lal(Chief Legal Officer)in
Co-investorsAdams Street PartnersCathay InnovationContour Venture PartnersICONIQInsight PartnersSapphire Ventures+1 more
A platform that provides family office-like investment management and reporting for individuals and families managing private investments such as real estate and private funds.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Zak Boca(Co-Founder and COO)in
Co-investorsMotley Fool Ventures
Astronomer provides Astro, a platform for running Apache Airflow, the open-source data orchestration tool used by enterprises to manage AI, ML, and analytics pipelines at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsCincinnati, US
Ry Walker(Founder)inViraj Parekh(Founder)inJoe Otto(Founder)inGreg NeiheiselTim Brunk(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Walker(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAngelPadBain Capital VenturesBosch VenturesCincyTechFirstMark Capital+12 more
Travel & Hospitality
Andy AcsKonrad WaliszewskiMatt HowardPete Swanson
Co-investors500 GlobalCorazon CapitalNew Stack Ventures
Banríon Capital operates a platform focused on alternative investments, serving asset managers and financial advisors.
Fintech
Base is a membership-based social club that curates intimate gatherings and experiences for members seeking meaningful conversations and authentic connections beyond traditional networking.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocial
Co-investorsGeek VenturesTetradAdditionAltimeter CapitalAndreessen HorowitzCapitalG+8 more
Bizzy Cold Brew produces premium cold brew coffee made from organic arabica beans using a slow 18-hour brewing process, packaged in recycled bottles.
ConsumerFoodTech
Andrew Healy(Founder)inAlex
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcM25Spiral Sun VenturesFortino Capital
Book with Eva is an online booking platform that connects event planners with vetted entertainment, speakers, and experience providers, matching clients to talent based on dates, budget, and event needs.
MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Makenzie Stokel(Co-founder)inChanning Moreland(Co-founder)in
Co-investors37 AngelsAtlanta Technology AngelsLong Way VenturesCascade Seed FundStout Street Capital
Branded Hospitality Solutions provides marketing, creative design, consulting, and capital markets advisory services to hospitality and technology sector clients.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Buildots Intelligence Lab is a research hub that produces data, standardized performance metrics, and benchmarks for the construction industry.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureSaaS
Roy Danon(Founder)inYakir Sudry(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture Energy VenturesIntel CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersMaor InvestmentsO.G. Venture PartnersQumra Capital+4 more
Bump is a financial platform for content creators that provides funding based on market value and income potential, a Visa/Mastercard-backed creator credit card with limits up to $100,000, and digital banking with checking and high-yield savings accounts.
ConsumerCreator EconomyFintech
James Jones(Co-Founder and CEO)
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcCapitalize VCExpert DOJOImpact VenturesRoot and Shoot VenturesSerac Ventures+4 more
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 VenturesCapital InnovatorsHigh Street Equity PartnersIllinois VenturesIrishAngelsLightbank+3 more
Candidly provides a platform of AI-powered tools and benefit solutions to help people manage student debt and related financial challenges, offered as a workplace benefit through employers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Laurel Taylor(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalBoston Harbor AngelsCentral Texas Angel NetworkReach CapitalRethink Impact8VC+10 more
CaryHealth provides digital therapeutics solutions for patients, manufacturers, health plans, and healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechCary, US
Character sells "do-it-with-me" home improvement kits for projects such as faucet and showerhead installation, bundling supplies with how-to videos and text-based access to a support team.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)CityPark InvestmentsGROOVE CAPITALPurple Sage VenturesSandalphon CapitalSKU'D Ventures+2 more
Cloud Range provides a cloud-based cyber range platform that runs live-fire cyberattack simulations in realistic replica enterprise environments to test, train, and validate the readiness of security teams and agentic AI.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Co-investorsCircadian VenturesRiverside Acceleration CapitalTech Square VenturesTechFarms Capital
Cloverleaf provides automated coaching and assessment solutions that integrate into employees' daily workflows to help organizations develop their talent and enable individuals to perform their best work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Darrin Murriner(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalConductive VenturesJobsOhio VenturesKeyhorse CapitalMucker CapitalOrigin Ventures+3 more
Crew manages trash removal and can-to-curb service for short-term rental owners and property managers.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechVineyard, US
Cam Lam(Founder)Cameron Lam(Founder)Tanner Davis(CFO)inTravis Zappia(COO)in
Co-investorsRET VenturesCapital ElevenKickstart
Cuddle Clones makes custom handcrafted plush replicas of customers' pets, designed to hold their shape and pose as a personalized keepsake.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLouisville, US
ADAM GREENE(Executive Officer)JENNIFER WILLIAMS(Executive Officer)BRENNAN LAWRENCE(Executive Officer)
Cusa Tea makes instant loose leaf tea and coffee using a botanical extraction dehydration process that produces brewed-quality beverages in seconds.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechBoulder, US
Jim Lamancusa(Founder)James Cali(Director)Jay Hirsh(Director)inAlan Murray(Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalBreak Trail VenturesSmart Capital
DataRobot develops an AI and machine learning platform that automates model development and deployment for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Jeremy Achin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTom de Godoy(Co-Founder and Former Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardHarry Weller(Director)Christopher Lynch(Director)in
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBallistic VenturesCisco InvestmentsConverge+41 more
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Deepgram builds foundational voice AI technology that enables speech-to-text, audio intelligence, text-to-speech, and voice agent APIs for businesses to create natural voice interactions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Scott Stephenson(CEO and Co-founder)inDave Wilner(Director)inAdam Sypniewski(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardZach DeWitt(Director)inElizabeth de Saint-Aignan(Director)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAlumni VenturesB CapitalBascom VenturesCompoundFour Cities+32 more
DraftKings operates a multi-product gaming platform offering online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports, and casino games to consumers across desktop, mobile apps, and retail locations.
FintechGamingMarketplacesSector AgnosticSports TechBoston, US
Paul Liberman(Executive Officer, Director)inTige Savage(Co-founder)inMatt Kalish(Founder)inJanet Holian(Executive Officer)inTimothy Dent(Executive Officer)Alan Wayne Ellingson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAccompliceACME CapitalAgman PartnersAtento CapitalAurumBoston Seed Capital+17 more
Drypowder provides accounts receivable software for construction suppliers, offering a self-serve payment portal, a centralized AR management dashboard, and ERP integrations to collect payments and track receivables.
Construction TechFintechSaaS
Douglas Martin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCascade Seed Fund
eBombo offers team-building and corporate event experiences, including guided mixology classes where teams learn to prepare cocktails while building collaboration and connection.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsBDev VenturesBlue Zone VenturesEvolution VenturesExpert DOJOSuperCharger Ventures
BiotechCincinnati, US
Jason Charles Heikenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Tierney(Executive Officer)Robert Patterson Beech(Executive Officer, Director)Chad Clark(Executive Officer)Richard D. Egan(Executive Officer)Keith Grimes(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCincyTechOhio Innovation Fund
Elate is a strategy management platform that connects planning, execution, and reporting into a single system, with an AI layer that surfaces risks and automates updates.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
William Brooks Busch(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Parker(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundElevate VenturesM25Serra VenturesService Provider CapitalHyde Park Angels+2 more
Ema is a clinical AI layer that runs on top of frontier models to add medical judgment, safety guardrails, and clinical rubrics for health and wellness products.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHouston, US
Co-investorsEmmeline VenturesTechstarsVictorumWormhole CapitalAcumen America
FirstIgnite provides AI software that helps universities, hospitals, nonprofits, and foundations identify, engage, and manage partnership opportunities in research funding, philanthropy, and technology licensing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Chase Bonhag(Founder)inCody Pawlowski(Founder)in
Co-investorsFrontier VenturesID VenturesIllinois VenturesMichigan RiseY CombinatorAdvisors+5 more
Forecastr helps founders navigate business growth and plan exits through financial visibility and modeling.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Jonathan Frazier(Founder)inSteven Ambs(Founder)Steven Plappert(Co-Founder & CEO)inLogan Burchett(Co-Founder & COO)inEric Shrinerin
BoardRobert Penta(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundChartline Capital PartnersConvergeElevate VenturesHilltop Venture PartnersInterlock Capital+8 more
Freedom Deodorant makes deodorant products marketed as free of harmful ingredients, with an emphasis on skin-safe personal care.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Ira Green(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsExpert DOJOHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc
Customer and employee experience software for support, sales, marketing and IT teams.
San Mateo, US
Co-investorsAccelCapitalGPeak XV PartnersQuest VenturesTidemarkSequoia Capital
Gestalt provides a prebuilt data warehouse and analytics foundation that unifies data from disparate systems for financial institutions such as credit unions, lenders, and platform providers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Stephanie Hanson(CEO & Co-Founder)inJustin McClintick(CTO/CPO & Co-Founder)inAaron Smith(CRO & Head of Partnerships)inDenise Brown(COO & Head of Customer Success)in
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonSentiero VenturesYamaha Motor VenturesAlloy LabsLong Run CapitalNewtype Ventures
Gooder AI provides a platform for quantifying and optimizing the business value of machine learning and predictive AI projects.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Luba Gloukhova(CTO and cofounder)inEric Siegel(CEO and cofounder)in
Goodmylk makes plant-based milk products, including almond milk, formulated without preservatives or gums.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Brooke Rewa(Founder)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Green Circle Foodtech VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcRareBreed VenturesThe Artemis FundSustainable Food Ventures
Haekka delivers microlearning training modules integrated into workplace communication tools like Slack for employee onboarding, compliance, security awareness, and skills development.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechOak Creek, US
Co-investorsKokopelli CapitalMatchstick VenturesService Provider CapitalTechstarsRange VCThe Fund
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Handle Global develops a SaaS platform for healthcare organizations to manage medical equipment planning, procurement, and disposition throughout the supply chain.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Kyle Green(Founder)in
Healthy Roster provides software for athletic trainers to document injuries, run concussion testing, and access continuing education.
Digital HealthSaaSSports TechDublin, US
DAN FRONCZAK(Executive Officer, Director)inNATHAN HEERDT(Executive Officer, Director)inSHAWN PRICE(Executive Officer)in
BoardRYAN HELON(Director)JIM HACKBARTH(Director)
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesLevel EquityRev1 VenturesTamarind Hill
Abra provides tools that help procurement teams hold vendors accountable and increase their influence within organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Byron Revels(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatt Stewart(Co-Founder & CTO)inBen Rounds(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsKnoll VenturesPrimordial Ventures
Houski provides a property data API covering 108M+ properties across the United States and Canada, mapping datasets such as assessments, permits, listings, demographics, and climate risk to individual addresses.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTech
Hugging Face is a collaboration platform that hosts and provides access to machine learning models, datasets, and applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsBrooklyn, US
Julien Chaumond(Executive Officer, Director)inClement Delange(Executive Officer, Director)Clément Delangue(Co-founder & CEO)inThomas Wolf(Co-founder & CSO)in
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAIX VenturesBetaworksCoatue ManagementFelicis VenturesFirestreak Ventures+26 more
Journeyfront is an applicant tracking system for high-volume hiring that unifies sourcing, screening, assessments, interview scheduling, offers, and analytics in one platform.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSAmerican Fork, US
Nick Lyon(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Ash(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Shelton(Director)Ravi Adusumalli(Director)inBart Skalla(Director)
Co-investorsElevation CapitalTamarak CapitalTeamworthy Ventures
Kartel provides systematic infrastructure for brand content creation.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBeverly Hills, US
Kevin Reilly(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsFourward Ventures
Kommu is a travel platform that connects travelers with hosts through a network of friends and trusted connections, enabling affordable and community-focused accommodation options.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
Langar develops LAN.Q, an AI intelligence engine that analyzes and dynamically classifies public companies for portfolio managers and investment advisors.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Dhruv Vig, PhD(Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer)Sanjana Vig, MD, MBA(Chief Marketing Officer)
Lattice is a people management platform that helps HR leaders and organizations align goals, improve performance, and engage teams through features like 1:1s and performance tracking.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jack Altman(Founder/CEO)inEric Koslow(Founder/CTO)inJoe Noto(Executive Officer)Paul Burgess(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRobert Wurwarg(Director)Richard Stewart(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesCoughdrop CapitalFrontline VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Highsage Ventures+22 more
Letterhead is a newsletter operating platform that gives content teams tools for email production, audience management, analytics, built-in monetization, deliverability, and AI agents to automate content curation and sends.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSMiami, US
Bruce Pinchbeck(Founder)in
Co-investorsKrillion VenturesLas Olas Venture CapitalReign VenturesBDMIMiami AngelsPeakSpan Capital Partners
LogicGate provides AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software for enterprise teams, offering automated workflows, real-time insights, and customizable workflows through a no-code platform.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US
Jonathan V. Siegler(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matt Kunkel(Founder)inDaniel J. Campbell(Director)
Co-investorsHigh AlphaHyde Park Venture PartnersNext Play VenturesSandalphon CapitalTechstarsGreenspring Associates+1 more
Love Grown is a consumer packaged goods brand that sells coffee and cereal products directly to consumers, with an emphasis on ingredient sourcing and third-party testing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechDenver, US
Madeleine D'Amato(Manager and Founder of Issuer)Alexander Hasulak(Manager and Founder of Issuer)
BoardKevin C. Gallagher(Director)Robert Faktorow(Director)
MarginEdge builds a restaurant management platform that handles invoice processing, inventory, cost tracking, and accounting integrations for restaurant operators.
FintechFoodTechSaaSArlington, US
Roy Phillips(Co-founder, Client Services)inBo Davis(Co-founder & CEO)inBrian Mills(Co-founder & CTO)inEmma Whelan(Chief Financial Officer)inJess Finnefrock(Chief Operating Officer)inTara Clever(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityDERIVE VENTURESIrishAngelsJHH vcSchooner CapitalThayer Investment Partners+3 more
MASV is a managed file transfer service for sending and receiving very large files and datasets across cloud and on-prem storage, with no-code automation, portals, and an API.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaS
Franck Nouyrigat(Co-founder)in
Narratize is an AI-powered system of intelligence for new product development that orchestrates knowledge from PLM, ERP, and other systems of record alongside expert knowledge, delivering structured portfolio intelligence to accelerate innovation cycles for advanced manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareCovington, US
Katie Trauth Taylor(Chief Executive Officer)inCatherine O'Shea(Director)
Co-investorsAstiaCintrifuse CapitalHearstLabHow Women InvestKeyhorse CapitalService Provider Capital+1 more
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-investorsCapital InnovatorsTech Square VenturesTribes Ventures
Neopenda develops health-technology devices for neonatal care in emerging markets, specifically serving healthcare facilities in underserved populations.
BiotechFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodIoTMedical DevicesChicago, US
Sona Shah(CEO and Founder)inTeresa Cauvel(CTO and Founder)in
BoardZachary Seaverns(Director)
Co-investorsFounders Factory AfricaJaza Rift VenturesSorenson Impact FoundationTechstarsVillgro Africa
nok operates a reverse supply chain platform that helps brands manage product returns and recovery, with facilities across North America processing over $100M in returns annually.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Maddy McIntyre(CEO)Nick Salgado(President)inCorbett Morgan(Head of Product)Matt Casanova(Head of Engineering)in
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnerseGateway CapitalMoonshots Capital
Nonsense is a language-learning platform that teaches new languages through Hollywood movie scenes, organizing movie dialogue in context with real-time translations and examples for words and expressions.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Arianna Soltys (Mueller)(Founder)in
Co-investorsConvoi Ventures
Nuro develops the Nuro Driver, a Level 4 self-driving system combining automotive-grade hardware and AI software that can be integrated into personally owned vehicles and commercial fleets.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsMountain View, US
Dave Ferguson(Co-Founder & Co-CEO (also referred to in press as Co-Founder & President))inJiajun Zhu(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)inAndrew Chapin(Chief Operating Officer)inMike Mancini(Chief Financial Officer)James Owens(Chief Legal & Policy Officer)Andrew Clare(Chief Technology Officer (as of September 2024))in
Co-investorsUberArc AngelsBaillie GiffordBasis Set VenturesBow CapitalDisney Accelerator+13 more
Obai is an AI tool for car owners and auto professionals that estimates a vehicle's actual cash value, runs diagnostics, and helps file or dispute insurance claims.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechMobility & Transportation
Kameron Seabrook(Founder)in
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalJumpstart VenturesNex Cubed
OpStart provides outsourced financial operations for startups, covering bookkeeping, tax filings, billing and invoicing, payroll support, and fractional CFO services such as KPI dashboards, forecasts, and fundraising materials.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSouth Bend, US
Paul Anthony(Executive Officer, Director)inScott Jessup(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTim Connors(Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesPIVOTNORTH
Ottonomy builds autonomous delivery robots (Ottobots) using contextual AI and L4 autonomy for indoor and outdoor last-mile transport across hospitals, labs, pharmacies, manufacturing plants, campuses, and urban areas.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSanta Monica, US
Hardik Sharma(Director)Ashish Gupta(Director)Pradvot Korupolu Venkata Narasimha(Executive Officer, Director)Ritukar Vijay(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBranded Strategic Hospitalitypi Ventures
Outlier is a sports betting research platform that offers a curated feed of trending picks, player props, and gamelines along with performance trends, injury data, and line movement to help bettors evaluate opportunities.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureSports Tech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital FactoryGV (Google Ventures)Next Coast VenturesTribeca Early Stage Partners
ParkWhiz is an online parking marketplace and mobile app that lets drivers search, compare prices, and reserve parking spaces in advance for events or immediate use.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Aashish Dalal(Director)inJon Thornton(Director)inYona Shtern(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Sands(Director)Sachin Chitnis(Director)Adam Erlebacher(Director)
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupEscalate Capital PartnersHyde Park Venture PartnersVillage GlobalWonder VenturesAlate Partners+3 more
Passage is a mobile ticketing platform that enables event organizers to sell tickets, merchandise, and concessions online and at the door from a single system.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSaaS
Alex Linebrink(Founder)in
Co-investorsID VenturesInvest MichiganTelescope Partners
Pavewise builds construction management software for asphalt paving operations, centralizing jobsite data capture, automated reporting, and compliance documentation to reduce delays and rework.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSDover, US
Bryce Wuori(Executive Officer)Brittany Wuori(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsC2 VenturesExit Quotient VenturesGreen Egg VenturesService Provider CapitalFar Out VenturesInovia Capital+1 more
Proximity is a parking platform that combines frictionless parking payment with local discovery features, enabling drivers to find local businesses while reducing parking friction for cities and merchants.
B2B MarketplacesGovTechMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaS
Grant Murray(Founder & CEO)Jonathan Dever(Chief Operating Officer (COO))Patrick Parker(Co-Head of Technology)
PureCode AI provides a control plane that orchestrates and governs AI agents across the software development lifecycle, from planning and legacy code modernization to incident response and data pipelines.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US
Ben W.(Founder)inEdward Daniel(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesFf Venture CapitalHilltop Venture PartnersLOI Venture
Quiver Quantitative scrapes and aggregates alternative stock market data from across the internet into a free web dashboard.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Christopher Kardatzke(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesAlumni VenturesM25Idea of La Crosse
Ranked operates an influencer marketing platform that connects brands with a vetted network of micro-influencers and creators who promote products and local resources in their own voices.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
ReadySet provides surgical supply chain management software for hospitals, helping healthcare teams reduce delays, cut costs, and optimize surgical case workflows.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSCleveland, US
John Harris(Executive Officer)inMatthew Rechin(Executive Officer)inKevin Von Keyserling(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn O'Neill(Executive Officer)
BoardHardik Desai(Director)inTimothy Chapman(Director)
Co-investorsCincyTechJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital
Realm Foods produces savory veggie crisps made from vegetables and legumes, featuring flavored coatings like mustard-vinegar and chipotle-lime varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsTAWANI Ventures
Rescription operates a pharmacy benefit management company that uses patented technology to deliver transparent, real-time prescription pricing with aligned financial incentives.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechInsurTechSaaSMilwaukee, US
Scott Martin(Founder & CEO)in
Resonado is a hardware design and engineering lab focused on improving the acoustic performance of audio products.
Deep TechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Brian ChoinChristian FemriteinErikc Perez-PerezinPeter Moeckelin
Co-investors500 GlobalCatapult VenturesChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Dorm Room468 Capital
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)inLuisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)inKen Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)GROOVE CAPITALLofty VenturesLongJump VenturesPhoenix Fund+7 more
Scription is a commercial HVAC insurance program that covers a building operator's rooftop unit fleet for a single flat annual premium, taking on repair and breakdown cost volatility while the operator keeps its existing providers, CMMS, and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechPropTech
Justin Villiers, M.Sc.(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreenlight ReHustle FundMarkdStartup TNT
Scription offers a commercial HVAC insurance program that covers rooftop unit fleets for a single fixed annual premium, with a licensed carrier and reinsurance holding the risk and paying repair claims.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCameron VenturesStartup TNTGreenlight ReHustle FundMarkd
Seeking Alpha is a financial research platform offering stock analysis, market news, investment ideas, and quantitative ratings across asset classes, drawing on a large community of contributing analysts.
FintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAccelDag VenturesMosaic VenturesWalking VenturesBenchmark
Shadowscape is a cybersecurity analytics firm that performs threat intelligence analysis focused on understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to guide network defense posturing and threat assessment.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoise, US
James McCarter(CEO/Founder)
Hybrid members-only veterinary clinic
Co-investorsForm VenturesProgressionWestbound Equity Partners
Softdrive builds Softstream, remote desktop streaming software that lets users connect to any device remotely with low-latency, high-definition performance.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalGarage Capital
Stacklist is a web app for building shareable resource hubs, letting users organize links and recommendations into browsable collections ("stacks" and "cards") that others can follow and use.
ConsumerCreator EconomySaaS
Co-investorsBlue Startups
Stagetime is an online platform for the performing arts where artists such as opera singers and musicians build professional profiles with headshots, video, credits, and training.
HR TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBloomington, US
Jennie Moser(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Eisen(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Elevate VenturesGravity VenturesIU VenturesService Provider CapitalFLYWHEEL+3 more
Steadi is an AI-driven platform for logistics teams that combines freight rate management, root-cause cost analysis, and automated workflows to identify where operational freight spend is slipping and prevent budget overages.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsExposition VenturesPropellant VenturesService Provider CapitalHyde Park Angels
Substack is a publishing platform that allows writers to create newsletters, cultivate audiences, and earn revenue through reader subscriptions.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Chris Best(Founder/CEO)inJairaj Sethi(Founder)inHamish McKenzie(Founder/COO)in
BoardAndrew Chen(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementFundersClubGarage CapitalGeneral CatalystJ17 Capital+13 more
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SupportPay builds a product for co-parents, caregivers, and families affected by divorce to manage support-related matters.
FintechSaaS
Sheri Atwood(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersHearstLabMichigan Capital NetworkRender CapitalVictorumFenway Summer Ventures+1 more
SureImpact provides impact management and case management software for nonprofits and other social good organizations, letting them track case activities, automate data collection, and measure program outcomes.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSPowell, US
Sheri Chaney Jones(Founder)inSrini Surendranath(Executive Officer)Melissa Monich(Director)Matthew Jones(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Steven Fields(Director)
BoardKristy Campbell(Director)
Synthesia is an AI video platform that lets businesses generate videos with AI avatars and agents, aimed at helping organizations train, onboard, and upskill employees.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB
Victor Riparbelli(Co-founder & CEO)inSteffen Tjerrild(Co-Founder & COO/CFO)inLourdes Agapito(Co-Founder)inMatthias Niessner(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelAir Street CapitalFirstMark CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Kleiner PerkinsMMC Ventures+14 more
TCARE provides a clinical protocol combining data-driven risk algorithms and dedicated specialists to assess and reduce burnout among family caregivers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSt.Louis, US
Mohammad Ali Ahmadi(Executive Officer, Director)Vijay Anand(Executive Officer)Mike Mings(Executive Officer)Bikram Bakshi(Director)in
Co-investors25MadisonAmerican Family VenturesClaritas CapitalSixThirty VenturesZiegler Link-age Funds
Astoria, US
Demetrius Michael Karagas(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Gutentag(Founder)in
BoardRebecca Kaden(Director)in
Co-investorsAlpha PartnersAlumni VenturesComcast VenturesCVS Health VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFirst Round Capital+17 more
TonDone provides a mobile platform for building and facility services management, helping operators oversee commercial property operations and work order routing.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAkron, US
William Wichert(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsWonder Ventures
TrendAI (Trend Micro) provides enterprise cybersecurity through its TrendAI Vision One platform, which unifies endpoint, network, cloud, and identity security with XDR visibility, threat intelligence, and AI-focused threat protection.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsCeltic House Venture Partners
TripScout runs social-media marketing campaigns for travel destinations and tourism partners, offering targeted social amplification, creator/UGC and AI-generated content, and measurement of engagement, bookings, and in-destination visitation.
AdTechMarketing TechTravel & HospitalityChicago, US
Andrew Acs(Executive Officer, Director)Konrad Waliszewski(Executive Officer, Director)inPhil Schwarz(Director)in
BoardNick Moran(Director)in
Co-investorsNewlin VenturesSandalphon Capital500 GlobalCorazon CapitalNew Stack VenturesVillage Global
Uizard is an AI-powered UI design and prototyping tool that lets users create mockups, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for mobile apps, websites, and web apps.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Co-investorsAV8 VenturesbyFoundersInsight PartnersLDV CapitalNew York Venture Partners
Unbox the Dress transforms wedding dresses into bespoke keepsakes such as bridal robes, christening gowns, pocket squares, and bouquet wraps, and offers a safe-ship DressBox, design consultations, and fabric storage.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Grace Stewart(Founder)in
Co-investorsIDEA NC
Venture360's Connections platform matches accredited investors with vetted fund managers and syndicates through a curated two-sided marketplace.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLees Summit, US
Rachael Qualls(CEO, Co-Founder)LeBraun Premo(CTO, Co-Founder)
Co-investorsJohnson Venture PartnersMissouri Technology Corporation
Visible provides a platform for founders to send regular investor updates, manage investor relationships, and run fundraising processes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsHigh AlphaKima VenturesBank of AmericaGoldman SachsJefferiesKhosla Ventures+4 more
Whipz is a used-car dealer offering in-house financing with online pre-qualification, letting buyers get personalized payment terms via a 2-minute credit application and browse inventory with real numbers before purchase.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationKansas City, US
Anders Ericson(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCharles Clow(Director)Paul Ericson(Director)
Co-investorsKCRise FundService Provider Capital
Hardware privacy company; member testimonial from founder Richard Stokes.
Chicago, US
RICHARD STOKES(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsmHUBFounder EquityM25New Stack VenturesRefinery Venture
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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6 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 6GoodRxNASDAQ: GDRXInstacartNASDAQ: CARTOportunNASDAQ: OPRTToastNYSE: TOSTVeevaNYSE: VEEVVolato GroupNYSE: SOAR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOportun · globenewswire.com · Sep 22, 2026
Hugging Face · techfundingnews.com · Aug 27, 2026
MarginEdge · finsmes.com · Aug 12, 2026
Seeking Alpha · seekingalpha.com · Jun 26, 2026
Nuro · Nuro (company blog/press) · Jun 17, 2026
Synthesia · finsmes.com · Jan 27, 2026
Deepgram · techcrunch.com · Jan 13, 2026
Pavewise · finsmes.com · Oct 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Connetic Ventures made?
- Connetic Ventures has 205 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Connetic Ventures invest at?
- Connetic Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Connetic Ventures's typical check size?
- Connetic Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Connetic Ventures focus on?
- Connetic Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Connetic Ventures located?
- Connetic Ventures is headquartered in Covington, US.
- Does Connetic Ventures lead rounds?
- Connetic Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Connetic Ventures co-invest with?
- Connetic Ventures most often shares deals with Service Provider Capital, Techstars, Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), among 433 tracked co-investors.
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Media · Podcasts & interviews
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Hall Martin · Brad Zapp
187. Connetic Ventures: Brad Zapp on Leveraging Machine Learning to Take Bias Out of Investing
Middle Tech Podcast · Brad Zapp
BEW 2021 - A conversation with Chris Hjelm of Connetic Ventures
Official Boise Entrepreneur Week · Chris Hjelm
What Is Connetic's 'Disruptive Profile', With Chris Hjelm of Connetic Ventures
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Chris Hjelm
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