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Connetic Ventures

Venture capital

Covington Β· Pre-Seed–Seed Β· 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Connetic's investment thesis centers on eliminating bias and gatekeeping from the venture funding process through AI-driven analysis. The firm backs software and technology-enabled companies regardless of founder background or network, believing that objective data-driven evaluation combined with founder empathy creates fairer access to capital. By automating initial analysis through Wendal, the fund identifies exceptional founders across all geographies who might otherwise be excluded by traditional VC networks.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$250K – $500K
HQ
Covington, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$41.3M
Tracked investments
197

Team Β· 3 people

from the firm's website
Brad ZappΒ· Managing Partner

Serial entrepreneur with multiple company exits and founder of RIA who leads strategy and fundraising efforts for the firm.

Chris HjelmΒ· Partner

Serial founder, data scientist, and quantitative trader with deep expertise in enterprise and financial technology.

Hannah CreechΒ· Lead Developer

Architect of the firm's proprietary Wendal AI system and engineer responsible for building the infrastructure powering the firm's analytical framework.

What they invest in

from 29 of 197 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software Γ—14SaaS Γ—13AI & Machine Learning Γ—12Fintech Γ—7Consumer Γ—4FoodTech Γ—4Cybersecurity Γ—3Data & Infrastructure Γ—3

HQs:United StatesΓ—13

Investments Β· showing 60 of 197

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15Five
1Fort1fort.com

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. The platform targets insurance agencies seeking to improve productivity through AI-driven automation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Anthony Marshi(CEO)Toby Hung(COO)Leon Rishniw(CTO)

409Ai409ai.com
4Degrees4degrees.aiin

4Degrees is a network intelligence platform that helps organizations identify and strengthen professional relationships to source, drive, and close more deals. It serves companies from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises seeking to leverage their networks for business development.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSChicago, US

86Repairs86repairs.comin

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

Abreabre.io
Acorns
Acorns Growacorns.com𝕏

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. The platform serves individual investors seeking to build wealth through portfolio management tailored to their age, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

FintechUnknown, US

Acq by DataRobotdatarobot.comin

DataRobot develops an AI and machine learning platform that automates model development and deployment for enterprises. The platform serves organizations across industries including financial services, healthcare, defense, and retail.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US

Aionic
AlphaSights
Alteryx
Altexchangealtexchange.comin𝕏
AltMilk
AspireIQ
AssetBook
Astronomer
Athotelathotel.com
Banfield
Banrioncapitalbanrioncapital.comin𝕏
Bizzybizzycoffee.comin

Bizzy produces certified organic cold brew coffee sold in ready-to-drink form in select retail locations. The company targets on-the-go coffee consumers and also sells premium coffee beans for home brewing.

ConsumerFoodTech

Bizzybizzycoldbrew.comin

Bizzy produces certified organic cold brew coffee sold ready-to-drink in retail stores and as premium beans for home brewing. The company targets on-the-go consumers seeking high-quality, craft-brewed coffee.

ConsumerFoodTech

Bocci
Bookwithevabookwitheva.comin
Brandedstrategicbrandedstrategic.com
Buildots
Bump Future of Workusebump.com

Bump is a financial platform for creators that offers funding, a branded credit card, digital banking services, and income analytics tools to help content creators monetize their audience and manage their finances.

Creator EconomyFintech

Bunker Hill
Cadre
Cann
Caryhealthcaryhealth.com
Causeway
Chezubachezuba.com
Clairaclaira.com
Cloudrangecybercloudrangecyber.com

Cloud Range provides a cyber range platform for organizations to test, train, and validate human cybersecurity teams and AI agents through realistic attack simulations and hands-on exercises. The platform helps customers measure cyber defense performance and readiness before real incidents occur.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Cloverleafcloverleaf.mein𝕏

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<UNKNOWN>

Cody
Contentsquare
Creator Fund
Crewcrewhomeapp.com

Crew manages trash removal and can-to-curb service for short-term rental owners and property managers. The service handles regular trash pickup and on-demand removal across multiple U.S. states.

B2B MarketplacesPropTech<UNKNOWN>, US

Cam Lam(Founder)Tanner Davis(CFO)Travis Zappia(COO)

Cuddleclonescuddleclones.com
Cusateacusatea.com
Deepgram
Delighted
Dex
DraftKings
Drypowderdrypowder.ioin
Ebomboebombo.com
Elategoelate.comin
Emaemaapp.coin

FemTechHouston, US

Entekra
Everbridge
Farmer Bros
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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