Connetic Ventures
Venture capitalCovington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Also known as CONNETIC RIA LLC
Investment thesis
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 Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 102 of 198 portfolio companiesSaaS ×51AI & Machine Learning ×44Enterprise Software ×28Fintech ×21Consumer ×20Data & Infrastructure ×10FoodTech ×10Marketplaces ×10
HQs:United States×53Denmark×1United Kingdom×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 44 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×202 founders×123 founders×84+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with education data
Stanford University ×3University of Waterloo ×3Tel Aviv University ×2The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ×2University of Massachusetts Lowell ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
Founders ×2Teespring ×2Travelers Insurance ×2Venture First ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 32 with degree data)
Investments · 198 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42024 · 22023 · 12021 · 22018 · 110 dated
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)inBrandon Leonardo(Founder)inMax Mullen(Founder)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBACKGROUND CAPITALBling CapitalBright Pixel CapitalCanaan Partners+29 more
A single-author political website presenting a proposed 1,900-page constitution and a video-based, in-person voting system meant to replace the current US government structure with much larger elected legislatures.
Media & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalityChamblee, US
Matthew Liotta(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Cooper(Director)Nicholas Cooper, CFA, ACA(Founder)inNichols Michael(Director)
Covington, US
Kyle Schlotman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJ. Michael Schlotman(Director)Chris T. Hjelm(Director)inBrad Zapp(Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Ross(Director)Rodney Williams(Director)
Board seatChris Hjelm· per SEC Form D
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(Executive Officer, Director)Shane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivaniv
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupConvergeEdison PartnersGray Line PartnersGutbrain Ventures+9 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(Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Collide CapitalMetaplanetTechstarsHarlem Capital PartnersPortfolia
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)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Cleveland AvenueID VenturesLightbankLofty VenturesM25+5 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 VenturesAllos VenturesPeakSpan Capital Partners
Co-investorsAllos 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)Walter Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Dru(Executive Officer)
BoardJim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)Mike Sekits(Director)
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnsa CapitalBlack Jays VenturesComcast VenturesDeclaration PartnersGreat Oaks Venture Capital+12 more
AlphaSights connects clients with subject-matter experts, providing on-demand access to expert insights through calls, surveys, and messaging.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketplaces
Co-investorsTA Associates
AltExchange provides a technology platform for financial advisors and RIAs to track, aggregate, and report on clients' alternative investments, using machine learning to sync data with portfolio management systems.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
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)Viraj Parekh(Founder)inJoe Otto(Founder)inGreg NeiheiselTim BrunkTimothy Brunk(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAngelPadBain Capital VenturesBosch VenturesCincyTechFirstMark Capital+10 more
Travel & Hospitality
Andy AcsKonrad WaliszewskiMatt HowardPete Swanson
Co-investors500 GlobalCorazon CapitalNew Stack Ventures
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 ChainRobotics
Co-investorsBranded Strategic Hospitalitypi Ventures
Banríon Capital operates a platform focused on alternative investments, serving asset managers and financial advisors.
Fintech
Base is a membership community that organizes curated in-person gatherings—small "Circles" of eight and larger "Experiences" such as socials, art tours, and expert-led events—for accomplished, curious adults primarily aged 35 to 70.
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)inAlexAndrew
Co-investorsSpiral Sun VenturesFortino Capital
Bizzy produces certified organic cold brew coffee sold in ready-to-drink form in select retail locations.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcM25
Branded Hospitality is an investment, advisory, and media platform focused on the food service, beverage, and hospitality sector, operating three business lines: Ventures, Solutions, and Media.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechMedia & Entertainment
Buildots is a construction intelligence platform that uses AI to track site progress against project plans, detect delivery risks, and provide portfolio-wide visibility for construction leaders.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Roy Danon(Founder)inYakir Sudry(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture Energy VenturesIntel CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersMaor InvestmentsO.G. Venture PartnersQumra Capital+3 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 LlcExpert DOJORoot and Shoot VenturesSerac VenturesSixty8 CapitalSymphonic Capital+1 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-investorsCapital InnovatorsHigh Street Equity PartnersIllinois VenturesLightbankRiverPark VenturesScrum Ventures+1 more
Cary Health provides digital healthcare software, offering fulfillment and hub services for pharmaceutical manufacturers and AI-based tools to help clinical teams at health systems work more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
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 Capital
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
Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalConductive VenturesJobsOhio VenturesKeyhorse CapitalMucker CapitalOrigin Ventures+3 more
Seattle, US
Pejman Pour-Moezzi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Paul Javid(Executive Officer, Director)
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)Travis Zappia(COO)
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
James Lamancusa(Founder)Jim Lamancusa(Founder)James Cali(Director)Jay Hirsh(Director)Alan Murray(Director)
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)inThomas de Godoy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tom de Godoy(Co-Founder and Former Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardHarry Weller(Director)Christopher Lynch(Director)
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBallistic VenturesCisco InvestmentsConverge+27 more
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)Dave Wilner(Director)Adam Sypniewski(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZach DeWitt(Director)inElizabeth de Saint-Aignan(Director)
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationB CapitalBascom VenturesCompoundGaia VenturesIn-Q-Tel+14 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)inMatthew Kalish(Executive Officer, Director)Tige Savage(Co-founder)inMatt Kalish(Founder)inJanet Holian(Executive Officer)Timothy Dent(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAccompliceAtento CapitalAurumBoston Seed CapitalChamaeleonData Point Capital+14 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
Co-investorsCascade Seed Fund
eBombo is a corporate event production company that handles planning, logistics, and execution of conferences, conventions, team building, launches, and trade fairs for businesses, and offers a proprietary AI platform for instant quoting and generative event design.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBDev VenturesEvolution VenturesExpert DOJOSuperCharger Ventures
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)
BoardMike Asem(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundElevate VenturesHyde Park AngelsM25Serra VenturesWestWave 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)Channing Moreland(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsLong Way Ventures37 AngelsCascade Seed FundStout Street Capital
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 CombinatorGaingels
Forecastr provides financial planning and CFO services to early-stage founders and startups, helping them prepare for funding rounds and manage company growth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Steven Plappert(Founder)inLogan Burchett(Founder)inJonathan Frazier(Founder)Steven Ambs(Founder)
BoardRobert Penta(Director)inDaniel Einhorn(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundChartline Capital PartnersConvergeElevate VenturesInterlock CapitalRender Capital+6 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 VenturesTidemark
Co-investorsCamber CreekStrategxy Ventures LLC
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)Justin McClintick(CTO/CPO & Co-Founder)Aaron Smith(CRO & Head of Partnerships)Denise Brown(COO & Head of Customer Success)
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonSentiero VenturesYamaha Motor VenturesAlloy LabsLong Run CapitalNewtype Ventures
Kommu is a subscription-based home-sharing network where identity-verified individuals share their primary homes to book stays, swap places, or find sitters, without booking fees.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
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
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
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 VenturesTechstarsRange VCThe Fund
Handle Global offers CCM, a capital equipment management operating system that tracks and manages clinical, infrastructure, and IT capital equipment for hospitals.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Healthy Roster provides software for athletic trainers to document injuries, run concussion testing, and access continuing education.
Digital HealthSaaSSports TechDublin, US
SHAWN PRICE(Executive Officer)DAN FRONCZAK(Executive Officer, Director)JIM HACKBARTH(Director)NATHAN HEERDT(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRYAN HELON(Director)
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesLevel EquityRev1 VenturesTamarind Hill
Abra is an AI assistant for Procurement teams that surfaces early vendor activity and buying conversations across an organization before they reach formal intake.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsKnoll VenturesPrimordial Ventures
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)Clement Delange(Executive Officer, Director)Clément Delangue(Co-founder & CEO)inThomas Wolf(Co-founder & CSO)in
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAIX VenturesBetaworksCoatue ManagementFelicis VenturesFirestreak Ventures+16 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)Daniel Ash(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Shelton(Director)Ravi Adusumalli(Director)inBart Skalla(Director)
Co-investorsElevation CapitalTamarak Capital
Kartel builds AI infrastructure for creative production, providing tools, talent, workflows, and a managed platform to generate brand-accurate marketing assets such as ads, videos, and key visuals across channels.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Co-investorsFourward Ventures
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)
BoardRobert Wurwarg(Director)Richard Stewart(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesFrontline VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Madrona Venture GroupRitual Capital+5 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 & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsKrillion VenturesLas Olas Venture CapitalBDMIPeakSpan Capital PartnersReign Ventures
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
Matthew C. Kunkel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jonathan V. Siegler(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matt Kunkel(Founder)inDaniel J. Campbell(Director)
Co-investorsHigh AlphaNext Play VenturesSandalphon CapitalTechstarsGreenspring AssociatesHyde Park Venture Partners+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)Bo Davis(Co-founder & CEO)Brian Mills(Co-founder & CTO)Emma Whelan(Chief Financial Officer)Jess Finnefrock(Chief Operating Officer)Tara Clever(Chief Revenue Officer)
Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityDERIVE VENTURESIrishAngelsSchooner CapitalOsage Venture PartnersTen Coves Capital
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
Medicaidsoft provides AI-driven software for managing long-term care Medicaid applications, including tools to track, organize, and process applications and a StatementFetch feature that connects to clients' bank accounts to automatically generate bank ledger statements.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
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)Catherine O'Shea(Director)
Co-investorsAstiaHow Women InvestService Provider CapitalKeyhorse CapitalKubera Venture Capital
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)Teresa Cauvel(CTO and Founder)
BoardZachary Seaverns(Director)
Co-investorsFounders Factory AfricaTechstarsVillgro Africa
nok offers a platform for brands to manage their reverse supply chain, handling warehousing, refurbishment, repair, resale, and retailer recovery of returned products.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
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
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)Mike Mancini(Chief Financial Officer)James Owens(Chief Legal & Policy Officer)Andrew Clare(Chief Technology Officer (as of September 2024))
Co-investorsUberArc AngelsBaillie GiffordBow CapitalDisney AcceleratorGaorong Capital+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-investorsJumpstart 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
Santa Monica, US
Hardik Sharma(Director)Ashish Gupta(Director)Pradvot Korupolu Venkata Narasimha(Executive Officer, Director)Ritukar Vijay(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorspi 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-investorsCapital FactoryNext 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)Yona Shtern(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Sands(Director)Sachin Chitnis(Director)Adam Erlebacher(Director)Henry Feinberg(Director)
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupEscalate Capital PartnersVillage GlobalWonder VenturesBaird Venture Partners
Passage is an all-in-one event ticketing platform that lets organizers sell tickets, season passes, merchandise, and concessions both on-site and online, with reserved seating, mobile check-in, and box office management.
ConsumerSaaS
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)
BoardMike Asem(Director)
Co-investorsExit Quotient VenturesGreen Egg VenturesService Provider CapitalC2 VenturesFar Out VenturesM25
Proximity offers a web-based parking management platform for parking operators and municipalities, handling payments, digital permits, violation enforcement, and revenue reporting without requiring app downloads.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
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 Quant operates a stock research platform that aggregates alternative datasets such as Congressional and insider trading, government contracts, corporate lobbying, and social media trends.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAllos Ventures
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)Timothy Chapman(Director)Matthew Rechin(Executive Officer)Kevin Terrasi(Director)Kevin Von Keyserling(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn O'Neill(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCincyTechJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital
Realm Foods makes packaged snack food marketed as "real food," with attributes including non-GMO, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, and no seed oil.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsTAWANI Ventures
Rescription offers patented drug-pricing technology that lowers the cost of specialty and high-cost brand prescriptions, applying discounted up-front pricing at the pharmacy counter with a $0 copay for employee members.
FintechHealthtechSaaS
Resonado is a hardware design and engineering lab focused on improving the acoustic performance of audio products.
Deep TechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Brian ChoChristian FemriteErikc Perez-PerezPeter Moeckel
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)Luisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)Ken Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)GROOVE CAPITALLofty VenturesLongJump VenturesRedstick Ventures+4 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
Co-investorsGreenlight ReHustle FundMarkdStartup TNT
Shadowscape is a cybersecurity analytics company that analyzes an organization's threat landscape and vulnerabilities to quantify cyber risks and recommend prioritized mitigations.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS
Co-investorsForm VenturesProgression
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
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 TechMarketplacesSaaSBloomington, US
Jennie Moser(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Eisen(Director)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesIU VenturesFlywheel FundHyde Park AngelsM25
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-investorsPropellant 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-investorsFundersClubJ17 CapitalWisdom VenturesWonder VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz+2 more
SupportPay builds a product for co-parents, caregivers, and families affected by divorce to manage support-related matters.
FintechSaaS
Sheri Atwood(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersMichigan Capital NetworkRender CapitalVictorumFenway Summer VenturesMoneta Ventures
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)Srini Surendranath(Executive Officer)Melissa Monich(Director)Daniel Charna(Director)Matthew Jones(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Steven Fields(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+13 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 Capital
Astoria, US
Demetrius Michael Karagas(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Craig Gutentag(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Gutentag(Founder)in
BoardRebecca Kaden(Director)in
Co-investorsComcast VenturesCVS Health VenturesEvolution VC PartnersForeground CapitalGreycroftHealthQuest Capital+11 more
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
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 is a software platform for venture capital fund managers and syndicates to launch and administer SPVs, manage funds, onboard LPs, handle capital calls and K-1s, and enable secondary liquidity.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLees Summit, US
Rachael Qualls(Executive Officer)
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 AlphaKhosla VenturesThrive Capital
Co-investorsThe Fund
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)
BoardCharles Clow(Director)Paul Ericson(Director)
Co-investorsKCRise Fund
Xylo is an AI-powered client engagement platform for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and financial advisors that syncs CRM data, emails, call summaries, and texts to generate behavioral client insights, risk and opportunity alerts, and prioritized task lists.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCapitalT
Exits · 5
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGoodRxNASDAQ: GDRXInstacartNASDAQ: CARTToastNYSE: TOSTVeeva SystemsNYSE: VEEVVolatoNYSE: SOAR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHugging Face · venturedailydigest.com · Aug 27, 2026
Nonsense · ibtimes.co.uk · Aug 22, 2026
MarginEdge · pulse2.com · Aug 21, 2026
Synthesia · contentgrip.com · Aug 18, 2026
Cody · liverpool.com · Aug 17, 2026
Trend Micro · finance.biggo.com · Aug 13, 2026
Massive · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 10, 2026
Base · mercomcapital.com · Aug 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Connetic Ventures made?
- Connetic Ventures has 195 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 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 Techstars, Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Y Combinator, among 325 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect – Episode 95- Brad Zapp of Connetic Ventures
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
The Winning Characteristics Of A Founding Team, With Chris Hjelm of Connetic Ventures
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Chris Hjelm
The Origins of Connetic's Data Driven Approach To Analysis, With Chris Hjelm of Connetic Ventures
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Chris Hjelm
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