Dipalo Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Dipalo Ventures invests in hard tech founders at a moment when advances in materials, manufacturing, and AI-enabled supply chains are opening new possibilities, while acknowledging that commercialization remains difficult. The firm focuses on energy (generation, storage, use, renewables, grid tech, electrification), climate technologies that cut costs while mitigating climate change across food, agriculture, industry, transportation, and the built environment, and intelligent hardware including robotics, industrial automation, and embedded AI. Beyond capital, its partners, who are serial founders and operators, offer product and deep engineering expertise. Its Residency program delivers technical diligence, audits, workshops, and mentorship to identify and close product and engineering gaps before and after investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 16 portfolio companiesHardware ×7Consumer ×6IoT ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2FoodTech ×2
HQs:United States×8Poland×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAllergyamulet develops a portable food allergen and ingredient sensor to help people with food allergies safely identify potential allergens in food before consumption.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Abigail Barnes(Co-Founder & CEO)
GRIND manufactures portable basketball shooting machines and hosts community events that combine sports technology with STEM education for underserved youth.
ConsumerEdTechGamingHardwareSports TechHouston, US
Thomas Fields(CEO & Founder)
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage dispensing system that bottles drinks on demand in workplace settings and collects bottles for cleaning and reuse, eliminating single-use plastic waste.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodChicago, US
Manuela ZoninseininAli Rose van OverbekeinZachary Smith(Director)Andrew Dunn(Director)
MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additive technology that enhances fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics by functionalizing materials like graphene oxide and biomaterials, serving the manufacturing industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsStillwater, US
Haley Marie Keith(Executive Officer, Director)Laurence Hayward(Director)Kevin Keith(Director)Steve Hulme(Director)
BoardMahdi Ghazizadeh(Director)Richard J. Diemer, Jr.(Director)
NuCurrent develops wireless charging technology and products focused on delivering wireless charging experiences for customers.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTChicago, US
Randall Korach(Director)Michael Seedman(Director)Keith Browning(Director)Jacob Babcock(CEO)John Major(Director)Heidi Arkinstall(Director)
Rivia Health develops AI-powered patient payment automation software for specialty healthcare practices.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechPhoenix, US
Brenda Schmidt(Director)Rachel Mertensmeyer(Executive Officer, Director)Gregg Scoresby(Director)
Scalable Systems Group provides real-time monitoring of container weights and bin utilization for logistics and waste management operations.
IoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Throne designs and operates smart public restrooms equipped with sensors, running water, and real-time cleanliness ratings for urban public spaces.
HardwareIoTPropTechLos Angeles, US
Zenblen operates a robotic smoothie blending kiosk that allows customers to order and watch their drink being freshly prepared using natural ingredients selected by an in-house nutritionist.
ConsumerFoodTechRobotics
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Dipalo Ventures invest at?
- Dipalo Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Dipalo Ventures focus on?
- Dipalo Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is Dipalo Ventures located?
- Dipalo Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAn Intro to Dipalo Ventures, With Rafiq Ahmed
Mindset Startup Academy-Verlin Gradney · Rafiq Ahmed
Dipalo Ventures Investment Focus, With Rafiq Ahmed of Dipalo Ventures
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Rafiq Ahmed
Defining A Properly Designed 'Product Roadmap', With Rafiq Ahmed of Dipalo Ventures
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Rafiq Ahmed
#0027 - Investor and Product Discussions with Rafiq Ahmed and Mitul Patel of Dipalo Ventures
Established · Rafiq Ahmed
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