Chattanooga · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Also known as DYNAMO MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Investment thesis
Dynamo focuses on the 'industrial renaissance,' backing founders upgrading the physical economy where technology collides with physics. The firm emphasizes that building in the real world is difficult and requires deep domain understanding rather than just capital. Rooted in supply chains and operations, Dynamo invests from inception through seed, often before a product or team is fully in place, and backs founders across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, advanced transportation, and energy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 31 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×10Enterprise Software ×7Robotics ×3E-commerce ×2Energy ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2
HQs:United States×16United Arab Emirates×1Canada×1Spain×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×83 founders×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32024 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 22014 · 111 dated
Birmingham, US
Fred McCallum(Director)Alexia B. Borden(Director)Hafiz F. Chandiwala(Executive Officer, Director)Norman H. Ross, Jr.(Executive Officer)Marvin Williams Goodwyn, Jr.(Director)Jonathan A. DeWaard(Executive Officer)
Board seatTheodore Alling· per SEC Form D · filed Aug 2024
Hendersonville, US
Steve Wasilowski(Director)Nick Hegeman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatSantosh Sankar· per SEC Form D · $4.8M raise · filed Nov 2022
Freight Hero provides an AI-powered managed service for freight brokers that handles load operations from rate confirmation through POD collection, including dispatching, tracking, check-ins, and issue escalation.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPalo Alto, US
Andre
Board seatSantosh Sankar· per SEC Form D · $6.1M raise · filed Jun 2026
Co-investorsAI Fund
Chattanooga, US
BoardMatthew L. Bain(Director)Theodore W. Alling(Director)inAndrew F. Scarbrough(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen A. Culp(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatTheodore Alling· per SEC Form D · $1.2M raise · filed Jun 2015
Stord operates a connected platform for supply chain orchestration, letting brands manage, scale, and optimize logistics and warehousing from a single system rather than stitching together separate 3PLs and software.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAtlanta, US
Sean Henry(Executive Officer, Director)inJacob Boudreau(Executive Officer, Director)inJacob Boudrea(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Lagomarsino(Director)Ilya Fushman(Director)inScott Dorfman(Director)
Board seatSantosh Sankar· per SEC Form D · $2.6M raise · filed Apr 2018
Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsB Capital GroupLux CapitalNewView Capital
Atlanta, US
Board seatSantosh Sankar· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Sep 2020
COROS designs GPS sport watches and training software for runners, climbers, cyclists and other endurance athletes.
Saqib Rasool(Founder)in
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesTech Square VenturesFontinalis PartnersSusa Ventures
Gatik develops Level 4 autonomous trucks for regional freight and e-commerce delivery, operating commercial fleets for retailers including Walmart, Loblaw, Kroger, and others.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSilicon Valley, US
Gautam Narang(CEO)inArjun Narang(CTO)inApeksha Kumavat(Chief Engineer)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundFlucas VenturesFontinalis PartnersFraser McCombs CapitalKoch Disruptive Technologies+6 more
Ionobell develops silicon-dominant battery technology using porous nano-particle silicon that can be integrated into existing manufacturing equipment, aimed at reducing cost per kWh and increasing energy density.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Robert Neivertin
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalTrucks VC
Leaf uses predictive analytics and AI to identify optimal transportation contracting opportunities for shippers and carriers, helping them reduce costs, improve operations, and lower carbon emissions.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsMadrona Venture GroupMS&AD VenturesSchematic VenturesSozo VenturesTitletownTechREFASHIOND Ventures+1 more
Denver, US
Brian Taylor(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJosh Chapman(Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalAlumni VenturesSpace Capital
Milk Moovement provides real-time software for managing dairy supply chain operations, enabling stakeholders across the dairy industry to access shared data and make coordinated decisions.
AgTechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHalifax, CA
Jon King(Founder)Rob Forsythe(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcMatchstick VenturesTechstars
Co-investorsSnow Leopard Technology VenturesSprint Vc
Stord provides a unified platform for intelligent supply chain orchestration, helping brands manage, scale, and optimize their logistics operations from a single connected system.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAtlanta, US
Sean Henry(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsKleiner Perkins137 VenturesArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalB Capital GroupB4 Capital+13 more
Pinch develops AI translation technology that preserves the original speaker's voice and timing across audio and video content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentVC, ES
Christian Safka(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorPayPal Ventures
Plus One Robotics develops intelligent parcel handling robotics systems that combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy for logistics and ecommerce organizations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Antonio, US
Erik Nieves(CEO & Co-founder)inShaun Edwards(CTO & Co-founder)Paul Hvass(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWhitney Rockley(Director)inChris Girgenti(Director)inToshiya Otani(Director)
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesFf Venture CapitalFirst Star VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedLeonis CapitalMcRock Capital+5 more
SEEVA Technologies builds heated washer-fluid systems that keep vehicle cameras, sensors and windshields clear.
Co-investorsExpansion Venture Capital
sennder operates sennOS, a digital platform for road freight logistics that directly connects shippers with carriers, offering capacity booking, real-time shipment tracking, and pricing tools.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
David Nothacker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelEarlybird Venture CapitalGR CapitalNext47Project A VenturesTarget Global+3 more
Skupos (PDI Essentials / PDI CStore Essentials) provides software for convenience-store owners and operators to manage back-office operations, financial management, scan data reporting, and tobacco/CPG brand-funded loyalty offers.
Retail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jake Bolling(Cofounder)Michael Glassman(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Bolling(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPatrick Mathieson(Director)inTed Alling(Director)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersSQN Venture Partners, LLCToba Capital
Co-investorsJam Fund
Slope provides software to manage the biospecimen lifecycle for clinical research sites, enabling researchers and sponsors to track and oversee biological samples at scale throughout clinical trials.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Rust Felix(Chief Executive Officer and cofounder)
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Starsky Robotics develops autonomous vehicles for long-haul trucking, targeting transportation companies seeking driverless freight delivery solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsTrucks VCY CombinatorShasta Ventures
Steam Logistics is a third-party logistics provider offering supply chain services for shippers, including domestic truckload, LTL transportation, international ocean and air freight, and drayage.
Logistics & Supply ChainChattanooga, US
Jason Provonsha(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Cox(Executive Officer)Allan Davis(Director)
BoardBarry Large(Director)inTed Alling(Director)in
SVT Robotics develops the SOFTBOT Platform, software that connects enterprise systems with robots and automation technology for faster integration in supply chain and warehouse operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSWilliamsburg, US
Albert K. Schultz(Executive Officer, Director)A. K. Schultz(CEO & Co-Founder)Jim Hodson(Co-Founder & SVP of Customer Operations)inA.K. Schultz(Founder)inMichael Howes(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNewBuild.VCNGP CapitalNRVSchematic Ventures
Tenderd provides AI-driven fleet and equipment management software for businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDubai, AE
Arjun Mohan(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesCOTU VenturesJam FundY CombinatorACE & CompanyRainfall Ventures
Raft builds AI software that automates data extraction, invoice matching, and exception flagging for supply chain operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
James Coombes(Founder)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEpisode1Techstars
Verusen offers an AI platform that connects to a company's ERP, EAM, or P2P systems to optimize MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) inventory and spare parts without requiring data cleanup.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Paul Noble(Founder, CSO)Scott Matthews(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremiah Woodford(Chief Revenue Officer)Ross Sonnabend(Chief Product Officer)Marcus Tewksbury(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesCemex VenturesFlyover CapitalGlasswing VenturesTech Square Ventures
WorkStep (WorkHound) is an AI-powered employee engagement platform for frontline and distributed workforces, offering surveys, AI-generated responses to feedback, targeted communications, and predictive insights.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSChattanooga, US
Max Farrell(CEO)Andrew Kirpalani(Executive Officer, Director)Elizabeth Engel(Director)
Co-investorsLevel EquityStout Street Capital
Zeelo provides staff and group shuttle transportation services for organizations, operating in the USA, UK, and Ireland.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsInMotion Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCoros · the5krunner.com · Aug 5, 2026
Opportunistic North America Early Stage · reuters.com · May 26, 2026
Starsky Robotics · trysignalbase.com · Mar 23, 2026
Gatik · forbes.com · Jan 28, 2026
Pinch · thesaasnews.com · Jan 16, 2026
Zeelo · taylorwessing.com · Jun 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Dynamo Ventures made?
- Dynamo Ventures has 20 tracked investments.
- What stage does Dynamo Ventures invest at?
- Dynamo Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Dynamo Ventures's typical check size?
- Dynamo Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
- What sectors does Dynamo Ventures focus on?
- Dynamo Ventures focuses on AdTech, Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Dynamo Ventures located?
- Dynamo Ventures is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.
- Does Dynamo Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Dynamo Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Dynamo Ventures co-invest with?
- Dynamo Ventures most often shares deals with Schematic Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Perot Jain, among 65 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamIn the Hot Seat: Santosh Sankar of Dynamo Ventures
Tenney Group · Santosh Sankar
Santosh Sankar of Dynamo Ventures on How to Grow in a Recession
Adam Vazquez · Santosh Sankar
Future of Freight #10: Betting Big on Supply Chain: The VC View w/Santosh Sankar, Dynamo Ventures
Freightos · Santosh Sankar
Dynamo Ventures partner Ted Alling on the startup culture in Chattanooga - Fuller Speed Ahead
FreightWaves · Ted Alling
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Co-investors · 22
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.
Bread and Butter Ventures is a Minnesota-based venture capital firm investing in foodtech, digital health, and enterprise technology companies, leveraging the state's concentration of food, healthcare, and Fortune 500 industry leaders.
Toba Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on backing technology companies with long-term growth potential and teams capable of reshaping markets for the common good.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
Partech is a global investment firm that backs founders across multiple continents and at every stage through dedicated teams and funds.
Sierra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in first-principles founders, backing companies from inception through Series A across AI infrastructure, applied/vertical AI, deep tech, and physical/embodied AI.
2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage venture capital firm based in New York and Boston that backs founders building future technologies.
Pareto Holdings is an early-stage investment and company-building firm headquartered in the United States that operates globally. It has never raised outside capital and is self-funded by design.
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Entrepreneur FirstBetter Tomorrow Venturesxfactor venturesMolten VenturesCambridge Innovation CapitalIronspring VenturePale Blue DotManiv MobilityVMG PartnersInfinity Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Dynamo Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Dynamo Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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