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Emles Venture Partners

Venture capital

New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Emles Venture Partners partners with ambitious founders to build the businesses of tomorrow. Its featured founders span a broad range of technologies and markets — from computation- and machine-learning-driven drug discovery for difficult diseases, to precision biology for sustainable food proteins, to surgical navigation and robotics for minimally invasive surgery, tech-enabled social selling of natural wellness products, text- and WhatsApp-based employee training for large enterprises and nonprofits, and next-generation ERP software for cannabis companies. The firm appears sector-agnostic, supporting deeptech, life sciences, consumer, and enterprise software companies alike.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Tracked investments
78

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website
Artem Pasyechnyk

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Canix.

Faisal Younus

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Pillar.

Jose Amich

Founder associated with portfolio company Zeta Surgical.

Maxine Anderson

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Arist.

Michael Ioffe

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Arist.

Michael Ivkov

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Pillar.

Ryan Laverty

Co-founder associated with portfolio company Arist.

Tahira Rehmatullah

Founder associated with portfolio company Commons.

Dave Saxena· Partner

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Emles Venture Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 57 of 78 portfolio companies

Fintech ×18Enterprise Software ×17SaaS ×17AI & Machine Learning ×14Consumer ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8Deep Tech ×8Marketplaces ×8

HQs:United States×21Mexico×8India×7Argentina×3United Kingdom×2Nigeria×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 46 portfolio companies
28%
solo founders
13 of 46 mapped founding teams
65%
repeat founders
of 71 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 8 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×132 founders×193 founders×104+ founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 74 founders with education data

Harvard University ×5Tecnológico de Monterrey ×4Babson College ×3Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ×3Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México ×3Stanford University ×3Universidad de 'San Andrés'​ ×3University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 71 founders with career history

Accenture ×2BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) ×2Defence Research and Development Organisation ×2Emerging Platforms Ltd ×2Grin Scooters ×2Handypass ×2Snap Finance ×2Solutions for Schools ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×39

8 founders hold a PhD · 14 hold an MBA (of 74 with degree data)

Investments · 78 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 42020 · 22018 · 12017 · 110 dated

1910 Genetics1910genetics.comin𝕏Jan 2021

1910 Genetics develops genetic engineering and biotechnology solutions, leveraging computational and biological approaches.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechCambridge, US

Jennifer O. Nwankwo(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSamir Kumar(Director)Marc Foster(Director)Jory Bell(Director)in

Co-investorsFoundersX VenturesPlayground GlobalY CombinatorM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Accenture Ventures

Alba Orbitalalbaorbital.comin𝕏Mar 2021

Alba Orbital manufactures PocketQube satellites and operates as a launch broker, providing small satellite deployment services.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechGlasgow, GB

Tom Walkinshaw(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorMetaplanet

Aristarist.coin𝕏

Arist delivers entrepreneurship education courses to high school students in conflict zones.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechImpact & Social GoodNew York City, US

Michael Ioffe(Founder)inRyan Laverty(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcNeer Venture PartnersRebel FundY CombinatorPeakspanRainfall Ventures

Asher

Asher Bio is a South San Francisco biotechnology company developing cis-targeted immunotherapies for cancer and other diseases.

Asher Bioasherbio.comin𝕏

Asher Bio develops selective immunotherapy drugs that target specific immune cell types to promote beneficial effects while minimizing toxicity.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Ivana Djuretic(Founder)inAndy Yeung(Founder)in

Co-investorsGoAhead VenturesMission Bay CapitalMission BiocapitalRA CapitalY CombinatorAlexandria+3 more

Austin Softwareaustinsoftware.com

Austin-based company, later known as Astro, that connects businesses with software engineering talent in Latin America.

Co-investorsKube VC

Beekbeek.ioin𝕏acquired by Audible

Beek was an audiobook platform that provided access to audiobooks and original audio content for Spanish-speaking audiences before being acquired by Audible.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentMexico City, MX

Pamela Valdes(Founder/CEO)inMax Holzheu(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelLightspeed Venture PartnersOutbound VenturesY Combinator

Beek Technologies
Betterhalfbetterhalf.aiin𝕏

Indian matrimony and matchmaking app that helps users find genuine and verified profiles for marriage.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocialBengaluru, IN

Pawan Gupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsRebel FundY CombinatorCathexis VenturesFinSight VenturesLeonis InvestissementS2 Capital+1 more

BuyPowerbuypower.ngin𝕏

BuyPower operates a bill payment platform serving African individuals and businesses, offering consumer energy bill payment, vendor payment services for businesses, and an energy data product for lenders conducting credit assessments.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechFintechFederal Capital Territory, NG

OJIMA BENJAMIN UFARUNA(Founder/CEO)inAsehinde Oladipo(Founder/Chief Operations Officer)in

Co-investorsMusha VenturesY Combinator

Canixcanix.comin𝕏

Canix provides an ERP and seed-to-sale software platform designed for cannabis cultivators, distributors, and manufacturers to manage inventory, integrations with state regulatory systems, and business operations.

AgTechCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Stacey Hronowski(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesConvergeY Combinator

Canvascanvas.comin𝕏

Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) with tools for grading, gradebook management, course content delivery, data reporting, and mobile apps for students, teachers, and parents.

Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsGaingelsFoundryIA VenturesInspired CapitalM13Trilogy Equity Partners

Capwaycapway.coDefunct

CapWay was an Atlanta-based fintech offering digital banking and financial literacy tools for banking deserts; it shut down in 2024.

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalFearless FundIndicator Ventures

Commonscommons.co

Commons produces CBD gummies marketed for relaxation and wellness purposes, sold direct-to-consumer through their online store.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

BoardTahira

Deleedelee.coin𝕏

DEWI11 is an online gaming platform that provides information and articles about online games, including game updates, seasonal changes, new features, and strategies for players.

GamingHealthtechMedical DevicesMonterrey, MX

Liza Velarde(Founder)inAlejandro Abarca-Blanco(Founder)inJuan Felipe Yee De León(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

DirectShiftsdirectshifts.comin𝕏

DirectShifts operates a platform connecting shift workers with employment opportunities.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

Sai Thumuluru(Founder)inVamshi krishna Gunukula(Chief Operating Officer)inShrinath Aithal(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorUpHonest CapitalMedStartr Ventures

DribbbleAcquired

Dribbble is a portfolio, self-promotion and hiring platform where digital designers share work as 'Shots'.

Dribbledribbble.com𝕏Acquired

Dribbble is an online community and portfolio platform where designers share work, get feedback and find design jobs.

Co-investorsAuxanoKira StudioLongJump VenturesTacenda CapitalZenStone Venture Capital

EduRevedurev.inin𝕏

EduRev is an online learning platform that provides students with personalized education through video lessons, documents, and practice tests.

EdTechChandigarh, IN

Hardik Dhamija(Founder)inKunaal Satija(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorNeon

Elevatelevat-iot.com

Seattle-based industrial IoT company whose AI-guided software helps equipment makers and operators speed up repairs and cut downtime.

Emi Labsemilabs.aiinNov 2021

Emi builds digital infrastructure to increase access to professional opportunities for operational workers, who represent 80% of the global workforce and have been historically underserved online.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSector AgnosticBuenos Aires, AR

Andres Arslanian(Founder)inMateo Cavasotto(Founder)in

Co-investorsFiDi VenturesLorimer VenturesMerus CapitalY Combinator

Emporusemporus.com

Emporus is a crypto asset management platform that uses real-time on-chain data and AI models to autonomously allocate and manage capital across DeFi protocols.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

EPIC AEROSPACEepic-aerospace.comin𝕏

Epic Aerospace builds Orbit Transfer Vehicles (space tugs) that enable satellites to be deployed to any orbital destination from shared launch vehicles and to move within space.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechBuenos Aires, AR

Ignacio Belieres Montero(Founder)in

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesITERATIVEMetaplanetY Combinator

Equbotequbot.comin𝕏

EquBot builds AI-based solutions, powered by IBM Watson, for investment and wealth management.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

Flatflat.mx

Flat.mx provides mortgages to foreigners buying property in Mexico, offering rate quotes, pre-qualification, and bilingual (English/Spanish) support through closing.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsKube VCOutbound VenturesOyster VenturesStartupsHTwenty

Fuzionairefuzionaire.com

Fuzionaire develops chemistry technology based on Earth-abundant alkali metal catalysts and reagents (its ionic alkali metal / IAM platform) for applications in medicine, energy, and materials.

BiotechDeep TechNew Materials

Nick Slavin(Founding CEO)in

Fuzionaire DXfuzionairedx.com

Fuzionaire Theranostics develops radiopharmaceuticals for oncology using its HetSiFA silicon (SiFA) chemistry platform, creating chemically matched fluorine-18 PET diagnostic and radioligand therapy pairs.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Garden Societythegardensociety.comin𝕏

Garden Society makes craft cannabis edibles and premium pre-rolls using responsibly sourced, sustainable ingredients and strain-specific cannabis.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerCloverdale, US

Erin Gore(Founder)in

Gridless Powergridless.comin𝕏Oct 2017

Gridless develops battery technology and energy-efficient power solutions for organizations with demanding power requirements.

CleantechCybersecurityEnergyHardwareCollingswood, US

Jason Halpern(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inPatrick Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)inJay Bhatti(Director)Steve Vanderzwan(Director)

Havenhavenservicing.comin

Haven is a digital platform that simplifies home financing and mortgage management for homeowners by connecting them with mortgage companies.

FintechMarketplacesPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Aditya Acharya(Founder)inNipun Kant(Founder)inJonathan Chao(Founder)in

Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesConversion CapitalGoAhead VenturesRWT HorizonsY CombinatorBoxGroup

Haven Servicing

New York-based homeownership platform that lets mortgage servicers engage, educate and cross-sell to borrowers.

HelpNowgethelpnow.ininDefunct

HelpNow operates a network of ambulances and converted medical transport vehicles to provide rapid emergency response services in India.

HealthtechMH, IN

Shikhar Agrawal(Founder)inVenkatesh Amrutwar(Founder)inAditya Makkar(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

HENRYsoyhenry.comin𝕏

Henry is a coding bootcamp offering intensive online programs in full-stack development, data science, data engineering, and AI automation for learners seeking employment in technology.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechBuenos Aires, AR

Martin Borchardt(Founder)inManuel Barna Ferrés(Founder)inLuz Borchardt(Founder)inLeonardo Maglia(Founder)inManuel Barna(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccionDila CapitalKayyak VenturesMyelin VCNorte VenturesSquareOne Capital+2 more

Homebasehomebase.com.vn

Homebase is a Southeast Asian proptech company that helps individuals achieve home ownership, including through installment-based homebuying processes.

FintechMarketplacesPropTech

JunYuan Tan (JY)(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator1982 VenturesFlucas VenturesITERATIVEKube VCVU Venture Partners+3 more

Houmhoum.comin𝕏Oct 2021

Houm is a proptech platform that helps property owners list and rent residential properties in Latin America.

MarketplacesPropTechSantiago, CL

Benjamín Labra(Founder)inNicolas Knockaert(Founder)inBenjamin Ignacio Labra Zelaya(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Labra(Founder)in

BoardJorge Benitez(Director)Jonathan Lewy(Director)

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesCM VenturesFoundersX VenturesMagma PartnersMyelin VC+9 more

inBalanceinbalanceresearch.comMar 2020Acquired

inBalance uses machine learning to predict electricity prices, helping energy storage operators, EV charging networks, and similar businesses optimize revenue.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US

Thomas Marge(Founder)inEdwin Fennell(Director)Rajan Troll(Director)

Co-investorsKnockout CapitalLorimer VenturesY Combinator

InFeedo’sinfeedo.comin

inFeedo AI builds Amber, a conversational AI platform enterprises use for employee listening, HR automation and communication.

Tanmaya Jain(Founder)inPalash Jain(Founder)in

Co-investorsBling CapitalZillionize

Jen Nwankwo (company)

Using computation, physics, and machine learning to develop drugs for difficult diseases.

Jigajiga3d.com

Jiga is an AI-native sourcing platform where engineers buy custom mechanical parts directly from vetted manufacturers.

Juicy Marblesjuicymarbles.comin𝕏

Juicy Marbles is a food company that produces meat products made through traditional methods without laboratory synthesis or artificial chemicals.

Climate TechConsumerFoodTechLjubljana, SI

Luka Sinček(Founder)inMaj Hrovat(Founder)inTilen Travnik(Founder)in

Co-investorsFeelsgood Capital PartnersSilicon GardensWorld FundY CombinatorAgFunder

Karbon

Karbon builds practice management software for accounting firms, covering workflow, team collaboration and client communication.

Karbon Cardkarboncard.comin𝕏

Karbon Card provides financial services for cross-border payments, including foreign payment collection and sending, corporate cards, and cloud billing optimization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN

Pei-fu Hsieh(Founder)inBo Li(Founder)in

Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesOlive Tree CapitalSommet AB+7 more

Kredikredi.mxin𝕏

Financiera Inteligente is a Mexican lending company that provides mortgage financing products for residential properties.

FintechMonterrey, MX

Javier Aldape(Founder)inJC Mercado(Founder)inFernando Nader Giacoman(Founder)in

Co-investorsOlive Tree CapitalStartupsY CombinatorFirst Check VenturesSoma Capital

Lastbitlastbit.ioinAcquired

Striga provides regulated APIs for digital asset custody, trading, banking, and card issuing, letting businesses offer crypto and fiat neobanking services (virtual IBANs, wallets, and Bitcoin/stablecoin-linked cards) without holding their own licenses.

Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS

Co-investorsKube VC

Mendelsomosmendel.comin𝕏

Mendel Viajes is a platform that centralizes corporate travel management, allowing companies to book flights, hotels, and transportation while applying customizable travel policies and controlling expenses in real time.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Meru
Meru.commeru.comin𝕏

Meru operates an online marketplace connecting mechanics in Latin America with automotive aftermarket suppliers and parts dealers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX

Manuel Rodriguez Dao(Founder)inVirgile Fiszman(Founder)inFederico Moscato(Founder)inEduardo Mata(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBold Capital PartnersIndustry VenturesLeksell Social Ventures

Meshmesh.aiin𝕏Apr 2022 · $11M

Mesh provides a people management platform that helps leaders build engaged and high-performing teams through AI-driven performance management features including personalized nudges, real-time coaching, and insights combining employee and performance data.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Saurabh Nangia(Founder)inGaurav Chaubey(Founder)inRahul Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsRTP GlobalY CombinatorCoinbase VenturesLiberty City VenturesLiquid VenturesModerne Ventures+3 more

Meshthepeoplemesh.com

Mesh is a performance management and enablement platform for HR teams, built around continuous feedback and manager effectiveness.

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Mytosmytos.bioin𝕏Sep 2023

Mytos develops automated manufacturing technology for regenerative medicines, specifically targeting the production of stem cell-derived therapies to make treatments for conditions like Parkinson's, blindness, and spinal cord injury accessible and affordable to patients.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsLondon, GB

Ali Afshar(CEO | Co-Founder)inIgnacio Willats(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)Artis VenturesDeep Science VenturesIQ CapitalKinled Holding+4 more

Nabisnabis.comin

Nabis is a cannabis wholesale platform that supplies branded products to dispensaries across California, New York, and Nevada.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Vince Ning(Founder)inJun S. Lee(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundArtemis Growth PartnersBabel VenturesDelta Emerald VenturesJourneyOne VenturesOutbound Ventures+4 more

Odekoodeko.comin𝕏

Odeko provides software and operational systems for independent food service businesses to compete with chain restaurants through cost optimization and margin improvement.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSNew York City, US

James Burkhardt(Founder)inDane Atkinson(Chief Executive Officer)inTom Hore(Chief Product Officer)inStephen Mar(Chief Legal & Administrative Officer)inTodd Sunsted(Executive Officer)Bernar Bekirov(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalMPG FundNotable CapitalPROOFSommet AB+11 more

Paradigmparadigm.coin𝕏

Paradigm offers Delta-1 Spreads, a product providing streaming order books for trading spreads between spot, perpetual, and futures crypto instruments with atomic two-leg execution and no leg risk.

B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupAmber GroupAvon VenturesJump CapitalNexoQCP Capital+5 more

Parrot

Parrot is a short-form video language-learning app that teaches through personalized, scrollable real-world video content.

Parrot Software 🦜parrotsoftware.ioin

Parrot is a point-of-sale and restaurant management software platform designed for restaurants in Mexico.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMonterrey, MX

David Villarreal(Founder)inRoberto Cebrian(Founder)in

Co-investorsOutbound VenturesY Combinator

Pearl
Perchgetperch.app

Perch is a home monitoring app that turns a spare phone, tablet, laptop or webcam into a live home camera.

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalEvolution VC PartnersArborview CapitalBEST FundsOntario Centre of InnovationSecond Century Ventures

Pillarpillar.ioin𝕏

Pillar is a creator commerce platform that enables creators, coaches, influencers, and entrepreneurs to build online storefronts and sell digital products, memberships, courses, and services without requiring coding skills or a complex e-commerce stack.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Faisal Younus(Founder)in

Co-investorsCrucible CapitalY CombinatorACE & CompanyAnalog VenturesAndreessen Horowitz

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Emles Venture Partners made?
Emles Venture Partners has 77 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Emles Venture Partners invest at?
Emles Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Emles Venture Partners focus on?
Emles Venture Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Medical Devices, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Emles Venture Partners located?
Emles Venture Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Emles Venture Partners lead rounds?
Emles Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Emles Venture Partners co-invest with?
Emles Venture Partners most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Kube VC, Outbound Ventures, among 121 tracked co-investors.

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