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Gen Capital
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 24 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Gen 1 Capital backs early-stage, deep tech founders — described as 'Gen 1' innovators, trailblazers, and visionaries — building original, transformative products that solve complex problems in large markets. The firm invests across AI/ML, robotics, quantum and edge computing, IoT/sensor fusion, autonomous vehicles and mobility, cybersecurity, data science, computational biology and digital health, and software/hardware digital transformation. It emphasizes founder character, culture, and creation, and leverages deep ties to local technology ecosystems, corporate partners, and universities to help incubate and commercialize technologies. Based in the US Midwest, it views the region as primed for disruptive growth in digital manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and Industry 4.0, and partners with national investors to invest locally.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 57 of 82 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×22Enterprise Software ×18Hardware ×14SaaS ×12Fintech ×11Data & Infrastructure ×9Deep Tech ×7AgTech ×6
HQs:United States×38New Zealand×2Finland×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 43 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×222 founders×103 founders×94+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 40 founders with education data
Stanford University ×5University of Tennessee, Knoxville ×3Aalto University ×2Harvard University ×2International Space University ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2University of Waterloo ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 38 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×11Business & Management ×10Computer Science ×9Economics ×4Physics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Humanities ×2Politics & Policy ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 45 founders with career history
Google ×5NASA Ames Research Center ×4University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ×3Georgia Institute of Technology ×2Meta ×2US Army ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
9 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 43 with degree data)
Investments · 82 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12018 · 22017 · 12016 · 12015 · 32014 · 210 dated
Intel designs and manufactures semiconductor processors for data center, consumer, and embedded applications, including Xeon server processors, Arc graphics processors, and mobile processors.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
Robert Noyce(Co-founder)inGordon Moore(Co-founder; CEO 1975–1987)Andrew Grove(Employee no. 3; CEO 1987–1998)April Miller Boise(Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer)inMichelle Johnston Holthaus(Chief Executive Officer of Intel Products)inChristoph Schell(Executive Officer)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersCeltic House Venture PartnersKluz VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersPlayground GlobalPrefix Capital+11 more
Revolution Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines using its proprietary Tri-Complex Platform and RAS(ON) Biology research approach.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesRedwood City, US
Margaret Horn(Executive Officer)Mark A. Goldsmith(Executive Officer, Director)inJack Anders(Chief Financial Officer)Stephen M. Kelsey(President, Research and Development)Alan Sandler(Chief Development Officer)inAnthony Mancini(Chief Global Commercialization Officer)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBain Capital Life SciencesForesite CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Illinois VenturesNextech InvestThe Column Group+2 more
Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Peter Beck(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chair of the Board)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Draft Ventures LlcErgo CapitalIndustrious VenturesKhosla Ventures+9 more
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1QBit develops computational tools that enable organizations to reimagine and solve complex, previously intractable problems across industries.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing
Andrew Fursman(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAllianz XGreen Sands EquityInnovative Solutions CanadaSCB 10XFluxus Ventures
Develops AI tools for tax and accounting professionals to improve compliance, financial planning, and decision-making capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSan Francisco, US
David Yue(Founder)inFinsam Samson(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundCarya Venture PartnersDcode CapitalGeneral Catalyst+5 more
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Amber produces wireless, solar-powered automation kits for grain bin monitoring and fan control that replace traditional cable systems.
AgTechHardwareIoTChicago, US
Lucas Frye(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJoseph Varikooty(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardCyril Ebersweiler(Incoming Series Seed Director.)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsHAXIllinois Ventures1517SOSV
Ambition provides a unified revenue execution platform that integrates coaching, data intelligence, and activation tools for sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechChattanooga, US
Travis Truett(Founder)inJared Houghton(Founder)inBrian Trautschold(Founder)in
BoardClint Smith(Director)Sid Chambless(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsChattanooga Renaissance FundGV (Google Ventures)Y CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)Initialized CapitalNCN Partners+4 more
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)inBabak Nivi(Founder)Naval Ravikant(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesAccompliceAgman PartnersAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtacama Ventures+54 more
Artisight builds an AI platform that uses computer vision and operational intelligence to improve hospital workflows and clinician efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsNVIDIAEpsilon Health InvestorsGFT VenturesIntermountain Health
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Behavox provides an AI-native compliance platform that unifies surveillance, archiving, policy management and compliance operations for large financial institutions, asset managers, and other regulated enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Erkin Adylov(Founder)inKiryl Trembovolski(Chief Operating Officer (Co-founder))inAlexander Glasman(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsHoxton VenturesIndex VenturesPromus VenturesSoftBank Vision FundBlackRockHercules Capital, Inc.+1 more
Bellabeat develops AI-powered wearable devices and a health intelligence platform designed to help women track wellness metrics, understand hormonal cycles, and receive personalized health insights.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFemTechHardwareWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Urska Srsen(Founder)inSandro Mur(Founder)
BoardPeter Warnoe(Director)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCherubic VenturesFundersClubPromus VenturesTuesday CapitalY CombinatorACE & Company+10 more
BinPress is a learning hub based in New York that provides educational content and resources for entrepreneurs on topics including web hosting, website building, online marketing, and artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Adam BenayounEran GalperininMark Bynum(Founder)
Co-investors500 GlobalFundersClubScrum Ventures
Cape Analytics provides CAPE Property Intelligence, using geospatial imagery analytics and computer vision to generate predictive property risk insights.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechPropTech
Ryan Kottenstette(Founder)Suat Gedikli(Founder)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthBrewer Lane VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)In-Q-TelLux CapitalThompson Hutton, LLC+6 more
Personal site of Charlie Kemp, a roboticist and cofounder/CTO of Hello Robot Inc., which builds Stretch, a compact, lightweight, force-sensitive mobile manipulator robot.
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Chromatik is a digital platform for music practice and instruction, built around interactive sheet music.
EdTech
Matt Sandlerin
Co-investors500 GlobalBaroda VenturesMucker CapitalKapor CapitalLearn CapitalPLUS Capital+1 more
Cobalt Robotics provides an AI-powered physical security monitoring platform that connects access control systems, video feeds, and edge devices to automate incident investigation and response for enterprise security operations centers.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US
Erik Schluntz(Founder)inTravis Deyle(Founder)inKen Wolff(Chief Executive Officer)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaCoatue ManagementComet LabsFlucas VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCStorm Ventures+3 more
CrossLend provides portfolio management and securitisation technology for private debt and digital lending.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Oliver Schimek(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture CapitalMouro CapitalNorthzoneABN AMRO VenturesPromus Ventures
Custom Ink is an online provider of customizable apparel and merchandise for organizations, groups, and businesses, offering design tools and customer service to help teams build culture and brand awareness.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFairfax, US
Marc Katz(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Braden(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Cheetham(Executive Officer)
BoardFredrick Schaufeld(Director)Ted Leonsis(Director)inFrederick Perkins(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAurumBAM VenturesRevolutionSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersTensility Venture PartnersTYLT Ventures
Darklang is a programming language and development platform designed to build CLIs and cloud applications with minimal complexity.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Paul Biggar(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalNextView Ventures
Deako manufactures smart home electrical switches and controls that enable wireless dimming, scheduling, and automation for residential applications.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSeattle, US
Derek Richardson(Founder/CEO)in
BoardDoug Renert(Director)inBrian Weeks(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLigo Partners LLCPartech VenturesTandem CapitalY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+9 more
Digital Asset (DA) is the creator of the Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain for global financial markets that supports tokenization of real-world assets and connects traditional and decentralized finance.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechNew York, US
Yuval Rooz(Co-Founder & CEO)inEric Saraniecki(Co-Founder & Head of Network Strategy)Shaul Kfir(Co-Founder)inJuan Lorenzana(Executive Officer)inEdward Lawrence Janulis(Executive Officer)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesR136 VenturesSmash Capitala16z cryptoBNP ParibasBroadridge+23 more
DCG is an investment and operating firm focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, managing over 200 equity investments, 50 fund investments, and 30+ token and digital asset holdings across 25+ countries.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Barry Silbert(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesCapitalGFirstMark CapitalK2 GlobalNew York Life VenturesOff the Chain Capital+5 more
Dispatch provides a service orchestration platform that connects businesses with independent service providers and customers to deliver coordinated, high-quality service experiences.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSNew York City, US
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAssurant VenturesGrandBanks CapitalKima VenturesLaunchCapitalTechstars
Dispatch develops heat shields for spacecraft reentry and cargo return, enabling high-frequency satellite operations at lower cost.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Payton Case(Co-founder & CEO)inAndrew Mello(Co-founder & CTO)inDanny Nemer(Co-founder & President)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAdverb VenturesAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAntlerBrewer Lane Ventures+25 more
EarthSense develops AI and robotics solutions for agriculture to address sustainability and productivity challenges.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Chinmay Soman(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsADB VenturesAg Ventures AllianceAgLaunch AcceleratorAurum Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcIllinois Ventures+2 more
Engage is an email deliverability platform that provides real-time inbox placement testing, sender reputation and authentication monitoring, blocklist alerts, and pre-send deliverability checks across major mailbox providers.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSan Diego, US
Co-investorsKeshif VenturesTechstarsSocial Leverage
San Francisco, US
San Gunawardana(Executive Officer, Director)inHelen Boniske(Director)Krassimir Piperkov(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatt Bigge(Director)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalAHOY CAPITALBrightCap Investment Advisor ADLemnos VCPromus VenturesStatkraft Ventures
Machine learning software platform that transforms unlabeled data into high-quality AI training data.
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCanvas VenturesCheyenne VenturesK9 VenturesPromus VenturesThe Perkins FundTrinity Ventures+2 more
An industrial IoT company enabling secure communications and private exchanges between devices through distributed network technology.
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalPantera CapitalVTF CapitalZenStone Venture CapitalFINTOP CapitalWillow Growth Partners+1 more
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Idan Tendler(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalEvolution Equity PartnersValor Capital Group
HealthtechLos Altos, US
Siddarth Satish(Executive Officer, Director)Milton B. McColl(Executive Officer, Director)inRalph L. Arnheim III(Executive Officer)
BoardJay Watkins(Director)inMark Gonzalgo(Director)
Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesPromus VenturesRex Health VenturesSonder CapitalSUMMATION HEALTH VENTURES
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Gigster connects companies with a global network of software developers and digital talent to build custom products and develop digital capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US
Debo Olaosebikan(Founder)inRoger Dickey(Co-Founder & CEO)inChristopher Keene(Chief Executive Officer)inJennifer Pockell Dimas(Chief Marketing Officer)inEllis Ishaya(WW Vice President, Customer Success & Network Operations)inShawn Mohr(Chief Revenue Officer (joined May 2023))in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaEmmett ShearFelicis VenturesJustin WaldronMarc BenioffNaval Ravikant+15 more
Halter develops GPS-based collars and monitoring towers for livestock management on farms.
AgTechHardwareIoTWaikato, NZ
Co-investorsArc AngelsBessemer Venture PartnersBlackbird VenturesBond Capital ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Icehouse Ventures+5 more
Halter provides a mobile and web platform for cattle and grazing management, combining satellite-enabled GPS collars with real-time pasture monitoring and data analytics.
AgTechHardwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsUbiquity VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBlackbird VenturesBond Capital ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Founders Fund+3 more
Hello Robot develops mobile manipulator robots designed to assist and enhance life for people of all ages, including children, older adults, and people with disabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsAtlanta, US
Dr. Aaron Edsinger(Co-founder)Dr. Charlie Kemp(Co-founder and CTO)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Aaron Ward(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalJam Fund
ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(CEO and Co-Founder)inPekka Laurilain
Co-investorsDnx VenturesDraper AssociatesFOUNDER.orgGeneral CatalystIn-Q-TelInception Fund+13 more
Iguazio builds a platform for deploying machine learning and generative AI models into production business applications, helping data science and engineering teams move models from development to real-world use.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Eran Duchan(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBosch VenturesINcapital VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedMagma Venture PartnersNVIDIAPlaza Ventures+4 more
Inventables manufactures and sells desktop CNC machines, parts, and accessories for makers, creative professionals, and small manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCreator EconomyHardwareChicago, US
BoardZach Kaplan(Executive Officer, Director)inPhil Black(Director)inSue Khim(Director)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalDundee Venture CapitalGreycroftIllinois VenturesTrue VenturesCue Ball+2 more
June makes a countertop smart oven that combines functions like convection, air frying, grilling, and slow cooking, using an internal HD camera and a "Food ID" recognition system to identify food and auto-select cooking programs.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAurumLerer HippeauRainfall VenturesRSE VenturesFoundryMarc Benioff
Kensho is an AI innovation division within S&P Global that develops generative and agentic AI systems for financial intelligence and enterprise platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechCambridge, US
Daniel Nadler(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Kruskall(Executive Officer, Director)Bhavesh Dayalji(CEO & S&P Global Chief AI Officer)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalComcast VenturesF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)General CatalystGoldman Sachs+2 more
Lightform develops design tools for projected augmented reality, combining computer vision and hardware to enable interactive visual experiences.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardware
Co-investorsComet LabsDolby Family VenturesPresence CapitalTuesday CapitalAnorak VenturesLevensohn Venture Partners+2 more
Mapbox operates a developer cloud platform that provides maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data services built from continuously updated location data drawn from telemetry, aerial imagery, computer vision, and user contributions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationSaaSWashington, US
Eric Gunderson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRandy Glein(Director)Ryan McIntyre(Director)Marc Prioleau(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsDBL PartnersEnergize CapitalFelicis VenturesFoundryGFR FundPremji Invest+8 more
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Marketo builds marketing automation software for lead management, email campaigns and account-based marketing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise Software
Phil Fernandez(CEO)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)fronttrail Equity Partners GmbHFuel VenturesGlilot Capital Partners+16 more
Palo Alto geospatial analytics company applying AI and computer vision to satellite, aerial and mobile location data; acquired by Privateer in 2024.
James Crawford(Founder)inKevin O'Brien(CEO)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalBloomberg BetaBrighter CapitalCommunity Access FundGeodesic CapitalGV (Google Ventures)+14 more
Poppy optimizes ventilation in large commercial buildings by using aerosol tracer testing to measure actual outdoor air rates and adjusting existing damper setpoints to cut HVAC energy waste, with customers paying only from verified utility savings.
CleantechEnergyPropTechSilicon Valley, US
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsf7 VenturesPanache VenturesTop Corner Capital
Powerlytics provides investable asset data derived from U.S. tax returns, enabling wealth managers and financial services firms to identify client capacity to invest at granular geographic levels.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBrewer Lane VenturesBroad Street AngelsCurql Collective, LLCTribeca Early Stage Partners
London
Nick Pointon(Executive Officer)Cary Davis(Director)Gerard Buggy(Director)Jason McFall(Executive Officer)Jason du Preez(Executive Officer, Director)Seth Pierrepoint(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investors24 HaymarketAccelPartech VenturesABN AMRO VenturesIlluminate Financial
Daniel Rosenbergin
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCredo VenturesFundersClubScrum Ventures
Return Path (now part of Validity) offers email deliverability tools that provide real-time inbox placement testing, sender reputation and authentication monitoring, blocklist alerts, and pre-send deliverability checks.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Matthew Y. Blumberg(Executive Officer, Director)George Bilbrey(Co-Founder & President)Anita Absey(Chief Revenue Officer)JOHN T. SINCLAIR(Chief Financial Officer)Lisa T. Mogensen(Executive Officer)
BoardFred Wilson(Board Director (Union Square Ventures))in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcFoundrySapphire VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Vista Equity PartnersCostanoa Venture Capital+1 more
Rhombus offers a cloud-managed physical security platform that combines enterprise-grade hardware with software for monitoring, AI-powered video search, and automated workflows.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityIoT
Co-investorsOlima Ventures
Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Ryan Fugger(Founder)Christian Larsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)David Schwartz(Director)inBradley Garlinghouse(Executive Officer)
BoardYoung Guo(Director)Doug Chertok(Director)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAvant Global LLCCamp One VenturesCastle Island Ventures+22 more
RSA provides an AI-powered unified identity platform for organizations to manage authentication, access control, identity governance, and lifecycle management.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBurlington, US
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCiti VenturesIn-Q-Tel
Skyryse develops SkyOS, a flight-control operating system that simplifies aircraft operation through automated maneuvers, emergency management, and optionally piloted or autonomous flight.
Deep TechDefense TechMobility & TransportationEl Segundo, US
Mark Groden(Founder & CEO)inStephen Koo(Executive Officer, Director)inBlake Bilstad(Executive Officer)in
BoardLior Susan(Director)inWill Summerlin(Director)Ethan Batraski(Director)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsCantos VenturesCity LightDas & Co.Embedded VenturesFlucas VenturesFOG Ventures+24 more
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value Partners
Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US
Peter Platzer(Executive Chairman)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)inTheresa Condor(Chief Executive Officer)inCelia Perez Pelaz(Executive Officer)Thomas Krywe(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersExpon CapitalFresco CapitalGPO FundGrishin Robotics+11 more
Standard Treasury built developer platforms—both white-labeled and co-branded—that banks could deploy to help their customers automate treasury management and accounting workflows.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Daniel Kimerling(Founder/CEO)inBrent Goldman(Founder/CTO)inZac Townsend(Founder/Head of Product)inZachary Townsend(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzY CombinatorACME CapitalAgrolimen VenturesConversion CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)+9 more
StatMuse is an AI-powered media platform that provides instant answers to sports and finance questions through search, covering statistics, scores, betting, fantasy data, and market information.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Eli Dawson(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Elmore(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorSprint VcTechstarsTen31UTA VenturesBee Partners+4 more
Swift Navigation provides low-cost, high-accuracy GPS and GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles, mobility applications, and mass-market uses.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationCalifornia, US
Timothy Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsClear VenturesEnerTech CapitalEssentia VenturesEvolution VenturesFirst Round CapitalFraser McCombs Capital+19 more
Steven Cox(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBaroda VenturesCrosslink CapitalLightbankMoore Venture PartnersSpider CapitalUncork Capital+1 more
TerrAvion collects and delivers weekly aerial imagery at high resolution for agricultural operations, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to satellite and drone-based approaches.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US
Robert Morris(Founder/CEO)inCornell Wright(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFundersClubY Combinator10x GroupInitialized CapitalMerus CapitalPromus Ventures
The Health Care Blog is an online publication covering the business of healthcare, health policy, medical practice, and health technology innovations.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Matthew Holt(Publisher)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
True Fit provides an AI personal shopping agent and "fit intelligence layer" that gives apparel and footwear shoppers size and fit guidance based on real purchase, return, and keep data.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechWoburn, US
Joseph Romney Evans(Executive Officer)William R. Adler(Executive Officer, Director)inRomney Evans(Founder)inLen Nannarone(Executive Officer)inCharles Badavas(Executive Officer)Jessica Arredondo Murphy(CEO)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsBYU Cougar CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsFounder CollectiveGeorgianIntel CapitalJump Capital+2 more
Tulip provides software for retail sales associates and stores to deliver personalized, omnichannel shopping experiences.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsArrowroot CapitalCommerce VenturesFounder CollectiveHigh AlphaKleiner PerkinsLerer Hippeau+11 more
WHOOP is a wearable health monitoring device that provides 24/7 tracking of sleep, strain, stress, and heart health metrics to help users optimize their fitness and wellness.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessBoston, US
Will Ahmed(Founder)in
BoardJeff Fagnan(Director)
Co-investorsAccompliceBose VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersCollaborative FundDeviation CapitalDrive by DraftKings+16 more
AWS Wickr is an enterprise-grade secure communication platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video collaboration for organizations handling sensitive information, with compliance certifications including FedRAMP High and DoD IL4/5.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US
Christopher Howell(Executive Officer)inJennifer DeTrani(Executive Officer)Nico Sell(Co-Founder & Chairman)Kara Coppa(Executive Officer)Braden Seely(Executive Officer)York Sell(Executive Officer)
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersBreyer CapitalDolby Family VenturesHacker.Capital LLCIronGate Capital AdvisorsLytical Ventures+1 more
A platform that dispatches mechanics to car owners at their homes or offices to perform repairs and maintenance services across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Art Agrawal(Founder/CEO)inDongyi Liao(Founder/CTO)inAbhas Dodrajka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJoe Medved(Director)Marissa Campise(Director)
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalLaunchCapitalLerer HippeauMontage CapitalVerizon Ventures+16 more
Zippedi provides a store digitization platform that creates digital twins of physical retail locations, enabling retailers to manage their stores with the operational precision typically associated with e-commerce channels.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRetail TechRobotics
Ariel Schilkrut(Founder)in
PartnerJ Cheng· solo GP
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementGustoZentynel Frontier Investments
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CirculateKurboLivefyreMerlon IntelligencePowerlyticsSense Photonics
Exits · 14
4 IPOs · 10 acquisitions · showing 6IntelNASDAQ: INTCRevolution MedicinesNASDAQ: RVMDRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLBCustom Inkacq. by Great Hill PartnersKenshoacq. by S&P GlobalMarketoacq. by Adobe
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRipple Labs · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 14, 2026
Dispatch · techcrunch.com · Jun 18, 2026
Behavox · fintech.global · Jun 17, 2026
Halter · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 24, 2026
Halter · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 24, 2026
Skyryse Aviation Technology · techcrunch.com · Feb 3, 2026
Swift Navigation · finsmes.com · Jul 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gen Capital made?
- Gen Capital has 82 tracked investments, 14 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Gen Capital invest at?
- Gen Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Gen Capital focus on?
- Gen Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Gen Capital located?
- Gen Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Gen Capital lead rounds?
- Gen Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Gen Capital co-invest with?
- Gen Capital most often shares deals with Promus Ventures, Y Combinator, GV (Google Ventures), among 310 tracked co-investors.
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Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that writes pre-seed checks and is backed by a community of founder and operator LPs.
Qbic is an inter-university venture capital fund that backs the transformation of technological breakthroughs from its academic and research partners into sustainable businesses.
This page is the analysis and research library of BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada), listing studies, surveys and reports on issues affecting Canadian small and medium-sized businesses and the venture capital landscape.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
MPG Fund is an early-stage venture investor backing technology startups.