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Investment thesis
Inventum Ventures backs relentless founders building products that solve real-world problems. Founded by engineers, entrepreneurs, and operators, the firm emphasizes hands-on technical and business support, leveraging a global network to help startups—particularly those in Japan and Asia—expand internationally into English- and Chinese-speaking markets and the United States. Testimonials highlight support across due diligence, market analysis, investor introductions, and strategic advisement in sectors such as mobility, marketplaces, and consumer technology.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 19 of 27 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×8SaaS ×6Fintech ×5HR Tech ×5Future of Work ×4Marketplaces ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×10Indonesia×1India×1Japan×1Sweden×1Singapore×1
Investments · 27 tracked
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ALLO is a visual project collaboration tool that combines a canvas for briefs, files, drafts, and feedback with project management views (List, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Dashboard), letting teams review versions, comment on work, and record decisions in one place.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsAscendo VenturesAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Altrina provides intelligent automation software for regulated enterprises, specifically healthcare and legal back offices, that executes processes across fragmented systems and maintains compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Mo Nasir(Founder & CEO)inHarvey Hu(Founder)in
Co-investorsSBXiY CombinatorAmino CapitalFellowsMaxitechThe Riverside Company
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Contrario is a recruitment platform that uses AI agents and a network of expert recruiters to source and deliver qualified candidates to companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arya Marwaha(Founder & CEO)inAditya Sood(Founder)in
Co-investorsDash VCY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalInvestorXMF VenturesNexus Venture Partners
Fleek is a subscription marketplace and management app that lets people discover, track, and cancel their recurring subscriptions in one place, and provides businesses with infrastructure to run subscriptions and rewards.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Aditya Uttaravalli(Founder)in
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesBetter CapitalPitchRight VenturesSprint VcUpsparks CapitalBurda Principal Investments+2 more
Freeport is a self-custodial trading platform offering access to stocks, crypto, commodities, FX, and pre-IPO exposure, with market intelligence from social feeds and insider filings.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US
Lihong Wang(Founder)inBryan Reed(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)FalconMindHassan Lantry (Blast)Tekedia Capital
Gozem is a "super app" offering mobility (ride-hailing), delivery, digital purchases, financial services, and loyalty programs through a single mobile application.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Gregory Costamagna(Founder)in
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Aurum Venture PartnersCentury Oak VenturesKairos AngelsTembusu PartnersVU Venture Partners+1 more
Kitalulus is a job listing and company directory platform operating in Indonesia that helps users search for employment opportunities and browse companies across various sectors.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Co-investorsIndogen CapitalRocketship.vc
Litmus is a hiring platform that evaluates software engineers through practical assessments aligned with how modern engineering teams actually work, replacing traditional interview processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechNew York City, US
Shaivi Rau(Founder)inElena Zhao(Founder)in
Co-investorsVela PartnersY CombinatorAV CapitalInsight PartnersLyra Capital Pty LtdPioneer+3 more
LumiBot provides a video-AI copilot system that tracks hand movements to assist workers in manual manufacturing operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRoboticsSaaSSingapore, SG
Aswin Andrison(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesY CombinatorAlpha JWC VenturesCraft VenturesGoodwater CapitalJanuary Capital+2 more
Mesta builds payment infrastructure that combines fiat currencies and stablecoins into one system for moving money across currencies, blockchains, and borders.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechRedwood City, US
Kiran Polavarapu(Founder)inSandeep Pyapali(Founder)in
Co-investorsGaruda VenturesTomahawk.VCWestern Technology InvestmentCircle VenturesPaxosVillage Global+1 more
Minnow manufactures food lockers for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings that allow tenants to receive meal deliveries securely in designated pods.
ConsumerHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainPropTech
Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityElevate CapitalPortland Seed Fund
Openroll provides a platform that connects to people and finance systems to enable compensation management, workforce planning, and financial analysis.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechStockholm, SE
Mattias Lindell(Co-founder & CEO)inPorsev Aslan(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBart VenturesY CombinatorFoundrySSE VenturesSuccessVP
Outerport automates the design of electrical and control systems within heavy industrial equipment, using AI agents to convert specifications into verified CAD drawings and structured design models.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Towaki Takikawa(Co-Founder / CEO)in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz+8 more
Pie builds platforms that support VAT refunds for merchants and tourists, with coverage across Europe and Asia.
FintechRetail TechTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Sunny Long(Executive Officer, Director)inDominic Sheehy(Director)Michael Walsh(Director)Brian Yeh(Director)
Co-investorsDigital GarageAlumni VenturesNew Commerce VenturesOpen Network LabContext VenturesDreamcraft
Prentus is a career-services platform for higher education institutions that gives students AI agents for job-search coaching and captures verified placement outcomes data.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSHollywood, US
Co-investorsLearnLaunch Fund AcceleratorPotencia Ventures
Rubric AI provides infrastructure that captures expert judgment to generate training signals for advanced AI systems.
Enterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Pragya Saboo(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
SkyDrive is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, sells, and operates flying cars, specifically electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
福澤 知浩(Founder / CEO / 代表取締役)Fukuzawa(Founder)Tomohiro Fukuzawa(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))in岸 信夫(取締役 会長 / 航空安全統括管理者)Arnaud Coville(CTO / Chief Technology Officer)in呉 洋海(CFO / Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDEnergy & Environment InvestmentSTRIVEThe Gogin CapitalPegasus Tech VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank+1 more
WorkWhile provides an AI-driven platform for managing contingent labor, serving businesses seeking to reduce churn and improve worker engagement while offering hourly workers flexible scheduling, fast pay, and benefits.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Jarah EustoninSimon Khalaf(CEO)in
Co-investorsChamaeleonf7 VenturesJ17 CapitalOwl CapitalPosition VenturesReach Capital+3 more
SmartRyde operates an online marketplace connecting taxi operators and travel agencies with international travellers to book airport-to-hotel ground transportation.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Sota Kimura(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLitmus · ycombinator.com · Jul 9, 2026
Contrario · citybiz.co · May 26, 2026
Prentus · prentus.com · Apr 17, 2026
Altrina · ycombinator.com · Dec 22, 2025
Freeport Markets · ycombinator.com · Oct 20, 2025
Openroll · ycombinator.com · Oct 2, 2025
Mesta · finsmes.com · Oct 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Inventum Ventures made?
- Inventum Ventures has 27 tracked investments.
- What stage does Inventum Ventures invest at?
- Inventum Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Inventum Ventures focus on?
- Inventum Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.