Fundraising FoxLAGO Innovation Fund
Venture capitalSeed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Also known as Lago Innovation
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Team · 4 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 6 of 10 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3Direct to Consumer ×3Fintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 27 dated
8base is a backend-as-a-service platform that turns text prompts into application blueprints, generating a data model, test data, custom backend functions, and a GraphQL API for software developers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSCoral Gables, US
Albert Santalo(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBeresford VenturesFirebrand VenturesStrawberry Creek VenturesTechstars+3 more
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Atlas is a membership card and app that provides access to reservations at high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, sold-out concerts, and sporting events for members.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechSan Francisco, US
Patrick Mrozowski(Founder)inSid Parihar(Founder)Kenan Pulak(Founder)in
Co-investors01 AdvisorsAccelARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Chapter OneEvolution VC PartnersFinancial Venture Studio+42 more
Fernway manufactures premium vaping products, including the Traveler Pro line, for the cannabis market across multiple U.S. states.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Christopher (Kit) Gallant(Founder)inMichael Higgins(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelta Emerald Ventures
stakefish provides validator performance tracking and reporting services for Ethereum and Solana blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsBitDAOMantle NetworkMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Blue Field CapitalEmirates NBDGaingels+3 more
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Stio designs and manufactures premium technical apparel for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceJackson Hole, US
Stephen Sullivan(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsKarpReilly
UpEquity provides real estate services that help homeowners buying and selling simultaneously by unlocking equity and removing contingencies to enable competitive offers.
FintechPropTechAustin, US
Timothy Herman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEarly Light VenturesLaunchpad CapitalNext Coast VenturesOrigin VenturesRiptide Ventures+11 more
Austin, US
Walker Cole Arldge(Director)Christopher O'Dowd(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel O'Dowd(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn Connolly(Director)in
Co-investorsSpectrum Equity
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LAGO Innovation Fund made?
- LAGO Innovation Fund has 10 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does LAGO Innovation Fund invest at?
- LAGO Innovation Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- Does LAGO Innovation Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, LAGO Innovation Fund leads investment rounds.
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