Lofty Ventures — Full Portfolio

4Degrees is a network intelligence platform that helps organizations identify and strengthen professional relationships to source, drive, and close more deals.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSChicago, US

AAAblorde Ashigbi(CEO, co-founder)in

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)COCollide CapitalCOConnetic VenturesMEMetaplanetTETechstarsHAHarlem Capital Partners+1 more

86 Repairs provides a platform to help restaurants manage repairs and maintenance, removing the burden of equipment R&M so operators can focus on their core business.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

DEDaniel Estrada(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)CLCleveland AvenueCOConnetic VenturesIDID VenturesLILightbankM2M25+8 more

Anthill AI provides an automation platform for workforce management that recruits, onboards, manages, and retains frontline workers across 75 languages.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechChicago, US

Young-Jae Kim(Executive Officer, Director)inMCMuriel Clauson(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)TETechstarsBBBBG VenturesOROrigin VenturesRERethink Capital Partners

Aramid Technologies makes SmartCert, an AI platform that converts quality certificates (such as material test reports) into structured data, automates compliance checks, and connects them to ERP and quality management systems.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaSGilbert, US

Paul Decker(President and Treasurer)Lyndon J. Lattie Jr.(CEO)Lonni Lattie(Secretary)Adam Rubenstein(Director)Lyndon Lattie(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTITitletownTech

Arvist provides an AI platform for warehouse operations that integrates with existing systems to automate claims management, detect errors, and improve supply chain efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainWilmington, US

NPNilay Parikh(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardWerner Stapela(Director)

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)GEGeek VenturesIRIron PrairieKOKOMPAS VCNENew Leaf InvestRARackhouse Venture Management Lp+11 more

Binsr is an AI-powered platform for home inspection companies that combines data migration, CRM, workflow automations, and AI-assisted report generation in a single system.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsNENew Stack Ventures

Bridge Money is a mobile app that rewards users with cash back and coins for everyday purchases, surveys, games, and in-app deals, which can be redeemed for gift cards or direct bank transfers.

ConsumerFintechBoston, US

Lalit Janak(Founder)

Co-investorsBRBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)FOFounder CollectiveHIHilltop Venture PartnersKAKapor CapitalSTStrawberry Creek Ventures+3 more

Consider is a recruiting platform that helps talent teams source and manage candidate profiles, including a Chrome extension for adding LinkedIn profiles to talent pools in one click.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSUnion City, US

ABArnab Bhattacharjee(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inGautam Satalkar(Founder)inRRRalph Rabbat(Co-founder)inBhaskar Rathod(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsEXExpaFOFoothill VenturesGAGaingelsTETenOneTen VenturesVUVU Venture Partners

Cubii manufactures under-desk elliptical machines designed for low-impact exercise in seated positions.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

ADArnav Dalmia(Founder)in

Co-investorsGRGridiron Capital

Mode operates EarnOS, a rewards and monetization engine that runs on mobile phones and pays users for their daily activities and screen time.

ConsumerFintechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsPAPallasite VenturesGRGraphene Ventures

Dimension Bio is a biotechnology company developing regenerative therapeutics using its BioNidum platform, which combines materials science, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing to produce implantable and injectable biosynthetic scaffolds that promote tissue healing.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsChicago, US

CNCaralynn Nowinski Collens(Co-founder & CEO)inRSRamille Shah, Ph.D.(Co-founder & CSO)Ramille Shah(Co-founder & CSO)AJAdam Jakus(Co-Founder)inLarry Weinstein(SVP, Manufacturing & Quality Operations)CJCole Johnson(SVP, Corporate Development)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesBEBetter Ventures Central LlcHAHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoHAHAWKTAILPAPathway BioventuresPOPortal Innovations+4 more

FetchFind provides online pet care education and continuing training programs for pet businesses and shelters, including dog walking, pet sitting, and daycare operations.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsINInvestHER Ventures

Five to Nine offers a platform for planning and managing workplace events and programs, including event creation, communications, budget tracking, and analytics.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSChicago, US

DUDenise Umubyeyi(Co-founder)inJSJasmine Shells(Co-founder & CEO)inHeather Hiles(Director)

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesCLCleveland AvenueDODorm RoomBLBlack OperatorSTSterling RoadWEWestbound Equity Partners

Fixer provides on-demand handyman and home repair services performed by qualified, insured professionals, with upfront booking prices or hourly rates.

ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech

Co-investorsSUSustainVCGOGoldman Sachs

Fluent Forever is a language-learning app based on a best-selling book, using images, sound, and spaced-repetition flashcards to build speaking and pronunciation skills rather than relying on translations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechChicago, US

GWGabriel Wyner(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors3737 AngelsALAllied Venture PartnersBRBrighter CapitalCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)FIFirebrand VenturesINInsta Ventures+5 more

Gather Voices is a platform serving thousands of users, though the page does not describe its specific product or function in detail.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US

MHMichael Hoffman(Executive Officer, Director)inF. Bruce Cohen(Director)

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)G2G2T3V FundNENew Stack VenturesRERevUp CapitalTETechNexus Venture Collaborative

JBO is an esports betting operator targeting the Vietnamese market, offering odds and live betting on titles such as League of Legends, Dota 2, CS:GO, and Valorant.

ConsumerGaming

CybersecurityChicago, US

BFBrian Fritton(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Higgerson(Director)

Co-investorsSASandalphon CapitalSEService Provider CapitalTETechstarsHYHyde Park Angels

Italic Type is an ad-free reading app for tracking books, recording reflections, and privately managing a personal reading library and queue.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Emily Achler(Co-founder)Jason Skicewicz(Co-founder)

Kanary is a digital and physical attack surface management platform for individuals, building a threat model for each person and finding, removing, or mitigating their personal data exposures across search engines, data brokers, social media, and AI/LLMs.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSChicago, US

Rachel Vrabec(Founder)

Co-investorsY Y CombinatorCOCOPLEX VENTURES

A creative agency based in Chicago and Nashville that develops strategic communication and branding services for clients across various industries.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSector AgnosticChicago, US

Laxis provides an AI assistant integrated across Mac, Windows, and Web that captures and analyzes meeting insights, ensuring no idea is lost and every participant's voice is heard.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

XLXiangning Liu(Founder)inEXEric Xiao(Founder & CEO, Laxis Inc.)in

Co-investorsCECeltic House Asia PartnersELElevate VenturesGRGround Game VenturesALAllos VenturesFLFlywheel Fund

OjaExpress was a Chicago-based online marketplace and delivery platform connecting customers with immigrant-focused ethnic grocery stores (African, Caribbean, Hispanic, Asian) for same-day delivery.

FoodTechChicago, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

PechaKucha, Inc. operates a global storytelling platform based on the "20x20" presentation format, letting users create and share short presentations online and host local PechaKucha Night events worldwide.

Popular Pays is an influencer marketing and creator management platform that connects brands with creators for campaign development and execution.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US

CDCorbett Drummey(Founder)inSWSteven Wanderski(Founder)in

BoardCSClancey Stahr(Director)inPeter Dolan(Director)

Co-investorsBEBeringeaEMEmery CapitalFUFusionGOGoAhead VenturesICICCP Venture PartnersLALakewest Venture Partners+16 more

Quicklly is an online marketplace for authentic Indian and South Asian groceries, restaurant meals, meal kits, ethnic wear, cultural events, and astrology/puja services, delivered across the US and Canada.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesChicago, US

Keval Raj(Founder)inPritesh Velankar(Director)Hanish Pahwa(Director)

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)GRGreat North VenturesSEService Provider CapitalTITime Zero Capital

ReloShare operates a real-time shelter availability platform that helps social services agencies book hotel rooms for individuals and families in need of temporary housing.

GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechSaaSSocial

MSMatt Singley(Founder)in

Co-investorsCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)MOMotivate Venture CapitalSEService Provider CapitalVAValor Equity Partners

RetailAware provides sensor-based analytics and sense technology that lets retail brands and their partners measure how shoppers interact with physical in-store product displays, tracking foot traffic, dwell time, and out-of-stock events.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail TechOmaha, US

KFKeith Fix(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMICHAEL GILKES(Director)Michael Andrew Dierks(Director)

Co-investorsCOConsumer VenturesFIFirstMile VenturesFLFlucas VenturesINInvest NebraskaNENew Stack VenturesPRProven Ventures+2 more

Route provides post-purchase software for online merchants, offering package protection, visual order tracking, and returns/exchanges management to reduce costs and retain customers.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaSLehi, US

Evan Walker(Founder)inEvan W.(Founder)inMike Moreno(Founder)JMJohn Mayfield(Director)in

Co-investors13137 VenturesCRCraft VenturesFJFJ LabsMAMadrona Venture GroupRARachel Zoe VenturesRIRiot Ventures+7 more

Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US

AFAndy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)inLCLuisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)inKen Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBRBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCHCharlotte Angel FundCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)COConnetic VenturesGRGROOVE CAPITALJOJosephine Collective+9 more

Script Health builds Scripted, a platform letting community pharmacists assess, prescribe and treat common conditions for patients.

Digital HealthHealthtechChicago, US

James Lott(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDRDream Variation VenturesTETechstars

Groose Pointe Park, US

Sergio S Rodriguez-Valenzuela(Executive Officer, Director)

Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.

ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US

DRDavid Rabie(Founder)inBryan Wilcox(Founder)

Co-investorsBEBeringeaCACaruso VenturesCOComcast VenturesDYDYDX CapitalEVEvolution VC PartnersFJFJ Labs+24 more

Upkey was a professional development platform that helped students, including those from underrepresented and underserved communities, build career skills and land their first jobs.

EdTechFuture of WorkChicago, US

Amir Badr(Executive Officer, Director)inParham Parastaran(Director)Charles Plauche, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsCHChicago Ventures

Zenblen is developing an automated smoothie service positioned as a "personal smoothie barista" to make healthy eating more accessible in people's daily routines.

ConsumerFoodTechRoboticsWellness & FitnessChicago, US

XZXinyuan Zhang(Executive Officer)inRMRehman Merali(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGrigoriy Rublev(Director)

Co-investorsDIDipalo VenturesSEService Provider CapitalSLSlauson & Co.