Loup Ventures
Crossover fundMinneapolis · Pre-Seed–Growth · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm invests in transformative technologies and the companies driving them, operating across both public and private markets. It backs visionary founders early, building the next wave of innovation, and provides capital, strategic insight, and long-term partnership that scales with the company as it grows. It also partners with high-growth companies ready to accelerate, emphasizing resilience, clarity, and operational excellence to help ventures move from promising to proven.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
Co-founder and managing partner at Deepwater. Previously a senior marketing manager in Ecolab's Healthcare division and an equity research analyst at Piper Jaffray covering Apple, Netflix and Adobe.
Co-founder and managing partner at Deepwater, and co-founder and CEO of Intelligent Alpha. Previously an equity research analyst at Piper Jaffray covering Apple, Google and Facebook, and an early employee at Enpocket (acquired by Nokia).
Co-founder and managing partner at Deepwater. Spent 21 years at Piper Jaffray as a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook.
Venture partner at Deepwater. Former CFO of PowerUp Acquisition Corp and Version1, and spent 19 years at Piper Jaffray as a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering internet, video game and digital media sectors.
Supports the research team alongside Gene Munster. Previously spent seven years at Protiviti in Risk & Compliance. Holds a finance degree from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School and studied at CIMBA Italy.
Leads operations at Deepwater with a focus on efficiency, growth and compliance. Brings experience from venture capital and sustainable food tech across HR, operations and project management. Holds a B.A. in Quantitative Economics and Political Science from the University of Minnesota.
Joined Deepwater in 2017 and works across public and private investing, supporting research and idea generation for the public equities portfolio. Holds a finance degree from the University of Denver.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Loup Ventures invest at?
- Loup Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Loup Ventures focus on?
- Loup Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Loup Ventures located?
- Loup Ventures is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTesla shares have long-term upside, says Loup Ventures' Gene Munster - YouTube
CNBC Television · Gene Munster
Breaking down Apple's latest launch, with Loup Ventures' Gene Munster - YouTube
CNBC Television · Gene Munster
Tesla still the clear winner in EVs, says Loup Ventures' Gene Munster
Gene Munster
We're still 50% in cash, and I wish we would've stayed at 70%, says Loup Ventures' Gene Munster - YouTube
CNBC Television · Gene Munster
Loup Ventures' Gene Munster breaks down Meta earnings
Gene Munster
Watch CNBC's full interview with Loup Ventures Gene Munster
Gene Munster
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