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MK Capital

Venture capital

Northfield · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked

Also known as MK CAPITAL COMPANY

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Howardunlockedknows Sultan Mehrabi · together at Cisco (overlapped)
knows the team · via Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
×3knows the team · via University of Michigan
×2knows the team · via Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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knows the team · via University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
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Investment thesis

MK Capital invests in disruptive early and growth stage software and technology companies. Positioned as a fund of elite distinction, its partners bring over a century of collective venture capital experience and have managed six venture funds with more than $500M of capital. The firm emphasizes deep operational involvement, serving as active board members and collaborating with portfolio companies on strategy, operations, and technology. It aligns closely with repeat entrepreneurs and CEOs as a funding partner, mentor, and resource, drawing on its seasoned team to help build successful businesses and enable strategic exits and acquisitions.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$2M – $10M
HQ
Northfield, Illinois, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2003
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$500M
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
49

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Founder mafia

4 people who came through MK Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 29 of 49 portfolio companies

SaaS ×20Enterprise Software ×15AI & Machine Learning ×10Cloud Computing ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4EdTech ×3Future of Work ×3Healthtech ×3

HQs:United States×32Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 12 portfolio companies
58%
solo founders
7 of 12 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 10 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×43 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data

Brigham Young University ×2Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×4Engineering ×3Finance & Accounting ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history

Civiceye ×2

Investments · 49 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 32023 · 12022 · 32021 · 22020 · 22019 · 12017 · 12016 · 22015 · 42014 · 42012 · 228 dated

Datanomixdatanomix.ioin𝕏May 2023 · $12M✓ verified

Datanomix provides real-time production monitoring, scheduling, quoting/P&L analytics, ERP insights, and G-code file management software for manufacturers, connecting to CNC machines and fabrication equipment to track output, downtime, and job profitability.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaSNashua, US

John Paul Joseph(Executive Officer, Director)Greg McHale(Founder & CEO)inEric Schnadig(President)inAnnie Michaud(Vice President of Customer Success)inGabe Maentz(Vice President of Solutions)inNate Palmer(Engineering Director)in

Co-investorsGutbrain VenturesBuilding Ventures

Intradiemintradiem.comin𝕏Jan 2015

Intradiem provides real-time workforce automation software for large, shift-based enterprise teams, monitoring live operational data (call volumes, agent states, queues, backlogs) and automatically reassigning tasks, scheduling training, or rebalancing workloads.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAlpharetta, US

Matt McConnell(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDon Aquilano(Director)inDonald Walker(Director)Timothy Mann(Director)Larry Freed(Director)

Board seatMark Koulogeorge· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsJMI EquitySaaS Capital

Part Analyticspartanalytics.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Part Analytics offers an AI-powered spend analytics and supply management platform for electronics procurement, digitizing manual sourcing processes and consolidating data from disparate sources.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBrookfield, US

Joseph Beatty(Director)Jesil Pujara(Co-Founder & Head of Product)inChristopher Hood(Director)Jithendra Palasagaram(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in

Board seatMark Koulogeorge· per SEC Form D

Wellspring WorldwideinDec 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

Chicago, US

Matthew Hamilton(Executive Officer)Eric Kingery(Executive Officer)Sandi Lowe(Executive Officer)inRobert Lowe(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn True(Director)

Board seatMark Koulogeorge· per SEC Form D · $6M raise · filed Dec 2015

AwesomenessTVirell.comin

Irell & Manella is a law firm providing legal services to clients.

LegalTechLos Angeles, US

Larry Irell

Brightmont Academybrightmontacademy.comin

Brightmont Academy provides personalized one-to-one instruction for students in grades 1-12 across 25 campuses in ten U.S. states.

EdTech

CellTrakcelltrak.com𝕏Jun 2017

A software platform for home health, hospice, and personal care agencies that integrates documentation, scheduling, and billing workflows to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSShaumburg, US

Andrew Kaboff(Director)Brian Murnane(Executive Officer)Mark Battaglia(Executive Officer, Director)William Hall(Director)Mark Koulogeorge(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBoathouse Capital

Convrconvr.comin𝕏

Convr provides AI-powered underwriting infrastructure for commercial P&C insurance, offering a Risk Context Engine that grounds AI agents in insurance-specific knowledge graphs and semantic ontologies to enable more accurate and traceable underwriting decisions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsStage 2 Capital

enosiXenosix.comin𝕏Jul 2014 · $10M

enosix provides real-time SAP integration solutions that unify complex enterprise systems for manufacturers, consumer products companies, and other large organizations.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCincinnati, US

Gerald Schlechter(Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inGerald Schlecter(Executive Officer, Director)Philippe Jardin(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardWilliam Trainor(Director)Dov Rosenberg(Director)

Co-investorsAllos VenturesCapital Midwest FundJobsOhio VenturesMutual Capital PartnersSaaS Capital

eSparkesparklearning.com

eSpark offers an educational platform for iPad and the web that assembles learning materials into individualized study paths for students.

Developer ToolsEdTech

David Vincain

Co-investors500 Global

EverPasseverpass.comin

EverPass is the authorized commercial provider of premium live sports content, including NFL Sunday Ticket and ESPN+ for Business, to venues such as bars, restaurants, and hotels.

Media & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechGreenwich, US

Alex Kaplan(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsRedBird Capital Partners

Foodopfoodop.ioinSeed · Mar 2026 · $6M

FoodOp provides a cloud platform for managing operations at large-scale central production kitchens, covering recipe management, menu planning, production scheduling, purchasing, nutritional calculations, and waste tracking.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaS

Co-investorsThe Footprint Firm

harpin AIharpin.aiin

Harpin AI provides decision intelligence tools that aggregate fragmented data to deliver real-time visibility and enable faster decision-making across marketing, sales, operations, and support functions for businesses seeking measurable ROI.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Scott Sahadi(Founder)in

HealthiNationgoodrx.comAug 2014

New York, US

Patrick Vogt(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Graf(Executive Officer)in

BoardKirk Wolfe(Director)inMark Koulogeorge(Director)inMarc Yi(Director)Seth Solomons(Director)

Co-investorsICONIQSpectrum EquityUpfront VenturesIntel Capital

INFIinfi.usinSeries A · Nov 2025 · $12M

INFI provides a growth layer for restaurants that integrates with their existing POS systems, offering online ordering, AI marketing, and kitchen technology.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSChicago, US

Lucas Liu(Founder)in

Co-investorsTensility Venture Partners

Junction Solutionsin

RSM is a professional services firm providing advisory, tax, and audit services to organizations across various industries, helping clients navigate AI adoption, digital transformation, and business strategy.

Enterprise Software

Nerdiogetnerdio.comin𝕏Series A · Feb 2020 · $8M

Nerdio builds Nerdio Manager, a management and automation platform for cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service, with native integration to Microsoft tools such as Azure Virtual Desktop.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Vadim Vladimirskiy(Co-founder & CEO)inJoseph Landes(Co-founder & President)in

Co-investorsGeneral AtlanticLead Edge CapitalUpdata Partners

NetuitiveinApr 2007 · $8M

Reston, US

Babak Farzami(Executive Officer, Director)inHunter Louis(Executive Officer)in

BoardDouglas Schrier(Director)Bret Maxell(Director)Wayne Jackson(Director)

OneCauseonecause.comin𝕏Series B · Sep 2011 · $6M

OneCause builds fundraising and giving software for nonprofit organizations, supporting events, auctions, and donor engagement.

AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSIndianapolis, US

Steve Johns(CEO)inMark Ward(Chief Financial Officer)inStephanie Ragozzino(Chief Product Officer)inTim Sublette(Chief Technology Officer)inParrish Snyder(Chief Sales Officer)Karrie Wozniak(Chief Marketing Officer)in

Co-investorsAllos Ventures

Optilogicoptilogic.comApr 2025 · $40M

Optilogic is a supply chain design software company that provides modeling, optimization, and analytics solutions for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Donald A. Hicks(CEO & Founder)

Co-investorsAugment VenturesBeringeaID VenturesNewRoad Capital Partners, LLC

Passportpassportinc.comin𝕏

Passport provides a cloud-based parking management platform that unifies enforcement operations, mobile pay parking, permitting, and payment infrastructure for cities and private parking operators across North America.

Cloud ComputingGovTechMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaS

Bob Youakim(Founder)inKhristian Gutierrez(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSDelta-v CapitalGrotech VenturesH.I.G. CapitalH.I.G. Growth PartnersRelevance Ventures+6 more

Relay Roboticsrelayrobotics.cominSeries A · May 2022 · $10M

Relay Robotics designs and deploys autonomous service robots for delivery and logistics in hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.

HardwareHealthtechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

RingLogixringlogix.comSeries A · Oct 2022 · $3M

RingLogix provides a white-label VoIP and unified communications platform that enables MSPs and resellers to sell, manage, and support their own branded hosted VoIP services.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Riverariverarx.comin

Rivera provides independent oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts by continuously monitoring 100% of pharmacy claims to recover overpayments and correct their root causes.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsJobsOhio Ventures

Shiftshiftplatform.tv

Shift develops internal communication and employee recognition software that enables leaders to connect directly with frontline teams through digital displays and messaging tools.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US

SimpleReachsimplereach.cominSeries A · Jul 2014 · $9M

New York, US

Edward Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Kent Krekorian(Executive Officer)inHal Muchnick(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardBo Peabody(Director)Benjamin Sun(Director)Kirk Wolfe(Director)in

Co-investorsMI VenturesSocial StartsAtlas VentureSpring Mountain Capital

TCIin

Argentum Group is a private equity and growth equity firm that invests in emerging leaders across industrial services, aviation, software, and specialized staffing sectors.

Enterprise SoftwareAustin, US

Uncountableuncountable.comin𝕏

Uncountable is an AI platform that unifies product data across R&D, quality control, and product lifecycle management, offering electronic lab notebooks, inventory tracking, and traceability and compliance tools.

AI & Machine LearningNew MaterialsSaaSSan Francisco, US

Will Tashman(Founder)

Co-investorsSageview CapitalSE VenturesTeamworthy Ventures

Upshowupshow.tvinMar 2019

EverPass Media distributes premium live sports content, including NFL games, to commercial venues such as bars and restaurants, along with tools to promote specials and engage patrons on venue screens.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechChicago, US

Matthew Gibbs(Executive Officer)Michael Santer(Director)Adam Hirsen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsChicago Ventures

Vimlyvimly.comin

Vimly provides benefits administration software for managing complex employee benefits offerings, enrollment, billing, and compliance across multiple carriers and stakeholders.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechInsurTechSaaS

Shannon Jurdana(Founder & Chairman)in

Co-investorsRubicon Technology Partners

well spring logo-MK Capitalwellspring.comin𝕏

Wellspring provides software and consulting services for managing the innovation lifecycle, helping universities, research institutes, and organizations transform discoveries into commercial solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Stanislav Chabanov(Founder)in

Zefrzefr.comin𝕏Mar 2016

Zefr provides content intelligence and safety solutions for digital media platforms, helping brands identify appropriate content for advertising and reducing monetization of problematic creators.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSVenice, US

Richard Raddon(Executive Officer, Director)inZacharias James(Executive Officer, Director)Zach James(Founder)in

BoardSteve Krausz(Director)inSean Flynn(Director)inMark Terbeek(Director)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)US Venture PartnersGreycroftShasta Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BidPalKollective TechnologyAdarDramaFeverEvedGigyaGo2CallHDSHealthPlan Data SolutionsInfinisceneIP LogicKollectiveMachinimaObservable NetworksPlaycastUnitas GlobalVimly Benefit Solutions

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has MK Capital made?
MK Capital has 49 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does MK Capital invest at?
MK Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is MK Capital's typical check size?
MK Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
What sectors does MK Capital focus on?
MK Capital focuses on Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS.
Where is MK Capital located?
MK Capital is headquartered in Northfield, US.
Does MK Capital lead rounds?
Yes, MK Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does MK Capital co-invest with?
MK Capital most often shares deals with Cross Creek Advisors, JobsOhio Ventures, SaaS Capital, among 42 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 5

Allos Ventures

Allos Ventures is a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B software and tech-enabled services companies, drawing on decades of experience to take a hands-on approach.

$1M – $6M
Gutbrain Ventures

GutBrain Ventures is an early-stage technology venture capital firm led by investor and former entrepreneur Bob Davoli, who partners closely with founders and management teams to help build and scale high-growth software and technology companies.

Both backed · 1
Pritzker Group Venture Capital

Pritzker Group is a family-backed investment firm that partners with companies for the long term using a permanent capital base, and has acquired or invested in more than 100 companies.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $1M
Great Oaks Venture Capital

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based early-stage investor that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company building across the United States.

$50K – $500K
Primary Venture Partners

Primary Venture Partners is a seed-stage venture fund that backs founders at the earliest moments, combining deep sector specialization with a large operating team that provides hands-on support.

$1M – $3M

Firms observed investing alongside MK Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with MK Capital's recorded portfolio.

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