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Moderne Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

Chicago · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 21 people tracked

Also known as MODERNE CAPITAL, LP

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Investment thesis

Moderne Ventures invests in early-stage (late seed to early Series B) and growth-stage (late Series B to pre-IPO) companies building category-defining businesses that transform major industries. Its focus spans enterprise SaaS, AI, robotics, deep tech, sustainability, data, and digital transaction management. Beyond capital, the firm runs Moderne Passport, a six-month industry immersion program giving companies access to potential customers across its network.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$100K – $7M
HQ
Chicago, Illinois, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
8 investments
AUM
$600M
VC funds
18
Tracked investments
188
Unicorns
4
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
17

Team · 21 people

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Constance Freedman· Founder and Managing Partnerin𝕏

Founder and Managing Partner of Moderne Ventures and the Moderne Passport, investing in transformative technologies applicable to real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability. She previously headed Strategic Investments at the National Association of Realtors, launching Second Century Ventures and the REach program, and earlier was an investor at Cue Ball and a startup operator. She holds a BS from Boston University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Liza Benson· Partnerin

Partner at Moderne Ventures focused on high-growth technology companies. She previously was a Partner at StarVest Partners, a Managing Director at Highbridge Principals Strategies and Bear Stearns' Constellation Growth Capital, and an investment banker at Patricof & Co and First Union. She holds a BA in Mathematical Economics from Colgate University.

Seth Corder· Managing Directorin𝕏

Managing Director at Moderne Ventures who previously was a Partner at High Alpha, an early-stage B2B SaaS venture fund, where he served on the investment committee. He earlier worked at Goldman Sachs and Pacific Crest Securities. He studied finance and accounting at Purdue University and is a Kauffman Fellow.

Dylan Ketcham· Principalin𝕏

Principal at Moderne Ventures who previously was a founding team member and VP in the Emerging Fintech investment banking practice at Barclays, with earlier roles at HSBC and Credit Agricole. He holds a BS from Elon University and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

Ahmad Tahir· Vice Presidentin

Vice President at Moderne Ventures who previously was Director of Corporate Development & Investments at Matterport and a Corporate Development Deal Lead at EPAM Systems, and earlier an investment banker at Credit Suisse. He holds a BS in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from Rice University.

Carolyn Kwon· Managing Directorin

Managing Director overseeing key operational activities of the Moderne Platform, including the Passport Program, logistics, and network relationship management. She previously worked at LinkedIn's Enterprise Talent Solutions team and held roles at the Kraft Sports Group and Bain & Company. She holds a BA from Tufts University.

Connor Kause· Program Managerin

Program Manager at Moderne Ventures who manages operational activities for the Moderne Platform, including Passport partnerships, KPI tracking, and events. He previously interned with the firm and holds a BA from Boston College.

Kelly Soljacich· Entrepreneur In Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence at Moderne Ventures with over 23 years in commercial real estate portfolio and asset management. She was previously SVP of Asset Management and Head of EST Innovation at LaSalle Investment, and earlier worked at Deutsche Bank (DWS), Vornado, and General Growth Properties.

Lila Trickle· Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officerin

Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer at Moderne Ventures, overseeing firm operations, strategic initiatives, and communications. She was previously Senior Director of Marketing at IA Collaborative and VP of Corporate Communications at Edelman. She holds a BA from Columbia College Chicago.

Lindsay Hyde· Operating Partner

Operating Partner at Moderne Ventures who previously participated in the Moderne Passport as co-founder and CEO of Baroo before it was sold. She splits her time with a professorship at Harvard Business School and serves on the board of Monro. She earned her BA and MBA from Harvard University.

Mark Michelson· Vice President of Finance

VP of Finance at Moderne Ventures with 14 years in finance and accounting across real estate and private equity. He was previously a VP at BNY Mellon's fund administration practice and worked at Green Courte Partners and Deloitte & Touche. He holds a BS and Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Matt Burns· Senior Associatein

Senior Associate at Moderne Ventures who previously was a Senior Associate at Cleveland Avenue, an investment banker at Robert W. Baird & Co., and an M&A lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis. He holds a BS from High Point University and a JD from Howard University School of Law.

Michael Ting· Vice President, Capital Formation & Investor Relationsin

VP of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Moderne Ventures, overseeing communications, partnerships, and global capital formation. He was previously a VP at BlackRock's Alternative Solutions Group and worked at The Carlyle Group and Allen & Company. He holds a BA from NYU and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Nicole Weldon· Director of Partnerships and Passportin

Director of Partnerships and Passport at Moderne Ventures. She previously was SVP of Strategic Accounts at RealtyAds and an early employee at Truss (acquired by Avison Young), with a background in commercial real estate brokerage. She holds a BS from Northern Illinois University.

Paige Evangelista· Executive Assistantin

Executive Assistant to Constance Freedman at Moderne Ventures. She previously was an Executive Assistant at Agman, a family-owned investment firm, and began her career as an Account Manager at Hengli America. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Rachel· Investor Relations Associate

Investor Relations Associate at Moderne Ventures supporting the firm's investor partnerships and communications. She previously was a Senior Investment Analyst at Plan PILOT and gained M&A experience at Benchmark International. She holds a BS in Economics from the University of Tampa and an MS in Finance from Loyola University Chicago.

Sam Delisi· Operating Partnerin𝕏

Operating Partner at Moderne Ventures with a 40-year career in property management and commercial brokerage. He held senior roles at Newmark Knight Frank, CBRE, Insignia ESG, U.S. Equities Realty, and most recently was Global Head of Property Management Services at WeWork.

Theo Lim· Senior Associatein

Theo Lim is Head of Finance and Operations at Synopsis, a data warehouse company. His prior experience spans venture capital, management consulting, product management, and construction management.

Corey Vernon· Vice Presidentin

Corey Vernon is a partner at Radicle Impact focused on Good Climate investing, having joined as an associate in 2015. She was formerly an analyst at ING Capital working on leveraged buyout financing.

Rene Capron· Executive Assistantin

René Capron is a CPA who leads finance and tax functions at Next Legacy Partners, where she has worked since September 2022, drawing on more than two decades of finance experience. She began her career in public accounting doing tax work, then spent over 20 years at a family office managing investments, tax and estate planning, administration, and accounting. She later worked in-house at an accounting software firm to help develop its family office offerings.

Felipe Lopez· Associatein

Felipe Lopez is a Senior Manager of Growth & Value Proposition at Mercado Pago with a Chicago Booth MBA and ten years of experience across investment banking, consulting, venture capital, and technology. His background includes work in M&A advisory, digital transformation consulting, growth operations at a technology company, and early-stage venture investment evaluation. Most recently, he advised financial institutions and conglomerates across Latin America on credit origination and business development before joining Mercado Pago to lead growth initiatives focused on the individual segment in Chile.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Moderne Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 127 of 188 portfolio companies

SaaS ×61PropTech ×57AI & Machine Learning ×43Enterprise Software ×33Fintech ×32Consumer ×18Cleantech ×13InsurTech ×12

HQs:United States×85United Kingdom×3Canada×2Colombia×1Finland×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 79 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
33 of 79 mapped founding teams
42%
repeat founders
of 92 founders with career history
~4 yrs
old at investment
median across 26 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×332 founders×283 founders×124+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 92 founders with education data

Harvard Business School ×5University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ×5UC San Diego ×4University of Michigan ×4MIT Sloan School of Management ×3NYU Stern School of Business ×3Stanford University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 81 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×28Engineering ×15Computer Science ×13Economics ×11Finance & Accounting ×11Design & Architecture ×5Humanities ×4Politics & Policy ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 92 founders with career history

Google ×5Bain & Company ×4JP Morgan Chase ×3ACTIVE Network ×2Aecom ×2Apple ×2Carta ×2CBRE ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

500 Global ×5Techstars ×5Y Combinator ×3Plug and Play Ventures ×2

3 founders hold a PhD · 23 hold an MBA (of 93 with degree data)

Investments · 188 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 82025 · 32024 · 42023 · 12022 · 92021 · 12020 · 32019 · 32018 · 42017 · 12016 · 42013 · 142 dated

Appfolioappfolio.comin𝕏NASDAQ: APPF

AppFolio Investment Manager is investor management software designed for real estate investment firms.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaS

Jason RandallinShane Trigg(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalAtlas AcceleratorHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCVerdant Frontiers

DocuSigndocusign.comin𝕏NASDAQ: DOCU

DocuSign provides AI-powered agreement management, electronic signature, and contract lifecycle management solutions for enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Tom Gonser(Founder)inMike Dinsdale(Executive Officer)inNeil Hudspith(Executive Officer)inReggie Davis(Executive Officer)inKeith Krach(Executive Officer, Director)inAllan Thygesen(President, Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAccelAkkadian VenturesArtisanal VenturesAvant Global LLCBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+33 more

Porch Groupporchgroup.comin𝕏NASDAQ: PRCHJan 2019

Porch Group operates a platform serving the homeowner and home services industry, with businesses spanning home inspection, real estate, moving, insurance (Homeowners of America), and data and marketing.

InsurTechPropTechSaaSSeattle, US

Matt Ehrlichman(Founder)inRonnie Castro(Executive Officer)inJake Cooney(Founder)inGregg Eskenazi(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Dossett(Executive Officer)Jason Allen(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsFJ LabsGraph VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalRunway Growth CapitalValor Equity PartnersBattery Ventures+3 more

Measurablmeasurabl.comin𝕏Jul 2025 · $93M

Measurabl is a sustainability data platform for real estate organizations that enables measurement, management, and reporting of environmental performance across buildings and properties.

Climate TechData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSSan Diego, US

Matt Ellis(Founder)inLance Onken(Founder)inMaureen(CEO)Waters Maureen(Executive Officer)

BoardLindsay Luger(Director)in

Board seatLiza Benson· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBroadscaleBuilding VenturesCamber CreekConcrete Venture CapitalConstellation Technology VenturesCrosscut Ventures+10 more

3V Infrastructure3vinfrastructure.comin

3V Infrastructure finances, owns, and operates Level 2 EV chargers on behalf of property owners such as multifamily housing, hotels, and medical facilities, removing upfront capital and ongoing operational costs.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Benjamin Kanner(CEO)inNicole Johnson(CFO)in

Abodegoabode.com𝕏

Abode offers a do-it-yourself home security system with 24/7 monitoring, built-in 4G connectivity, and battery backup, sold without contracts or hidden fees.

ConsumerHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US

Christopher Carneyin

Aboduabodu.comin𝕏

Abodu manufactures modular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that are factory-built and pre-approved by California's Housing and Community Development agency.

Climate TechConstruction TechPropTechCalifornia, US

Bobby Shokri(Founder/CEO)inEric M. McInerney(President)inJohn Geary(Founder)inEric McInerney(Founder)

Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersInitialized Capital

Aclaimantaclaimant.comin𝕏

Aclaimant provides risk management software to help organizations identify and actively manage business risks.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechChicago, US

Michael Schultz(Co-founder)inDavid Wald(Executive Officer, Director)inJim Farber(Founder)in

BoardLaura Brady(Director)

Co-investors1809 CapitalAspen Capital GroupLightbankMercury FundNext Coast VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc+4 more

Acorn Financeacornfinance.cominJan 2022

Acorn Finance operates a lending-network platform that connects contractors and their customers with multiple third-party lenders, letting homeowners compare and secure home improvement financing while contractors get paid upfront.

B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTech

Giri Addanki(Founder & CEO)inChuck(CTO)

Co-investors2048 VenturesMassMutual VenturesMetaPropMetaProp VenturesVestigo VenturesAccomplice

Acresacres.comin𝕏

Acres provides a digital platform for land transaction data, mapping, market intelligence, and portfolio management to enable transparent and efficient land deal decision-making in the United States.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSUnited States, US

Carter Malloy(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsRevolutionSecond Century VenturesRise of the Rest Seed

Actionfigureactionfigure.aiin𝕏

Actionfigure builds a suite of transportation demand management (TDM) tools that combine AI-based mobility modeling, GTFS data creation and management, and AI agent connectivity, using a large collection of public and private mobility data.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaSWashington, US

Matt Caywood(Co-founder and CEO)inRyan Croft(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsTIMIA Capital

aerwave siteaerwave.ioinSeries A · Nov 2022 · $20M

Aerwave provides managed Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions for multifamily residential properties, serving apartment communities and property owners through retrofit, new construction, and takeover deployment models.

IoTPropTechPlano, US

Alexander Wey(Chief Executive Officer)Jeffrey Pennett(Chief Technology Officer)Daniel Jensen(Chief Revenue Officer)inJeffrey Kok(Chief Operating Officer)inEd Wolff(Chief Executive Officer)inRobert Grosz(Director)

Co-investorsRWT Horizons

Airside Mobileairsidemobile.comacquired by Onfido

Secure digital platform (Mobile Passport) for presenting and authenticating government-issued ID; acquired by Onfido.

Arlington, US

Hans Miller(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Tsao(Director)

BoardRobert Poulin(Director)inJulia Taxin(Director)in

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBlazar Ventures, LLCGrotech VenturesK Street CapitalBain Capital

Alfredhelloalfred.com

Alfred provides property management teams with technology and support tools to improve building operations and resident engagement in residential communities.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFernbrook Capital ManagementFJ LabsFlucas VenturesGaingelsGreen Egg Ventures+6 more

Algomaalgoma.coin𝕏Nov 2024

Algoma provides a software platform for real estate developers that generates site feasibility analysis for US parcels, including zoning research, GIS data layers, generative site layouts, renderings, and market intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechNewark, US

Josef Bromovsky(CEO & Co-Founder)Seyfihan Usarer(COO & Co-Founder)inKyle MertensMeyer(CPO & Co-Founder)inJoe Bromovsky(Founder)inWassim Alagha(Head of Computation)inWilliam MacIntyre(Head of Engineering)in

Co-investorsDOMiNO VenturesIron PrairieSOSVZacua Ventures

Aquantaaquanta.ioin

Aquanta makes a retrofittable water heater controller that turns standard electric and gas water heaters into smart, WiFi-connected devices controllable from a smartphone.

CleantechEnergyIoT

Arnoud van Houten(President & CTO)inMatt Carlson(CEO)

Arcbazararcbazar.comApr 2016

Boston, US

Imdat As(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichela O'Connor Abrams(Director)John Lansing(Director)

Co-investorsBantam Group

Audetteaudette.ioin

Audette provides a platform for asset and portfolio managers to identify and prioritize building retrofit investments, using data analysis to uncover high-return opportunities that improve net operating income and reduce emissions.

PropTechSaaS

Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Energy Impact PartnersForesight CanadaGaingelsPanache Ventures+3 more

Audience Townaudiencetown.comin𝕏

Audience Town is an AI marketing platform for home builders, consumer brands, and marketing agencies, built to identify and reach home movers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNewark, US

Edmund L Carey(Executive Officer, Director)Ed Carey(CEO & Founder)inAnthony D Greco(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsWasatch Equity Partners

Auditmateauditmate.cominJun 2023Acquired

AuditMate provides AI-powered auditing software for elevator maintenance and vendor management, helping building owners and managers verify contract compliance and reduce costs.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSan Francisco, US

Ash Wilson(Founder)inAshleigh Wilson(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsGaingelsMassMutual VenturesBlue Field Capital

August Home Inc.august.comin𝕏acquired by Assa Abloy

August manufactures Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks and keypads that allow homeowners to remotely control door access and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.

ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jason Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDavid Wu(Director)Michael Levit(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersComcast VenturesCowboy VenturesGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundMaveron+8 more

Bendhsabendhsa.comacquired by Webster Financial · Feb 2022 · $55.3M

Bend Financial built a cloud-based platform enabling individuals and employers to open, manage, and invest in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Co-investorsRRE Ventures

Bento for Businessbentoforbusiness.com𝕏acquired by U.S. Bank

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsComcast VenturesEdison PartnersLionBirdMissionOG

Betterbetter.com

Better is a mortgage and home financing platform that offers purchase mortgages, refinancing, home equity lines of credit, and related services including title, closing, and agent matching for homebuyers and refinancers.

FintechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Vishal Garg(Founder)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalAlumni VenturesFantail VenturesFramework VenturesGaingelsKhosla Ventures+13 more

Bhrbhr.fyi

RealReports is an AI-powered property intelligence platform for real estate agents, providing property data analysis, risk assessment, and workflow tools to help win listings and research properties.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Broker Botbrokerbot.ai

Brokerbot AI provides a compliant AI assistant for brokerages that integrates with a company's documentation, rules, and workflows to support team operations with role-based permissions and embedded compliance controls.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Co-investorsGrand Ventures

Butler Plusbutlerplus.com

Butler Plus provides door-to-door trash pickup and valet waste collection services for residential communities and multi-family properties.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainCharlotte, US

Bytegainbytegain.com

The site is the personal brand and consulting business of Jitendra Vaswani, an India-based digital marketing consultant offering SEO, Google/Meta Ads, affiliate marketing, and personal branding services to startups and established businesses.

AdTechEdTechMarketing TechIndia, IN

Jitendra Vaswani(Founder of Digiexe)in

Caribouusecaribou.comin𝕏May 2022 · $115M

Caribou provides transfer pricing services and tax compliance support for scaling companies, handling transfer pricing design, accounting entries, VAT, permanent establishment, and R&D eligibility in a single engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Juan Andrade(Founder)inJuan A.(Founder)inKevin Bennett(Founder)Simon Goodall(Founder)Simon WhiteLuke Purton(Senior Frontend Developer)

Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalJude GomilaOnstageQED InvestorsY CombinatorAccomplice+8 more

Cariboucaribou.comin𝕏May 2022 · $115M

Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps.

FintechDenver, US

Simon Goodall(CEO)in

Co-investorsAccompliceCurql Collective, LLCFlucas VenturesGaingelsHarmonic Growth PartnersInnovius Capital+7 more

Cariboucaribou.careMay 2022 · $115M

Caribou provides an employee referral and recruitment tool for care communities, letting caregivers share job openings with qualified candidates and rewarding both effort and results.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaS

Christian Alaimo 🦌(Founder)inAlex Oosterveen(Founder)in

Co-investorsMantella Venture PartnersScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Whitecap Venture PartnersAccompliceGaingelsGoldman Sachs+2 more

Cariboucaribouwealth.comMay 2022 · $115M

Move Health pairs healthcare cost intelligence technology with licensed experts to help financial advisors and households plan for healthcare expenses with greater clarity and confidence.

FintechHealthtechInsurTech

Co-investorsGarage CapitalN49PAccompliceGaingelsGoldman SachsInnovius Capital+1 more

Chateauzchateauz.io

Chateauz provides a simulation and decision intelligence platform for evaluating infrastructure and capital decisions under uncertainty before deployment.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software

Mel Lim(Founder & CEO)inTracey Lloyd(Head of Defense & Operations)

Closing Theoryclosingtheory.com

Ankith Harathi(Founder)Nitin Rajinikanth(Founder)

Co-investorsBackwards Capital75 & SunnyPear VC

Companion Protect Insurtechpoweredbycompanionprotect.com

Companion Protect provides customizable pet wellness and insurance programs, distributing pet insurance products through insurers, retailers, benefits providers, affinity groups, animal shelters, and vet clinics.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechSaaSKansas City, US

Chuck Laue(Chair & CEO)

Co-investorsAvanta Ventures

Contactenginenice.comin𝕏

NiCE builds AI-powered platforms that automate customer engagements into intelligent actions, from interaction to resolution, for organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Barak EilaminScott Russellin

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAtlanta Technology AngelsBeringeaRembrandt Venture Partners

Covereditscovered.comin

Covered operates a homeowners insurance marketplace connecting mortgage borrowers with 80+ carriers across all 50 states, offering quote comparison, licensed advisor guidance, and renewal re-shopping to help borrowers secure adequate coverage and competitive rates.

B2B MarketplacesFintechInsurTechMarketplacesSaaSRapid City, US

Ross Diedrich(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inChris Diedrich(Co-Founder & Chief Administrative Officer)inMichael Diedrich(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsHilltop Venture PartnersTemerity Capital PartnersRET Ventures

Darabasedarabase.comin

Darabase operates a global registry of Property Digital Rights (PDRs) that licenses existing outdoor media assets — billboards, transit shelters, and street furniture — as rights-cleared AR ad inventory for smart glasses platforms such as Meta, Google, Apple, and Snap.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Peter Pinfold(Founder)inDavid Bomphrey(Founder)in

Co-investorsGroundBreak Ventures

Darcy Solutionsdarcysolutions.comin

Darcy Solutions develops the Darcy Dipole System, a groundwater-based geothermal heat exchanger designed around site-specific geology to provide thermal energy for heating and cooling buildings.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyExcelsior, US

Larson Brian(Executive Officer, Director)Randolph Jimmy(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Steiner(Executive Officer, Director)Frederick R. Steiner(Executive Officer, Director)Dan King(Executive Officer)Jimmy Randolph(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsThird Derivative

Dimensiongetdimension.comin𝕏

Dimension provides a tech-enabled platform to simplify waste management for companies of any size through customizable, on-demand pickup and disposal services managed via an online interface.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Lily Danqi SheninLumin Chen

Co-investors500 GlobalAlumni VenturesHPS Investment Partners, LLCLombardstreet VenturesLong Run CapitalOpenSky Ventures+1 more

Domadomahome.comin

Doma builds smart-home products focused on the front door, combining architectural design with adaptive intelligence for residential use.

ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech

Jason Johnson(Co-founder)inYves Behar(Co-founder)

Co-investorsTau VenturesCoinbase VenturesParadigm

Dwelodwelo.comacquired by Level Home

Ambient provides a smart apartment platform for multifamily property owners and developers, offering access control, home automation, and building intelligence alerts across both retrofit and new-build communities.

IoTPropTechSaaSPleasant Grove, US

Mike Rovito(Outgoing CEO / Advisor)David Beenfield(CEO (Co-Founder & COO of Dwelo))Eric Wood(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsPeterson Ventures

EasyKnockeasyknock.comSeries A · May 2019 · $12M

EasyKnock was a consumer financial services company that has since ceased operations.

FintechPropTech

Ben Black(Founder)Jarred Kessler(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFJ LabsGaingelsQED InvestorsWestern Technology Investment500 Global+6 more

EasyPosteasypost.comin𝕏Jun 2013

EasyPost provides a RESTful API platform that simplifies shipping and logistics operations for businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jarrett Streebin(Chief Executive Officer)inJon CalhounRahul Vohra(Investor)inMichelle King(Vice President, People \u0026 Culture)Kaumana Rindlisbacher(Enterprise Account Executive)Heather Sherfey(Talent Acquisition Manager)

Co-investors137 VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)Bow CapitalEastward Capital PartnersFundersClubGarage Capital+44 more

ElectroTempoelectrotempo.comJun 2025

Infrastructure planning tools for medium and heavy duty fleet electrification.

Arlington, US

Patrick Finch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yanzhi Xu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardAmy Francetic(Director)in

Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcSchematic VenturesSpringTime VenturesEvergreen Climate Innovations

Envoyenvoythere.comin𝕏

Envoy provides electric vehicle rental and fleet services to property owners and communities, offering diverse EV options as an amenity to residents and employees.

CleantechMobility & TransportationPropTechCulver City, US

Drew Hopkins(President)

Co-investorsBuilding VenturesGoodyear VenturesGroundBreak VenturesR/GA VenturesShell Ventures

Everlanceeverlance.comin𝕏

Everlance provides productivity tools that help businesses and independent workers automate routine tasks to save time and money.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaS

Gabriel Garza Rodríguez(Founder)inAlex Marlantes(Founder)Gabriel Garza(Founder)

Co-investorsAsymmetric Capital PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBloomberg BetaClocktower VenturesFinancial Venture StudioPlug and Play Ventures+2 more

FilterEasyfiltereasy.comin

FilterEasy is an online retailer that sells home air filters directly to consumers, with a focus on delivery and subscription-based replacement.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRaleigh, US

Thaddeus W. Tarkington(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin J. Barry(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSteve Dauphin(Director)David E. Gardner(Director)inLister Delgado(Director)inTom Lotrecchiano(Director)

Co-investorsCofounders CapitalElevate Innovation PartnersArsenalArsenal Growth EquityAzure Capital PartnersBonaventure Capital+4 more

Fluidlytixfluidlytix.com

Fluidlytix offers the Wave Valve, a patented device installed at a building's main water line to compress entrained air, stabilize pressure, and improve water distribution without replacing fixtures.

CleantechHardwarePropTech

freemodel sitefreemodel.comin

Freemodel operates a software-based marketplace that handles pre-sale home renovations for homeowners, managing design, contractor coordination, and project delivery.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechCalifornia, US

Jesse Lindeman(Founder)inJohn Garner(Founder)

Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesCore Venture CapitalFJ LabsQED InvestorsRWT HorizonsCrossbeam Venture Partners

Gecko Roboticsgeckorobotics.comin𝕏Series C

Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Jake Loosararian(Cofounder & CEO)inTroy Demmer(Cofounder)inIan Miller(CTO)inFalon Fox(Director of HR \u0026 TA)Jaclyn Goldstein(Head of Recruiting)Nate Kurtz(Technical Recruiter)

Co-investorsAlpha PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Cox EnterprisesCubit CapitalDrive CapitalFifth Down Capital+46 more

Geolavageolava.comin

GeoLava develops spatial intelligence systems that use AI to perceive, understand, and predict the physical world across space and time.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechPropTech

Hantz Févry(CEO)inPierre Mombeleur(CDO)inJeanne Williams(COO)in

Co-investorsE2MC VenturesLuge CapitalSuffolk Technologies

HAVENLYhavenly.comin𝕏

Havenly provides virtual and in-person interior design services, connecting customers with professional designers who create personalized plans, select furnishings, and provide 3D renderings of spaces.

ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechDenver, US

Lee Mayer(Founder)inEmily Motayed(Founder)

BoardJason Mendelson(Director)inJosh Scott(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalChicago VenturesEdison PartnersEntrepreneur VenturesFJ LabsFlucas Ventures+15 more

HelloDivorcehellodivorce.comin𝕏

Hello Divorce offers hourly divorce mediation, with mediators who work with both parties to reach agreements that comply with state rules and avoid court.

ConsumerLegalTechMarketplacesSaaSAlameda, US

Erin Levine(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCitrine AngelsEvolution VC PartnersGaingelsHouston Angel NetworkJosephine Collective+5 more

Hellosuperhellosuper.com

Super offers a subscription-based home warranty that covers repair or replacement of home systems and appliances and also provides home maintenance services such as HVAC tune-ups and handyman work.

ConsumerInsurTechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jorey Ramer(Founder)

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersExpansion Venture CapitalGaingelsWestern Technology InvestmentMunich Re Ventures

HelloTechhellotech.com

HelloTech provides in-home and online technical support for consumer computers, printers, networking, mobile devices, and other household electronics.

ConsumerSaaSLos Angeles, US

Richard Wolpert(Founder)Sascha Linn(Executive Officer, Director)Minah Oh(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardLen Jordan(Director)

Co-investorsAmplify.LABaroda VenturesCollaborative FundCrosscut VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalIdealab+7 more

Hippo Home Insurancehippo.comin𝕏

Hippo is an online insurance marketplace that helps customers find and compare home insurance policies, auto insurance, and flood coverage from top-rated carriers through a streamlined quoting process.

B2B MarketplacesInsurTech

Assaf Wand(Founder)Assaf Wand Eyal Navon(Founder)Eyal Navon(Founder)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesBond Capital ManagementFelicis VenturesICONIQiGlobe Partners+12 more

Hologram Media Networkhologrammedia.net

Hologram Media Network operates a national network of holographic displays across 46 locations for out-of-home advertising, offering :30 and :60 ad spots and XR interactive experiences for brands.

AdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment

Homebothomebot.aiinAug 2017acquired by Alpine Software Group · Jun 2020

Homebot provides a home finance engagement platform that gives homeowners and buyers personalized insights on their property and home financing.

FintechMarketing TechPropTechSaaSDenver, US

Ira McMahon(Director)inMichael L.(Founder)inErnie Graham(Co-Founder & former CEO (later Executive Chairman))inErnest Graham(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalPICUS CAPITAL

HomeXhomexservices.com

HomeX Services Group is a family-owned holding company that acquires and operates home service businesses in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades, providing them with operations, marketing, and technology support.

Construction Tech

Other

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

ICON Technology, Inc.Milkman Technologies Inc<UNKNOWN>555 Bryant StreetAcornAcretoADU BuilderAI Zoning and Massing ToolAirsideAmbientAvvirBendBentoBreak SportsBreak Sports SportsCommercial Real Estate Decarbonization PlatformConstruction Project ManagementCubicasaCustom AI Assistants PlatformDigital Mortgage Platform (NASDAQ: BETR)Digital Resident ConciergeEV Charging CompanyHello TechHomHome Security FirmHomesnapHybrid Infrastructure PlatformIdentity Verification ToolIncident Reporting PlatformInterior Design MarketplaceIvy EnergyLand Intelligence PlatformManaged Wi-Fi PlatformMarketing Content Creation PlatformMarketing Insights PlatformMedical Expense ManagementModwellMotoRefiMultifamily Waste ManagementOn3 AiOrbital AI PlatformProperty Control PlatformReal Estate Mobile GamingRecreational Booking PlatformSimulation Infrastructure PlatformSmart Keyless EntryTravel Optimization PlatformTrulivVerseWater Heating OptimizationWork And 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.

Exits · 21

4 IPOs · 17 acquisitions · showing 16

AppfolioNASDAQ: APPFDocuSignNASDAQ: DOCUPorch GroupNASDAQ: PRCHAirside Mobileacq. by OnfidoAugust Home Inc.acq. by Assa AbloyBendhsaacq. by Webster FinancialBento for Businessacq. by U.S. BankConstruction Project Managementacq. by HexagonDweloacq. by Level HomeHomebotacq. by Alpine Software GroupIdentity Verification Toolacq. by OnfidoMedical Expense Managementacq. by HSA BankOpteraacq. by Green Project TechnologiesSmart Keyless Entryacq. by Assa AbloySolsticeacq. by Perch EnergyTurnacq. by Autonomous talent

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Moderne Ventures made?
Moderne Ventures has 188 tracked investments, 21 of which have exited, including 12 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Moderne Ventures invest at?
Moderne Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Moderne Ventures's typical check size?
Moderne Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $7M.
What sectors does Moderne Ventures focus on?
Moderne Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, InsurTech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS.
Where is Moderne Ventures located?
Moderne Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Does Moderne Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Moderne Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Moderne Ventures co-invest with?
Moderne Ventures most often shares deals with Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, among 402 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 40

500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.

$150K
Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.

$500K – $15M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.

$10M – $30M
QED Investors

QED Investors is a venture capital firm focused on financial services, founded by former Capital One executives to back founders bringing transparency and fairness to fintech.

$30K – $20M
Abstract Ventures

Abstract is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm managing $1.8 billion in assets, investing in seed and early-stage companies across all sectors.

$250K – $750K
Grotech Ventures

Grotech Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early- and growth-stage B2B software companies located outside of Silicon Valley.

$500K – $5M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a global venture capital and investment firm backing founders across stages and industries, with a notable focus on AI, healthcare transformation, defense, and space.

$30M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$50K – $100M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
Kickstart

Kickstart is the Mountain West's first seed-stage venture fund, backing early-stage founders building companies in the region.

$250K – $3M
Second Century Ventures

Second Century Ventures is a venture capital firm backed by the National Association of REALTORS that invests in technology startups serving the real estate, financial, insurance and home services industries. It also runs REACH, a growth and scale-up program for real estate technology companies.

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DCM Ventures75 & SunnyMontage VenturesContour Venture PartnersMotley Fool VenturesUncork CapitalSpark CapitalFreestyle CapitalPICUS CAPITALIA VenturesMaveronVenrockLerer HippeauWildcat Venture PartnersOurCrowdEnsemble VCEVE AtlasFabric VCWesterly WindsFlybridge Capital PartnersVibe CapitalChemistryMouro CapitalRubicon Venture CapitalConvergence VenturesCerulean VenturesCMFG Ventures Discovery FundAugment Ventures

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

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