Moderne Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 23 people tracked
Also known as MODERNE CAPITAL, LP · Moderne Ventures Core · Moderne Ventures ICON
Investment thesis
Moderne Ventures backs bold, multi-vertical technology companies led by strong teams with ambitious mandates whose products apply to large industries such as real estate, insurance, finance, and sustainability. Its multi-stage funds target investments in areas like AI, robotics, deep tech, sustainability, data, and digital transaction management that can serve broader markets while delivering value to the firm's strategic partners and investors. Beyond capital, Moderne operates the Moderne Passport, a six-month industry immersion program, and leverages the Moderne Network of over 1,500 corporate executives who act as investors, mentors, and advisors to help portfolio companies acquire customers and grow.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 29 of 82 portfolio companiesPropTech ×13SaaS ×11AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Fintech ×6Consumer ×5IoT ×5Construction Tech ×4
HQs:United States×16India×1
Investments · 82 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMeasurabl 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)Maureen(CEO)Lindsay Luger(Director)Waters Maureen(Executive Officer)Liza Benson(Director)
Board seatLiza Benson· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Jul 2025
Brooklyn, US
Alexander Torrey(Executive Officer, Director)Byungwoo Ko(Executive Officer, Director)Ted Wang(Director)Liza Benson(Director)Annie Kadavy(Director)
Board seatLiza Benson· per SEC Form D · $18.3M raise · filed Apr 2024
3D robotics, software and advanced material technologies enabling construction in half the time at half the cost
3V finances, owns, and operates Level 2 EV charging infrastructure on behalf of property owners including multifamily housing, hotels, and medical facilities, eliminating upfront capital and operational costs for property owners.
EnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech
Benjamin Kanner(CEO)
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)Eric M. McInerney(President)John A. Geary(Chief Executive Officer)
Acorn Finance is a platform that enables contractors to offer financing to customers for home improvement and repair projects.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintech
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
Actionfigure provides AI-powered transportation demand management (TDM) solutions that integrate mobility modeling, transit data management, and real-time trip planning to help organizations optimize public and private transportation usage.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS
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.
IoTPropTech
Algoma provides site feasibility and planning software for real estate developers, delivering zoning analysis, GIS intelligence, generative site layouts, and market data for properties across the United States.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSNewark, US
Josef Bromovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Seyfihan Usarer(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVivin Hegde(Director)
Aquanta makes a retrofittable smart water heater controller that learns household hot water usage patterns and optimizes heating schedules to reduce energy costs.
CleantechConsumerIoT
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
Audience Town is an AI marketing platform that identifies and helps reach home movers through four integrated products: analytics, audience data, AI toolkit, and advertising.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Edmund L Carey(Executive Officer, Director)Anthony D Greco(Executive Officer, Director)
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 SoftwarePropTech
A spend management platform for business expense control and accounting integration, offered as a feature of U.S.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
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
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
Butler Plus provides door-to-door trash pickup and valet waste collection services for residential communities and multi-family properties.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainCharlotte, US
Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps.
FintechDenver, US
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)Tracey Lloyd(Head of Defense & Operations)
Companion Protect builds customizable, white-label pet insurance and wellness products for insurers, retailers, benefits providers, and shelters to offer to pet owners under their own brands.
InsurTechSaaS
Ambient provides a platform for multifamily property owners and developers that integrates smart home automation, access control, and building monitoring systems.
IoTPropTechSaaSPleasant Grove, US
Eric Wood(Executive Officer, Director)David Beenfield(Executive Officer, Director)
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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInnovation Meets the Real Estate Industry | Liza Benson (Partner, Moderne Ventures)
Carta · Liza Benson
Episode 115: Constance Freedman of Moderne Ventures - A Modern Masterclass in Innovation through ...
Aoifinn Devitt · Constance Freedman
Constance Freedman Of Moderne Ventures – A Modern Masterclass In Innovation Through Networking
Fiftyfacespod · Constance Freedman
Episode 301 Liza Benson from Moderne Ventures
Bank On It Studio · Liza Benson
Constance Freedman - Moderne Ventures - The Status of CRE and Property Tech Companies
Realcomm · Constance Freedman
2025 Virtual Innovation Day | Moderne Ventures
Moderne Ventures
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Co-investors · 41
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