Moderne Ventures
Actively deployingChicago · Series A–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Moderne Ventures invests in transformative technologies such as Enterprise SaaS, AI, Robotics, and Deep Tech that can be applied within multitrillion-dollar industries like real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability. The firm's strategy emphasizes technologies with the potential to scale into broader markets while delivering outsized venture returns. Moderne partners with 1,500+ industry executives and corporations to help portfolio companies build strategic value, creating a unique model that combines venture investment with deep industry expertise and strategic mentorship.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and Managing Partner of Moderne Ventures, an investment fund managing over $600M in assets. She invests in transformative technologies including Enterprise SaaS, AI, Robotics, and Deep Tech applied to real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability sectors. Her funds have generated top-decile returns with 5 IPOs, 8 unicorns, and 25+ successful exits. Previously, she led strategic investments at the National Association of Realtors and was an early investor with Cue Ball.
Partner leading and managing investment activity with focus on high-growth B2B SaaS companies at expansion stage. Prior to Moderne, she was a Partner at StarVest Partners focused on expansion-stage SaaS investments and held multiple senior investment roles at Highbridge Principals Strategies and Bear Stearns' Constellation Growth Capital.
Managing Director with six years as a Partner at High Alpha leading the investment team for early-stage B2B SaaS companies. He was instrumental in deploying capital across 70+ high-growth companies and serving as board member or observer. Earlier he held private equity and venture roles at Goldman Sachs and investment banking positions at Pacific Crest Securities.
Vice President focused on corporate development and investments. He previously directed corporate development at Matterport, a 3D spatial capture and digital twin company, where he managed M&A and venture investment processes. Earlier held corporate development roles at EPAM Systems and investment banking positions at Credit Suisse.
Principal at Moderne Ventures with fintech investment banking expertise. He was a founding team member and Vice President of Emerging Fintech investment banking at Barclays, where he advised financial services and fintech clients on M&A and capital raising strategies. Previously worked in investment banking at HSBC and Credit Agricole.
Managing Director overseeing platform operations including the Moderne Passport Program, event management, and network relationship management. Previously worked at LinkedIn on the Enterprise Talent Solutions team and held digital strategy positions with the Kraft Sports Group and Bain & Company.
Program Manager overseeing operational activities for the Moderne Platform, including Passport Program partnerships, KPI tracking, and event coordination. He interned at Moderne before joining full-time and has experience across real estate development, investment, and AI consulting.
Entrepreneur In Residence with over 23 years in commercial real estate portfolio and asset management. She previously led innovation initiatives at LaSalle Investment focused on proptech vendors and sustainability technologies, and held asset management roles at Deutsche Bank and Vornado.
Chief of Staff overseeing firm operations, strategic initiatives, and communications. She previously led marketing and communications at IA Collaborative and held senior corporate communications roles at Edelman for over a decade, advising Fortune 500 clients on reputation and affairs strategy.
Operating Partner working with portfolio companies and the Moderne Network on strategic sourcing and value creation. She co-founded and exited Baroo, a multifamily amenity services company, and is a professor at Harvard Business School. Earlier she founded Strong Women, Strong Girls and held innovation roles at BlackRock and the Downtown Project.
Vice President of Finance with 14 years of experience in finance and accounting across real estate and private equity. He previously worked in fund administration at Bank of New York Mellon and held reporting and treasury roles at Green Courte Partners. He also founded the Chicagoland Theatre Fund.
Senior Associate evaluating and scaling technology investments. He previously held a Senior Associate role at Cleveland Avenue focused on consumer tech companies and brands, worked in M&A investment banking at Robert W. Baird & Co., and practiced mergers and acquisitions law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Vice President overseeing capital formation and investor relations globally. He previously led the formation and management of large institutionally managed accounts at BlackRock Alternative Solutions Group and held investor relations roles at The Carlyle Group focused on fundraising. He spent most of his career in the family office practice at Allen & Company.
Director leading partnerships and the Moderne Passport Program. She previously served as SVP of Strategic Accounts at RealtyAds and was an early employee at Truss, where she drove significant growth and led market launches before the company's acquisition by Avison Young.
Executive Assistant to the Founder and Managing Partner. She previously provided administrative support as an Executive Assistant at Agman, a family investment firm, and started her career in account management at Hengli America.
Investor Relations Associate supporting the firm's capital formation and investor partnerships. She previously worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at Plan PILOT conducting financial research and investment consulting, and gained M&A experience at Benchmark International evaluating acquisition targets.
Operating Partner bringing 40 years of property management and commercial brokerage experience. He guides portfolio companies and leads the Moderne Network. Previously held senior roles at Newmark Knight Frank, CBRE, and WeWork, where he managed large-scale property portfolios and led significant management acquisitions.
What they invest in
from 26 of 62 portfolio companiesPropTech ×12SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Consumer ×5Fintech ×5IoT ×5Construction Tech ×4
HQs:United States×10India×1
Investments · showing 60 of 62
founders shown can be your intro path3V 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. The company targets long-dwell locations where most EV charging occurs and serves as a capital provider and infrastructure operator in the vehicle electrification sector.
EnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech
Benjamin Kanner(CEO)
Aclaimant provides risk management software to help organizations identify and actively manage business risks. The platform originated in workers' compensation claim management and serves companies seeking real-time insights to mitigate or reduce loss frequency and severity.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechChicago, US
Michael Schultz(Co-founder)
Acorn Finance is a platform that enables contractors to offer financing to customers for home improvement and repair projects. The platform connects homeowners with multiple lenders for loans up to $100,000, allowing contractors to receive payment upfront while customers pay over time.
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)
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. The platform serves property managers, universities, and employers seeking to reduce congestion and increase sustainable mobility adoption.
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. The company delivers gigabit-speed internet connectivity with 24/7 support and digital management tools for residents and property teams.
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. The platform combines automated feasibility assessment with professional planning and design services to accelerate development workflows.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Aquanta makes a retrofittable smart water heater controller that learns household hot water usage patterns and optimizes heating schedules to reduce energy costs. The device works with most electric and gas water heaters and can be controlled remotely via smartphone.
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. The software serves commercial real estate asset managers seeking to optimize capital allocation for property upgrades.
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. It serves home builders, marketing agencies, and consumer brands seeking to target verified home movers and buyers.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
AuditMate provides AI-powered auditing software for elevator maintenance and vendor management, helping building owners and managers verify contract compliance and reduce costs. The platform analyzes vendor performance data, invoices, and compliance records to ensure building owners receive contracted maintenance services and identify cost savings.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
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. The company designs smart home security devices for residential consumers without requiring hardware replacement.
ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech
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. The company operates in Charlotte, NC with a focus on responsive customer service and operational excellence.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainCharlotte, US
Jitendra Vaswani offers digital marketing consulting and coaching services, leveraging AI to help businesses and individuals build online presence, optimize search rankings, and develop personal brands. He provides services including SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads management, affiliate marketing training, and personal branding coaching.
Digital HealthMarketing TechSaaSIndia, IN
Jitendra Vaswani(Founder)
Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps. The platform allows borrowers to compare pre-qualified offers from credit unions, community banks, and finance partners.
FintechDenver, US
Chateauz provides a simulation and decision intelligence platform for evaluating infrastructure and capital decisions under uncertainty before deployment. Designed for energy, industrial, space, and defense sectors, it quantifies risk and creates an auditable record of decision-making processes.
Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software
Mel Lim(Founder & CEO)Tracey Lloyd(Head of Defense & Operations)
Ambient provides a platform for multifamily property owners and developers that integrates smart home automation, access control, and building monitoring systems. The solution enables property staff to automate operations, manage resident access, and monitor building health while improving the resident experience.
IoTPropTechSaaS
Abode provides a DIY home security system compatible with major smart home platforms including Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home. The system offers contract-free, 24/7 home protection with built-in 4G connectivity and battery backup for homeowners.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
ICON designs and builds architectural structures while providing technology solutions to construction teams to improve building speed and reduce costs.
Construction TechDeep Tech
Revolution RE provides data infrastructure and business intelligence tools for the multifamily real estate industry, including ETL services, data standardization, and analytics platforms. The company serves property operators, investment managers, and real estate technology companies with clean, standardized, and live multifamily data.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechCulver City, US
Liz Braman(CEO)
A spend management platform for business expense control and accounting integration, offered as a feature of U.S. Bank business credit cards. The platform enables transaction monitoring, receipt management, and expense reporting for small and mid-market businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
TestFit provides a real estate feasibility platform that automates design and planning tasks for developers, architects, and engineers across residential, mixed-use, industrial, and other property types. The software reduces risk and speeds up the development process by automating unit mixes, parking calculations, cost analysis, and design options generation.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTech
Clifton Harness(Co-founder)Ryan Griege(Co-founder)
Trust & Will is an online estate planning platform that guides customers through creating legally customized wills, trusts, and related documents. The service targets individuals and families seeking an affordable, accessible alternative to traditional legal services for estate planning.
ConsumerFintechLegalTechSaaSSan Diego, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Moderne Ventures invest at?
- Moderne Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Moderne Ventures focus on?
- Moderne Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, 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.
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