How many investments has Moderne Ventures made?

Moderne Ventures has 69 tracked investments, 9 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 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 MetaProp Ventures, Comcast Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, among 85 tracked co-investors.

Moderne Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

Chicago · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 19 people tracked

Also known as MODERNE CAPITAL, LP · Moderne Ventures Core · Moderne Ventures ICON

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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 Sep 15, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Late Stage

Check

$100K – $7M

Chicago, Illinois, US

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2015

Last 12 months

3 investments

AUM

$600M

VC funds

Tracked investments

Team · 19 people

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Constance Freedman· Managing Partner· Chicago, Illinoisin 𝕏

Constance Freedman combines real estate operations and tech, ran the National Association of REALTORS' accelerator and venture arm, and operates a program connecting companies with 1,500+ corporate partners for revenue.

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Lindsay Hyde· Operating Partner

Operating Partner who previously co-founded and led Baroo (a Moderne Passport participant, later sold). She sources investments and provides operating support, splits her time as a Harvard Business School professor, and serves as a director at Monro. She holds a BA and MBA from Harvard.

Liza Benson· Partner· New York, New Yorkin

Partner focused on high-growth technology companies. She was previously a Partner at StarVest Partners (B2B SaaS), 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.

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Ahmad Tahir· Vice President· Greater Chicago Areain

Vice President previously Director of Corporate Development & Investments at Matterport, leading M&A and venture investments, with prior roles at EPAM Systems and Credit Suisse. He holds a BS from Indiana University's Kelley School and an MBA from Rice University.

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Michael Ting· Vice President, Capital Formation & Investor Relations· New York City Metropolitan Areain

VP of Capital Formation and Investor Relations overseeing communications, partnerships, and global capital formation. He was previously a VP at BlackRock's Alternative Solutions Group, on the IR team at The Carlyle Group, and in the family office practice at Allen & Company. He holds a BA from NYU and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Carolyn Kwon· Managing Director· Palo Alto, California, United Statesin

Managing Director responsible for operations of the Moderne Platform, including the Passport Program and Moderne Network. She previously worked at LinkedIn's Enterprise Talent Solutions team and held roles at Kraft Sports Group and Bain & Company. She holds a BA from Tufts University.

Dylan Ketcham· Vice President· Chicago, Illinoisin 𝕏

Principal who was previously a founding team member and VP in Barclays' Emerging Fintech investment banking practice, advising fintech clients on M&A and capital raising, with prior roles at HSBC and Credit Agricole. He holds a BS from Elon University and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School.

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Kelly Soljacich· Entrepreneur In Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence 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, with earlier roles at Deutsche Bank, Vornado, and General Growth Properties.

Lila Trickle· Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer· San Francisco, California, United Statesin

Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer 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.

Mark Michelson· Vice President of Finance

VP of Finance 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. He holds a BS and Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois.

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Matt Burns· Senior Associate· Greater Chicago Areain

Senior Associate previously at Cleveland Avenue evaluating consumer tech companies, with earlier experience in investment banking at Robert W. Baird and legal practice at Kirkland & Ellis. He holds a BS from High Point University and a JD from Howard University School of Law.

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Nicole Weldon· Director of Partnerships and Passport· Greater Chicago Areain

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

Paige Evangelista· Executive Assistant· Greater Chicago Areain

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

Rachel· Investor Relations Associate

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

Sam Delisi· Partner· Chicago, Illinoisin 𝕏

Operating Partner with a 40-year career in property management and commercial brokerage, guiding Passport and portfolio companies and leading the Moderne Network. He previously held senior roles at Newmark Knight Frank, CBRE, Insignia ESG, U.S. Equities Realty, and WeWork.

Theo Lim· Senior Associate· Greater Chicago Areain

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.

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Corey Vernon· Vice President· Park City, Utah, United Statesin

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

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Rene Capron· Executive Assistant· Tulsa, OKin

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· Associate· Chicago, Illinoisin

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

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

David TalEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Verse Ai Ben PleatMentorFounded Cobu

What they invest in

from 39 of 90 portfolio companies

SaaS ×16PropTech ×13Enterprise Software ×11Fintech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Consumer ×5IoT ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4

HQs:United States×30United Kingdom×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 16 portfolio companies

69%

solo founders

11 of 16 mapped founding teams

44%

repeat founders

of 18 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×112 founders×23 founders×24+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data

University of Michigan ×3Harvard Business School ×2University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×5Finance & Accounting ×3Computer Science ×2Design & Architecture ×2Engineering ×2Humanities ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history

Morgan Stanley ×2

Investments · 90 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 3 2025 · 2 2024 · 3 2022 · 412 dated

Measurablmeasurabl.com in 𝕏Jul 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)in Lance Onken(Founder)inMaureen(CEO)Waters Maureen(Executive Officer)

Board Lindsay Luger(Director)in

Board seat Liza Benson· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBroadscale Building Ventures Camber Creek Constellation Technology Ventures Crosscut Ventures Energy Impact Partners +9 more

3V Infrastructure3vinfrastructure.com in

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)in Nicole Johnson(CFO)in

Abodegoabode.com 𝕏

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 Carney in

Aboduabodu.com in 𝕏

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)in

Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners Initialized Capital

Aclaimantaclaimant.com in 𝕏

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

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechChicago, US

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

Board Laura Brady(Director)

Co-investorsLightbank Mercury Fund Next Coast Ventures Royal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc RRE Ventures Service Provider Capital +3 more

Acorn Financeacornfinance.com in

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 Ventures MassMutual Ventures MetaProp MetaProp Ventures Vestigo Ventures

Acresacres.com in 𝕏

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-investorsRevolution Second Century Ventures Rise of the Rest Seed

Actionfigureactionfigure.ai in 𝕏

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)in Ryan Croft(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsTIMIA Capital

aerwave siteaerwave.io in

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

Ed Wolff(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsRWT Horizons

Airside Mobileairsidemobile.comacquired by Onfido Entrust

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)

Board Robert Poulin(Director)in Julia Taxin(Director)in

Co-investorsBlazar Ventures, LLC Grotech Ventures K Street Capital Bain Capital Bain Capital Ventures

Algomaalgoma.co in 𝕏Nov 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)in Kyle MertensMeyer(CPO & Co-Founder)inJoe Bromovsky(Founder)in Wassim Alagha(Head of Computation)in William MacIntyre(Head of Engineering)in

Co-investorsDOMiNO Ventures Iron Prairie Zacua Ventures

Aquantaaquanta.io in

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)

Audette-Logomark-Hot-pinkaudette.io in

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, Llc Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Energy Impact Partners Foresight Panache Ventures Stepchange +2 more

Audience Townaudiencetown.com in 𝕏

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.com inAcquired

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-investorsMassMutual Ventures

Augustaugust.com in 𝕏acquired 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.

ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech

Co-investorsBessemer Venture Partners Comcast Ventures Global Brain KDDI Open Innovation Fund Maveron Rho Capital Partners +2 more

Bento for Businessbentoforbusiness.com 𝕏acquired by U.S. Bank

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsComcast Ventures LionBird MissionOG

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 Capital Framework Ventures Kleiner Perkins Manhattan West Pine Brook SoftBank Vision Fund +2 more

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 in

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.com in 𝕏May 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)in

Co-investorsBlue Wire Capital Onstage Y Combinator Accomplice Gaingels Goldman Sachs +3 more

Cariboucaribou.com in 𝕏May 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

Co-investorsAccomplice Curql Collective, LLC Flucas Ventures Harmonic Growth Partners Innovius Capital Link Ventures +6 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)in Alex Oosterveen(Founder)in

Co-investorsMantella Venture Partners ScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Whitecap Venture Partners Accomplice Gaingels Goldman Sachs +2 more

Cariboucaribouwealth.com inMay 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 Capital N49P Accomplice Gaingels Goldman Sachs Innovius 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)

Companion Protect Insurtechpoweredbycompanionprotect.com

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

Co-investorsAvanta Ventures

Covereditscovered.com in

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 MarketplacesFintechInsurTechMarketplacesSaaS

Ross Diedrich(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in Chris Diedrich(Co-Founder & Chief Administrative Officer)in

Co-investorsTemerity Capital Partners RET Ventures

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)

ICONiconbuild.com in 𝕏

ICON designs and builds architectural structures while providing technology solutions to construction teams to improve building speed and reduce costs.

Construction TechDeep Tech

Jason Ballard(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors1Flourish Capital Draper Associates Ensemble VC Evolution VC Partners Industrious Ventures Krillion Ventures +12 more

Meshmesh.ai in 𝕏Jan 2026 · $75M

Mesh provides a people management platform that helps leaders build engaged and high-performing teams through AI-driven performance management features including personalized nudges, real-time coaching, and insights combining employee and performance data.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Saurabh Nangia(Founder)in Gaurav Chaubey(Founder)in Rahul Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsRTP Global Y Combinator Coinbase Ventures Emles Venture Partners Liberty City Ventures Liquid Ventures +3 more

Meshusemesh.com inJan 2026 · $75M

Mesh automates accruals accounting for finance teams by extracting transaction data from accounts payable systems and communication platforms to generate audit-ready entries, reducing manual month-end close work.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

Erin Kim(Founder)in Nandini Ramakrishnan(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Coinbase Ventures Liberty City Ventures Paradigm SBI Investment

Meshmeshpayments.com in 𝕏

Mesh Payments provides a corporate travel and expense platform combining corporate cards, expense management, and travel booking with an AI-driven orchestration layer that automatically codes, categorizes, and reconciles transactions.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Oded Zehavi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpha Wave Global Entrée Capital Launchpad Capital Meron Capital TLV Partners Liberty City Ventures +1 more

Meshmeshpay.com in 𝕏Jan 2026 · $75M

Mesh operates a global crypto payments network that connects exchanges, wallets, and financial platforms into a single infrastructure layer, allowing users, businesses, and AI agents to send and receive payments from any wallet on any blockchain.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSSilicon Valley, US

Bam Azizi(CEO & Co-Founder)in Adam Israel(CCO & Co-Founder)inArjun Mukherjee(Chief Technology Officer)in Jeff Hendren(Chief Revenue Officer)inDacheng Zhao(SVP, Product)inDanny Villarreal(SVP, Customer Success)in

Co-investorsAltaIR Capital B3 Capital Coinbase Ventures Evolution Ventures Florida Funders Mirana Ventures +9 more

Meshthepeoplemesh.com

Mesh is a performance management and enablement platform for HR teams, built around continuous feedback and manager effectiveness.

Co-investorsEmles Venture Partners Coinbase Ventures Liberty City Ventures Paradigm SBI Investment

MotoRefi in

Arlington, US

Kevin Bennett(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board Nigel Morris(Director)in

Co-investorsAccomplice Gaingels Link Ventures Motley Fool Ventures QED Investors

Orbitalbpc.com in

Brighton Park Capital is a growth equity investment firm that backs technology companies and partners with their founding teams.

Sector AgnosticNew York City, US

Co-investorsBCI Brighton Park Capital Outward VC Portfolio Ventures

Revolution RErevolutionre.com in 𝕏

Revolution RE provides data infrastructure and business intelligence tools for the multifamily real estate industry, including ETL services, data standardization, and analytics platforms.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechCulver City, US

Liz Braman(CEO)in

Co-investorsKeyhorse Capital PLG Ventures Techstars

TaskEasytaskeasy.com in 𝕏Acquired

TaskEasy is a Salt Lake City-based online marketplace that automates lawn mowing and exterior property maintenance nationwide.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSSalt Lake City, US

Kenneth R. Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Davis(Executive Officer)in Joseph Turner(Executive Officer)in

Board Kirk Holland(Director)inTaft Price(Director)Lawson DeVries(Director)in

Co-investorsCamber Creek Grotech Ventures Level Equity Service Provider Capital Access Venture Partners Delta Electronics Capital +1 more

Tastegettaste.com in 𝕏Feb 2024 · $25MDefunct

Taste operates a marketplace where customers can purchase prepared meals from restaurants and have them delivered nationwide, providing an alternative to home cooking or conventional takeout for at-home dining.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Jeff Chen(Founder)in Daryl Sew(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

TestFittestfit.io in 𝕏

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.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechDallas, US

Clifton Harness(Co-founder)inRyan Griege(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsPerot Jain Parkway Venture Capital

The Roundstherounds.coAcquired

The Rounds ran an AI-driven, reusable-packaging household restocking and delivery service; it was acquired by Misfits Market.

Co-investorsConstruct Capital Dorm Room Red & Blue Ventures Redpoint Ventures Andreessen Horowitz First Round Capital +2 more

Trust & Willtrustandwill.com in 𝕏Mar 2025 · $25M

Trust & Will is an online estate planning platform that guides customers through creating legally customized wills, trusts, and related documents.

ConsumerFintechLegalTechSaaSSan Diego, US

Cody Barbo(Founder)in

Co-investorsCerity Partners Ventures Curql Collective, LLC Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc Jackson Square Ventures Link Ventures Rosecliff Ventures +6 more

UrbanBoundurbanbound.com in 𝕏

UrbanBound provides relocation management software that helps employers coordinate and manage employee, candidate, and intern moves while reducing relocation program costs and administrative work.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSChicago, US

Michael Krasman(Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director.)inJeffrey Ellman(President, Assistant Secretary and Director.)

Board Lawson DeVries(Director)in

Co-investorsChartline Capital Partners Grotech Ventures StarVest Partners

Other

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

Milkman Technologies Inc<UNKNOWN>555 Bryant StreetAcornAcretoADU BuilderAI Zoning and Massing ToolAirsideAlfredAmbientArcbazarAugust HomeAvvirBendBendhsaBentoBixbyBreak SportsBreak Sports SportsClosing TheoryCommercial Real Estate Decarbonization PlatformConstruction Project ManagementCubiCustom AI Assistants PlatformDigital Mortgage Platform (NASDAQ: BETR)Digital Resident ConciergeEV Charging CompanyHome Security FirmHybrid Infrastructure PlatformIdentity Verification ToolIncident Reporting PlatformInterior Design MarketplaceLand Intelligence PlatformManaged Wi-Fi PlatformMarketing Content Creation PlatformMarketing Insights PlatformMedical Expense ManagementMultifamily Waste ManagementOrbital AI PlatformProperty Control PlatformReal Estate Mobile GamingRecreational Booking PlatformSimulation Infrastructure PlatformSmart Keyless EntryTravel Optimization PlatformWater Heating Optimization

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 · 8

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Airside Mobileacq. by Onfido EntrustAugustacq. by Assa AbloyBento for Businessacq. by U.S. BankConstruction Project Managementacq. by HexagonDweloacq. by Level HomeIdentity Verification Toolacq. by Onfido EntrustMedical Expense Managementacq. by HSA BankSmart Keyless Entryacq. by Assa Abloy

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Starcloud Raises $250 Million at $2.3 Billion Valuation to Scale AI with Orbital Data Centers

Orbital · businesswire.com · Aug 21, 2026

Aspen Acres fundraising surpasses $1.5 million, as families return to ashes - Colorado Springs Gazette

Acres · gazette.com · Jul 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Moderne Ventures made?: Moderne Ventures has 69 tracked investments, 9 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 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 MetaProp Ventures, Comcast Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, among 85 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Innovation 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

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Co-investors · 40

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.

Both backed · 3

Airside Mobile TaskEasy UrbanBound

$500K – $5M

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.

Both backed · 2

August August Home

$5M – $100M

Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is an investment firm whose growth equity team backs private, profitable, fast-growing companies, providing capital and hands-on support through its 'invited guest' approach.

Both backed · 2

Abodu ICON

$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.

Both backed · 2

Caribou MotoRefi

$30K – $25M

Motley Fool Ventures

Motley Fool Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund and sister company of The Motley Fool, which launched its first fund in 2018. It invests in early-stage technology companies, backed by the resources of an operating company.

Both backed · 2

Caribou MotoRefi

$1M – $2M

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.

Both backed · 1

The Rounds

$500K – $50M

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.

Both backed · 1

Bixby

$200K – $40M

Kleiner Perkins

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

Both backed · 1

Better

$500K – $15M

Maveron

Maveron is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs across web-enabled consumer services, education, and wellness sectors.

Both backed · 1

August

$100K – $8M

75 & Sunny

75 & Sunny operates as both a venture fund and startup studio where Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff directly incubates companies like Queue while leveraging his media presence as a CNBC contributor and podcast host to give portfolio companies exposure that few small funds can match. The LA-based fund concentrates heavily on proptech and "future of living" investments while co-creating companies with unconventional capital structures like SPACs and fractional home-ownership models, drawing on Rascoff's experience navigating public markets.

Both backed · 1

Closing Theory

$100K – $5M

Ensemble VC

Ensemble VC is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing extraordinary founding teams, with the stated mission of accelerating the pace of innovation.

Both backed · 1

ICON

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.

Both backed · 1

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General Catalyst Uncork Capital Spark Capital Freestyle Capital Flybridge Capital Partners PICUS CAPITAL IA Ventures Abstract Ventures Venrock Lerer Hippeau DCM Ventures Vibe Capital 500 Global Chemistry Wildcat Venture Partners OurCrowd Mouro Capital Kickstart Rubicon Venture Capital Montage Ventures Contour Venture Partners Convergence Ventures EVE Atlas Fabric VC Cerulean Ventures CMFG Ventures Discovery Fund Westerly Winds Augment 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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Monashees is a Latin American venture capital firm backing technology-driven founders building category-defining companies from the region for global markets.

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MPG Fund is an early-stage venture investor backing technology startups.

Visionaries Club

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