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Navitas Capital

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Culver City · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Navitas Capital focuses on transforming legacy industries, particularly real estate and construction, through technology innovation. The firm emphasizes artificial intelligence as a major disruption catalyst in these analog industries, believing AI-powered vertical software will create competitive advantages. Navitas invests with patience and discipline, seeking founders with ambition and grit who serve as change catalysts. The firm provides deep industry expertise, helping portfolio companies navigate complex market structures, secure strategic customers, and build effective go-to-market strategies while fostering trusted relationships across multiple organizational levels.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Culver City, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Tracked investments
32

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website
Jim Pettit· Co-Founder
Louis Schotsky· Managing Partner
Travis Putnam· Managing Partner / Co-Founder
Jenny Song· Partner
Mike Heller· Principal
James Herbert· Venture Partner
Michael Spies· Venture Partner
Amy Persohn· Chief Operating Officer
Bryce Blair· Advisory Board
Chris Longman· Senior Associate
Jill Frankle· Senior Advisor
Kevin Parker· Associate
Rob Stewart· Advisory Board
Serafina Maulupe· Executive Assistant
Stephanie Metzler· Executive Assistant
Steve Swerdlow· Senior Advisor
Tim Naughton· Senior Advisor

What they invest in

from 4 of 32 portfolio companies

PropTech ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2AdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 32 tracked

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Acelab

Product selection search, tracking, and management for architects and designers.

Cadastral

Automating desktop workflows for commercial real estate.

Cherre

Cloud-based data warehouse and analytics focused on real estate.

CivCheck

Permitting software solution for governments.

Comfy

Smart building environment control system.

EliseAIeliseai.comin𝕏

EliseAI applies artificial intelligence to streamline operations in housing and healthcare, two industries historically resistant to technological transformation. The company serves apartments and healthcare providers seeking to optimize complex, labor-intensive workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechPropTechSaaS

Minna Song(Co-founder and CEO)

Firmus

Automated risk management software for construction design.

Honest Buildings

Technology to capture, share, and collaborate the built world in immersive 3D.

Oda

Custom data pipelines for construction, finance, and consulting to power AI automation.

Orchardorchard.comin𝕏

Orchard provides advertising and ad-tech services that use tracking technologies and interest-based advertising across websites and platforms.

AdTechPropTech<UNKNOWN>, US

Pacespaces.comin𝕏

Paces develops software and services to accelerate the development of renewable energy and power infrastructure projects from siting to shovel-ready. The platform serves energy developers and project teams working on renewable energy and power generation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

James McWalter(Founder)inCharles Bai(Founder)in

PlanGrid

Technology to capture, share, and collaborate the built world in immersive 3D.

Primepoint

Primepoint builds understanding of construction documents and automates workflows that consume project teams' time.

Ravti

HVAC management platform for buildings.

SwiftConnectswiftconnect.io

SwiftConnect provides a unified access management platform that integrates identity and physical space through a connected network, serving corporate offices, commercial real estate, and sector-specific buildings without requiring system replacement.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Unnamed Building automation systems

Product suite for wired building automation systems.

Unnamed Cloud-based mobile access control

Cloud-based mobile access control and space management platform.

Unnamed Comprehensive construction management platform

Comprehensive construction management and collaboration platform automating workflows.

Unnamed Construction finance orchestration platform

Construction finance orchestration platform for lenders and borrowers.

Unnamed Flexible embedded lending infrastructure

Flexible embedded lending infrastructure and credit operating system.

Unnamed Group purchasing organization

Group purchasing organization for owners of vacation rental properties.

Unnamed Location analytics software

Location analytics software for real estate.

Unnamed Multifamily NOI optimization platform

Helping multifamily operators boost NOI through pricing and payment automation.

Unnamed Next-generation home brokerage

Next-generation home brokerage helping homeowners through purchase and sale transactions.

Unnamed Property management solution

Property management solution for inspecting, managing, and monitoring residential and commercial properties.

Unnamed Resident engagement software

Resident engagement and experience software for multifamily.

Unnamed Single-family rental investment platform

Investment platform to buy, sell, and manage single-family rental properties.

Unnamed Smart windows

Smart windows that can transform buildings into responsive environments.

Unnamed Tech-enabled commercial appraisals

Tech-enabled commercial appraisals applying modern software.

Unnamed Vertical AI platform

Vertical AI platform automating construction material procurement workflows.

Unnamed Workplace experience technology

Workplace experience technology that transforms how people connect with places and experiences.

WorkHero

Dedicated team member coaching and office manager task automation.

Board seats · per SEC filings · 2

what is this? ⓘ
IngeniousIO, Inc.SEC filing

$5M raise · filed Jun 2026 · via Michael Spies

Surge Copper CorpSEC filing

$108.9K raise · filed Aug 2025 · via Jim Pettit

Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Navitas Capital invest at?
Navitas Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Navitas Capital focus on?
Navitas Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Construction Tech, PropTech.
Where is Navitas Capital located?
Navitas Capital is headquartered in Culver City, US.
Does Navitas Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Navitas Capital leads investment rounds.

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