New Leaf Invest
Venture capitalChicago · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm focuses on vertical AI—domain-specific AI solutions that address entire industries with purpose-built technology. It targets founders with domain expertise and either serial success or exceptional execution capability, providing not only capital but operational support and access to networks spanning tech leadership, startup communities, and established venture ecosystems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through New Leaf Invest went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 17 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×7Fintech ×4Enterprise Software ×3Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×9France×1
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 22021 · 14 dated
Arvist provides an AI platform for warehouse operations that integrates with existing systems to automate claims management, detect errors, and improve supply chain efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainWilmington, US
Nilay Parikh(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWerner Stapela(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Geek VenturesIron PrairieKOMPAS VCRackhouse Venture Management LpTechstars+5 more
BondBloxx is an ETF issuer focused exclusively on fixed income, offering bond ETFs that provide exposure to U.S.
FintechLarkspur, US
Joanna Gallegos(Founder)Mark Miller(Founder)Tony Kelly(Founder)
DocVocate develops AI software designed to detect shifts in payer behavior and automate denial recovery for healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsPortland Seed Fund
EyePop.ai provides computer vision and AI-based analytics tools that help businesses derive actionable insights from visual data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsInnosphere VenturesInterlock Capital
folk is a CRM that captures relationship context and uses AI assistants to automate sales busywork like follow-ups, relationship recaps, company research, and email outreach workflows.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechParis, FR
Thibaud Elziere(Founder)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalKima VenturesRoosh Ventures
Co-investorsPortfoliaTAWANI VenturesUlu VenturesPeakBridge VCSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL
goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations.
Defense TechHardwareIoTBrooklyn, US
Daniela Perdomo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLarry Marcus(Director)John Levy(Director)
Co-investorsCadron Capital PartnersComcast VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLifeX VenturesMarque VenturesNew York Venture Partners+11 more
Co-investors97212 VenturesAngular Ventures
Novoloop uses chemical recycling technology (its Lifecycled and Recycled+ platforms) to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste, such as polyethylene bags and packaging, into performance materials like polyols and TPU.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMenlo Park, US
Jia Yun Yao(Executive Officer, Director)Yu Wen Wang(Executive Officer, Director)Ji Eun Cha(Director)
BoardSamuel Suskind(Director)inBill Liao(Director)inDavid Sorin(Director)
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBeresford VenturesDorm RoomSOSVValo VenturesTaranis
Okava develops medicines for dogs and cats by adapting established human pharmaceuticals for veterinary use, targeting conditions such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and chronic inflammation.
BiotechHealthtechLongevitySan Francisco, US
Photon Vault develops a thermal energy storage system that banks heat energy—harvested from solar thermal power, industrial waste heat, or other high-temperature sources—in a proprietary custom-engineered composite material, then converts a temperature gradient into a pressure gradient to drive a standard generator.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySan Ramon, US
Kentwell Lee McCormick(Founder and CEO)John Lauge Langhus(Vice President, Legal & Company Secretary)Andrew Charles Clark(Chief Financial Officer)Adrian Amir Reed(Vice President, Business Development)
Co-investorsHouston Angel Network
Storyline provides an AI-powered platform that generates hyper-personalized video content for financial professionals to use in client retention, engagement, and education.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing Tech
Trexity is a last-mile local delivery platform that connects businesses with local couriers for same-city delivery, offering real-time tracking and volume-based pricing options such as Next Day, Same Day, Direct, and Batch.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSOttawa
Alok Ahuja(Director, President and Chief Executive Officer)
BoardMathieu Bouchard(Director)Rob Freele(Director)Rob Woodbridge(Director)Louis-Martin Rousseau(Director)
Co-investorsStudio VC
Unicorn Auctions runs an online auction marketplace for buying and selling collectible spirits and wine, aimed at collectors, sommeliers, and enthusiasts.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investors640 OxfordProtagonist
Uplevel provides AI-powered lead generation, appointment setting, and marketing services—including AI-built websites, local SEO, ad campaigns, and 24/7 AI/human call centers—for home services businesses such as remodelers, technicians, and movers.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Windup Minds is an independent game studio building XR (VR/AR) games and interactive experiences, with team backgrounds from Oculus, Magic Leap, and WeVR.
ConsumerGamingHardwareSeattle, US
Bernard Yee(Co-Founder, CEO / Executive Producer)Ben Vance(Co-Founder, CTO / Game Director)Stefani Swiatkowski(Co-Founder, CDO / UX Designer)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)The Venture Reality Fund
Zive provides a software platform for managing fund operations and investor workflows, including portfolio administration, document management, and compliance tracking for investment funds and special purpose vehicles.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalEagle VentureSparq Capital (SFO)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesgoTenna · finsmes.com · Nov 13, 2025
Arvist · menlotimes.com · Oct 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has New Leaf Invest made?
- New Leaf Invest has 19 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does New Leaf Invest focus on?
- New Leaf Invest focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is New Leaf Invest located?
- New Leaf Invest is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Who does New Leaf Invest co-invest with?
- New Leaf Invest most often shares deals with 7BC Venture Capital, Techstars, Comcast Ventures, among 42 tracked co-investors.
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