New Stack Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
Also known as New Stack · NEW STACK, LLC
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Investment thesis
New Stack Ventures focuses on backing 'outsider' founders who did not attend elite schools, work at Big Tech, or reside in the Bay Area, arguing that most venture capital overlooks these entrepreneurs despite many iconic companies being built by them. The firm leads or co-leads angel, pre-seed, and seed rounds with checks of $500K to $1.5M, investing across pre-revenue to early-commercialization stages. It concentrates on vertical AI, fintech, healthcare, and industrials (including manufacturing, energy, construction, defense, and supply chain). Leveraging relationships built over a decade hosting The Full Ratchet podcast, the firm supports portfolio companies with introductions to top-tier VCs when they raise Series A rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 12 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through New Stack Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 62 of 76 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×24SaaS ×24Enterprise Software ×11Fintech ×9Hardware ×9Healthtech ×8Consumer ×7Data & Infrastructure ×7
HQs:United States×43Canada×2Mexico×2Switzerland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 33 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×182 founders×123 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
Northwestern University ×2Purdue University ×2Queen's University ×2Stanford University ×2The University of Chicago Booth School of Business ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×12Business & Management ×11Computer Science ×5Finance & Accounting ×5Life Sciences ×4Humanities ×3Economics ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 42 founders with career history
100.co ×2Convoy Inc ×2Daash Intelligence ×2Sendit ×2Verily ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 42 with degree data)
Investments · 76 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 52024 · 22023 · 22022 · 12021 · 32019 · 22016 · 118 dated
Oscar Health is a healthcare technology company that builds and operates a health insurance platform, offering individual, small group, and Medicare Advantage plans to members across the United States.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechNew York, US
Mario Schlosser(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJoshua Kushner(Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Board)Mark T. Bertolini(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investors8VCA-Rod CorpBreyer CapitalCapitalGCoatue ManagementFloating Point+13 more
RetailAware provides sensor-based analytics and sense technology that lets retail brands and their partners measure how shoppers interact with physical in-store product displays, tracking foot traffic, dwell time, and out-of-stock events.
AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail TechOmaha, US
Keith Fix(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMICHAEL GILKES(Director)Michael Andrew Dierks(Director)
Board seatNick Moran· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesFlucas VenturesInvest NebraskaLofty Ventures
Showdrop runs in-store product sampling campaigns for consumer brands using branded vending machines placed in high-traffic retail stores, and gives brands a dashboard with data on impressions, samples dispensed, shopper demographics, feedback, and in-store and online sales lift.
ConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechChicago, US
Alex Segura(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLaura Spiekerman(Director)
Board seatNick Moran· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBling CapitalChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Dynamism CapitalHawke VenturesHypothesisIU Ventures+1 more
Sware offers the GxP Suite, a SaaS validation platform (Res_Q) that uses AI agents to manage software, plant/equipment, and medical device validation while maintaining audit readiness.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSChelsea, US
Bryan Ennis(Co-Founder & Chief Quality Officer)inEllen Reilly(Chief Executive Officer)inTheresa Pauzer(Chief People Officer)inEvan Raggi(Chief Commercial Officer)in
BoardKOSAL KEO(Director)WILLIAM R. COWEN(Director)in
Board seatNick Moran· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsFirst AnalysisInsight PartnersJumpstart CapitalLRVHealth
TripScout runs social-media marketing campaigns for travel destinations and tourism partners, offering targeted social amplification, creator/UGC and AI-generated content, and measurement of engagement, bookings, and in-destination visitation.
AdTechMarketing TechTravel & HospitalityChicago, US
Andrew Acs(Executive Officer, Director)Konrad Waliszewski(Executive Officer, Director)inPhil Schwarz(Director)in
Board seatNick Moran· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsNewlin VenturesSandalphon CapitalCorazon Capital
Thesis develops reusable, steerable microballoons for routine access to the stratosphere (40,000–130,000 feet), enabling persistent surveillance, communications relay, and atmospheric research for defense, intelligence, commercial, and scientific applications.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechInsurTechSpace TechDenver, US
Andrew Antonio(CEO & Co-Founder)inJared Leidich(CTO & Co-Founder)inJared Liedich(Executive Officer)
BoardAlan Eustace(Director)Darren Liccardo(Director)in
Board seatNick Moran· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesTechstarsUNION Labs VenturesAltos VenturesDenver VenturesLavrock Ventures+2 more
Adaviv provides AI tools for specialty-crop agriculture that turn field observations into real-time recommendations, helping farm teams optimize labor, inputs, and treatments while reducing waste, crop losses, and rejections.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Ian Seiferling(Founder)in
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Delta Emerald VenturesEmerging VenturesREMUS CapitalAiSprouts VC
DAASH combines multiple research panels, social and advertising signals, and product attribute data to model sales performance, market share, and emerging trends for consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail Tech
Melissa Munnerlyn(CMO)inPhilip Smolin(CEO)inJustin Stewart(CTO)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalEntrepreneur VenturesGFT VenturesHypothesisRed Bike CapitalSilicon Road Ventures
Array Behavioral Care is a virtual psychiatry and therapy practice that delivers integrated behavioral health services from hospitals to homes.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsCVS Health VenturesFrist Cressey VenturesHLM Venture PartnersHypothesisOSF VenturesHyde Park Angels+1 more
Aspinity designs analog processing chips that enable near-zero power AI systems using its AnalogML technology.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTSemiconductorsMorgantown, US
Brandon Rumberg(Executive Officer)inThomas Doyle(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Hegberg(CEO)inThomas P. Beckley(Director)
BoardNed Renzi(Director)
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersBantam GroupBirchmere VenturesNewlin VenturesRiverfront Ventures, LLCTechstars+3 more
Travel & Hospitality
Andy AcsKonrad WaliszewskiMatt HowardPete Swanson
Co-investors500 GlobalConnetic VenturesCorazon Capital
Besolo offers an all-in-one platform for freelancers, solopreneurs, consultants, and other independent workers to handle business formation (LLC or S Corp), taxes, compliance, accounting, invoicing, and benefits such as a solo 401k and healthcare.
FintechFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalEverywhere Ventures
Binsr is an AI-powered platform for home inspection companies that combines data migration, CRM, workflow automations, and AI-assisted report generation in a single system.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
BioReact provides a data integration platform that unifies experimental data from bioreactors, laboratory instruments, and omics workflows into a standardized, AI-ready format for bioprocess development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechIndianapolis, US
Mitchell J. Castetterin
Co-investorsFortySix Venture CapitalHurricane VenturesService Provider CapitalTechstars
Cara develops domain-specific AI software for insurance agencies and brokerages, combining insurance industry expertise with artificial intelligence to modernize insurance operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTech
Co-investorsV1 VCValia VenturesKearny Jackson
Cascade provides data validation and portfolio monitoring tools for investors, offering independently verified asset-level data, real-time reporting, and analytics dashboards to reduce risk and improve capital deployment decisions.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesFounder CollectiveHypothesisImpression VenturesThe Fund
Clora operates an AI-powered talent marketplace connecting biotech and pharma teams with 15,000+ vetted life sciences consultants across 300+ skillsets for fractional, on-demand engagements.
B2B MarketplacesBiotechFuture of WorkHR TechCambridge, US
Rahul Chaturvedi(Founder and CEO)in
BoardJohn Melas-Kyriazi(Director)
Co-investorsElementum VenturesEniac VenturesHypothesisNotation CapitalThird PrimeV1 VC+3 more
Cybrary provides online cybersecurity training courses, certification prep programs, and hands-on labs for individuals and enterprise teams.
CybersecurityEdTechSaaSRiverdale, US
Ryan J. Cory(Executive Officer, Director)Ralph, Jr. P. Sita(Executive Officer, Director)inJeremy Gehring(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKlee Kleber(Executive Officer, Director)inRon Gula(Director)inJim Curry(Director)in
Co-investorsBuildGroupGula Tech AdventuresInner Loop CapitalStoneMill VenturesArthur Ventures
Daash Intelligence runs an AI-based predictive commerce intelligence platform for beauty and personal care retail brands.
San Francisco, US
Philip Smolin(Executive Officer, Director)inKim Perell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRoss Kimbel(Director)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalGFT VenturesOpenSky VenturesRed Bike CapitalSilicon Road VenturesWillow Growth Partners
Digitt offers online personal loans that consolidate and pay off consumers' credit card debt at lower interest rates, with customizable repayment terms and digital applications.
ConsumerFintech
David García Aceves(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesClocktower VenturesHypothesisIGNIALatitud VenturesPolymath Ventures+2 more
DraftAid uses AI to automate the conversion of 3D CAD models into 2D manufacturing drawings for engineers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareToronto, CA
Mohammed Al-arnawoot(Founder)inAbdullah Elqabbany(Founder)inTahsin Rahman(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Draftbit is a low-code platform that enables users to build web and mobile applications for iOS and Android using visual editing, AI agents, and integrated development tools.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
Brian Luerssen(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalFloodgateNewlin VenturesY CombinatorMAGIC Fund
Earlyasset provides transaction infrastructure and capital to increase liquidity in the private company equity market for employees, founders, and venture funds seeking to sell illiquid shareholdings.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSNewark, US
Alex Lurie(Co-Founder)inShawn Bercuson(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCervin
Enclave operates coworking spaces and business lounges in the suburbs of Chicago, offering business lounges and private offices for hybrid and remote workers ranging from freelancers to corporate executives.
Future of WorkPropTechGlen Ellyn, US
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBling CapitalCorazon CapitalForefront VentureGula Tech Adventures
Equipifi provides flexible payment infrastructure that enables banks and credit unions to offer real-time purchasing power to their customers under their own brand.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSScottsdale, US
Bryce Deeney(Founder)inBill Simmons, MBA(Founder)inColleen Shannon(Executive Officer)in
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BoardGregg Scoresby(Director)inMary Keegan(Director)Jeff Liesendahl(Director)
Co-investorsBaleon CapitalCurql Collective, LLCLeft Lane CapitalNext Level VenturesPHX VenturesSixThirty Ventures
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Fairmarkit provides an AI-driven autonomous sourcing platform that helps procurement teams competitively source spend across categories at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
Tarek Alaruri(Cofounder)Kevin Frechette(Founder)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersIntrepid Growth PartnersMassVenturesNewfund CapitalNotable CapitalValuestream Ventures+2 more
Flourish Health provides in-home mental health care for young people with serious psychiatric needs, combining clinical expertise with technology to deliver evidence-based treatment through multidisciplinary care teams.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNorth Carolina, US
Natalia Birgisson(CEO and Co-Founder)John Haskell(Co-Founder and President)Josh Gachnang(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investors25MadisonAcumen AmericaAV8 VenturesB Capital GroupCity LightF-Prime Capital+5 more
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Fluid provides infrastructure automation, dynamic workload management, and integrated networking to simplify cloud-scale deployments, enabling automated provisioning, management, and scaling across distributed data and applications.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsUtiliti GroupInsignia Ventures PartnersITERATIVE
Gather Voices is a platform serving thousands of users, though the page does not describe its specific product or function in detail.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US
Michael Hoffman(Executive Officer, Director)inF. Bruce Cohen(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Lofty VenturesRevUp Capital
Flamingo is a resident engagement and retention platform for apartment communities, offering a resident app and event tools to handle tasks like package management, amenity bookings, communication, and community events.
PropTechSaaS
Heliux offers a Supply Chain OS, a single integrated system for operating end-to-end manufacturing enterprises across engineering, planning, supply chain, production, quality, and accounting.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsCrosscut VenturesHumba Ventures
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Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries.
HardwareIoTSaaSChicago, US
Benjamin Forgan(Executive Officer, Director)inPatrick Wilbur(Executive Officer, Director)Anne Rosen(Executive Officer)
BoardNick Solaro(Director)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalCapital Midwest FundConvergeDrive CapitalFounders Circle CapitalGutbrain Ventures+9 more
Jiobit develops wearable tracking devices for child safety, pet monitoring, and elder care supervision.
ConsumerHardwareIoTChicago, US
John Renaldi(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDipalo VenturesSandalphon CapitalTechstarsWakestream VenturesGraphene Ventures
Keebler Health, founded in 2023, is a healthcare company focused on improving efficiency and efficacy in the healthcare industry.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Isaac Park(CEO)inAndrew Stickney(COO)inKevin Hill(CTO)inTerrell Bacchus(CMO)in
Co-investorsFlare Capital PartnersHypothesisPrimordial VenturesTau VenturesEverywhere VenturesFreestyle Capital+7 more
Kestrel Labs develops software that translates building code into machine-executable logic and runs compliance checks directly within BIM models, integrated into tools like Autodesk Revit.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsPropTechSaaSDenver, US
Marian Pulford(Co-founder)inBrian(VP of Engineering)in
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesTechstarsAvesta FundDenver Ventures
Light Frame provides a specialized wealth management layer that integrates with modern core banking systems to extend their capabilities into investment operations and portfolio management.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSwitzerland, CH
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersFounders Factory NY
Maestro is an open-source mobile UI testing tool that runs human-readable YAML end-to-end tests on iOS simulators and Android emulators, with a CLI, visual test IDE (Studio), cloud runner, and an MCP server for AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Jacob Krupski(Founder)inLeland Takamine(Founder)in
Co-investorsModern TechnicalAcronym Venture CapitalDraper AssociatesDraper DragonEssence Venture CapitalNetEase+3 more
Maestro is a tool that analyzes AI-assisted coding sessions to distinguish well-scoped, verified engineering work from unchecked AI output, surfacing that assessment before a pull request is merged.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorBetaworks
Miami-based company that raised a $1.2M pre-seed round led by New Stack Ventures.
Parkland, US
Joseph Roos(Executive Officer)David Rogove(Executive Officer, Director)
Manifold provides a platform for freight carriers and brokers to identify, bid on, and automate quoting for spot freight loads from customer portals and email.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSeattle, US
Oliver Jones(Founder)inAndrew Huff(Founder)in
Co-investorsNewBuild.VCY Combinator
Market Wagon operates an online marketplace connecting independent local and regional food producers with consumers, delivering their products directly to customers.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesIndianapolis, US
Nick Carter(Executive Officer, Director)inDan Brunner(Executive Officer)inRob Eldridge(Director)in
BoardGuy Turner(Director)in
Co-investorsElevate Venturesgener8torHyde Park Venture PartnersKern Venture GroupService Provider CapitalHyde Park Angels+4 more
Mechasys develops an XR Projector for the construction industry, providing robotics and advanced layout solutions to improve field productivity and worker efficiency on construction sites.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA
Co-investors15th RockGlobal BrainAgya VenturesFondactionSOSVToda
OneCarNow (OCN) offers a car subscription service that lets customers get a new car for the medium or long term through a fully digital experience, bundling everything except gasoline.
CleantechConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBlustone CapitalGreat North VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcLoup VenturesNeer Venture PartnersNuMundo Ventures+1 more
Oscar AI is an operations automation platform that ingests franchise and multi-unit business data to detect anomalies in sales, labor, voids/discounts, fraud, compliance, and product availability, then routes alerts and action plans to managers.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSRockville, US
Quratul-Ann Malik(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrett Brohl(Director)in
Co-investorsRedstick VenturesService Provider CapitalTechstarsThe CouncilUrban InnovationBread And Butter Ventures, Llc
Paiv provides an AI platform for roofing contractors that guides field inspections, generates insurance-ready damage reports and Xactimate estimates, and manages claims through to payout.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechInsurTech
Co-investorsHannah Grey Venturesm]x[v CapitalPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERS
PhoodSolutions uses computer vision and data analytics to help food service operators optimize menu performance, labor management, and reduce food waste and costs.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechFoodTechBoston, US
Co-investorsStory VenturesTechstars
PrintWithMe operates self-serve, wireless printer stations that let users print, copy, scan, and fax documents via web, email, or an iOS app.
HardwarePropTechSaaSChicago, US
Jonathan Treble(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey B. Maters(Director)inRyan Jeffrey(Director)
Co-investorsNewlin VenturesM25Network Ventures
Quorus provides a digital platform for custom, tax-managed portfolio construction, offering separately managed accounts (SMAs) and unified managed accounts (UMAs) with ticker-level customization and automated tax management.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSWestport, US
Scott Shumway(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJohn Hill(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardThomas Skrobe(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsWisdomTree
Rainwalk provides pet insurance policies with expanded coverage options and enhanced value for cat and dog owners.
ConsumerInsurTechColumbia, US
Joshua Snead(Executive Officer, Director)Tong Wu(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal Insurance AcceleratorManchesterStory Group, LLCSeaplane VenturesTechstarsBridge Investments
Reema Health provides a personalized, community-based care model that connects people to health care and social support services in their local communities.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthMinneapolis, US
Justin Ley(CEO)inMatt(Chief Product Officer)
BoardHelen Ciesielski(Director)inMatthew Swanson(Director)Ellen Herlacher(Director)inAmon Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsDigitalis VenturesGROOVE CAPITALHC9 VenturesHeadwater VenturesLRVHealthMaC Venture Capital+2 more
Scope AR develops augmented reality software and solutions for enterprise customers in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, medical device, semiconductor, and CPG industries to help workers visualize and solve complex tasks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Scott Montgomerie(Founder)inDavid Nedohin(Founder/President)in
Co-investorsEdmonton UnlimitedHemisphere Ventures LLCMESHPresence CapitalREMUS CapitalSignalFire+3 more
Send-it Healthcare operates a marketplace connecting hospitals and health systems directly with physicians for staffing needs, eliminating traditional recruitment agency intermediaries.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplaces
Joe White(Founder)inJoanna McCarthy(Co-founder)Julie Barnick(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Shower Stream develops IoT-enabled showerheads that reduce water and energy consumption for hospitality properties while providing operational data analytics.
CleantechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTPropTech
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEcho River CapitalNewlin VenturesSWAN Impact NetworkTrue Wealth VenturesNorth Texas Angel Network
Snug provides a white-label estate planning platform for insurance marketing organizations (IMOs) and their distribution networks, enabling agents to sell attorney-approved Trusts, Wills, POAs, and Health Care Directives compliant across all 50 US states.
FintechInsurTechLegalTechSaaSDenver, US
Ian Snow(Founder)in
Co-investorsRange VC
SparkServ provides a service-focused CRM ("Service BDC Hub") and an AI outbound agent (Bolt AI) that combine DMS, CRM, and scheduling data to help automotive dealership service departments book appointments and manage customer follow-up.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechDenver, US
McKenna (MK) Valley(Founder)in
BoardThomas Higgins(Director)
Tesorai builds AI-powered data analysis software for life sciences researchers to extract insights from complex experimental datasets.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSaaS
Melissa Miao(Co-Founder/CEO)Peter Cimermancic(Co-Founder/CTO)inCharlie Kim(Co-Founder/CSO)in
Co-investorsNextGen Venture Partners
The Full Ratchet is a venture capital podcast hosted by Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, featuring interviews and discussions with investors about topics such as conflicts they have faced and how they resolved them.
Media & Entertainment
Nick Moran(Host)in
Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.
ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US
David Rabie(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsBeringeaCaruso VenturesComcast VenturesDYDX CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGFR Fund+6 more
Valt was a password management application that helped users organize and protect their digital passwords.
CybersecurityNorth Adams, US
Brent Heeringa(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsNewlin Ventures
Vinny is an inspection and documentation platform for RV dealerships and OEMs that structures inspection workflows and connects disconnected operational processes.
Data & InfrastructureRetail TechSaaSAustin, US
Trip Edwards(Co-Founder & CEO)inRob Cochran(Co-Founder & CRO)inJohn Washbourne(Chief Technology Officer)inBobbie King(Head of Product)in
Co-investorsMarket Square Ventures
Hardware privacy company; member testimonial from founder Richard Stokes.
Chicago, US
RICHARD STOKES(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsmHUBConnetic VenturesFounder EquityM25Refinery Venture
Xilo provides customizable insurance software with dedicated support for agents and brokers to manage their operations without significant workflow changes.
InsurTechSaaS
Eli Zaragoza(Co-founder)inJon Corrin(CEO)in
Co-investorsAct One VenturesAllied Venture PartnersCove FundForefront VentureValuestream Ventures
ZippedScript offers AI-based technology for processing verifications, aiming for fast turnaround times.
AI & Machine Learning
Chris Harperin
Co-investorsWork-Bench
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Gamify SoftwareAzalioFlamingoFluid Financial Flexible financing for B2B purchasesPliantSourcehubSpritzUrbanskyWelbyWithmeПройти интервью
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 · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioOscar HealthNYSE: OSCR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Shower Stream · hoteltechnologynews.com · Jul 31, 2026
Scope AR · themiddlemarket.com · Jun 17, 2026
Kestrel Labs · alleywatch.com · Jun 15, 2026
Daash Intelligence · businesswire.com · May 18, 2026
equipifi · fintechfutures.com · May 15, 2026
Earlyasset · earlyasset.com · Apr 25, 2026
Keebler Health · flarecapital.com · Apr 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has New Stack Ventures made?
- New Stack Ventures has 65 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does New Stack Ventures invest at?
- New Stack Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is New Stack Ventures's typical check size?
- New Stack Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does New Stack Ventures focus on?
- New Stack Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Construction Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is New Stack Ventures located?
- New Stack Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does New Stack Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, New Stack Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does New Stack Ventures co-invest with?
- New Stack Ventures most often shares deals with Hypothesis, Techstars, Newlin Ventures, among 188 tracked co-investors.
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Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, on Fireside Chicago, April 28, 2020
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Left Lane Capital is an investment firm focused on hyper-growth consumer and technology businesses that have enduring customer relationships, applying a data-driven, specialized approach to help companies scale.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.
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Newfund Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm operating out of Silicon Valley and Paris, backing entrepreneurs across technology sectors.
Refinery is a venture capital firm founded by entrepreneurs that backs founders entering hypergrowth, providing capital and hands-on go-to-market and scaling support, with a focus on Series A-stage companies outside traditional tech hubs.
Revolution is an investment firm that has backed founders, communities, and ideas for over two decades, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship advocacy, and real estate and hospitality investments.
Nexus Venture Partners invests in early and early growth stage companies operating in India and the United States across multiple sectors. The firm was founded by entrepreneurs with experience building companies.
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AMINO Capital is a global venture capital firm based in Palo Alto that invests around the theme of data moat and network effects, focusing on big data, machine learning, and exceptional products.
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