Newlin Ventures
Venture capitalAustin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Newlin Ventures invests at the pre-seed, seed and Series A stages across North and South America, describing itself as a firm that supports founders early — often before a signed term sheet. It concentrates on IoT and smart hardware, Internet of Food/food tech, InsurTech, and B2B2C/consumer businesses. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes hands-on value creation: leveraging its network to help portfolio companies fundraise, refining product roadmaps, providing HR and operational support, and offering cross-border culture training to bridge Latin American and US work environments. The firm stresses diversity and cross-border deal activity, aiming to democratize venture success across the Americas.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 25 of 31 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Hardware ×6IoT ×6SaaS ×6InsurTech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4
HQs:United States×17Brazil×2Mexico×1Pakistan×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×83 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business ×3Northwestern University ×2The Wharton School ×2University of Wisconsin-Madison ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×7Engineering ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Computer Science ×2Economics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 19 founders with career history
EatStreet ×2Intuit® ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22022 · 12021 · 12018 · 12016 · 16 dated
Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery storage and solar products, and develops autonomous driving software.
Palo Alto, US
Elon Musk(Co-founder & CEO)inJeffrey B Straubel(Executive Officer)Martin Eberhard(Founder)inJerome M Guillen(Executive Officer)inDeepak Ahuja(Executive Officer)John Douglas Field(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCapital Q® Ventures Inc.DBL PartnersDraper AssociatesFuture VenturesKluz VenturesM33 Growth+9 more
24SEVEN Apni Dukan operates a chain of digitized convenience stores in Pakistan, combining in-store and app-based shopping with an AI-powered POS, inventory management, loyalty programs, and embedded fintech services.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Qaiser Sheikh(Founder)
Co-investorsBetatron Venture Group
Acrisure combines advisory expertise with technology to connect businesses and individuals to insurance, employee benefits, cybersecurity, payroll, and mortgage solutions.
CybersecurityFintechInsurTech
Greg Williams(Founder)inRicky Norris(Founder)in
Co-investorsGenstar
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 VenturesNew Stack VenturesRiverfront Ventures, LLCTechstars+3 more
Brick is a no-code automation platform for insurance companies that uses AI to automate decision-making workflows like underwriting, claims, and fraud prevention.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSão Paulo, BR
Co-investorsHoney Island CapitalVerve Capital
Buddy provides a digital commerce platform for insurance that converts product rules, pricing, and workflows into structured data and deploys them as modern buying experiences across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaS
Charles Merritt(Co-Founder, CEO)inDavid Vogeleer(Co-Founder, CTO)in
Co-investorsAbstraction CapitalDigitalis Ventures
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 CapitalFloodgateNew Stack VenturesY CombinatorMAGIC Fund
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
Neo Bites makes superfood meal toppers and treats for dogs, formulated with USA-sourced ingredients like pumpkin, kale, turmeric, and insect protein to support muscles, joints, skin, coat, and digestion.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Alison Tirone(Co-founder)Anne Carrol Ingersoll(Co-founder)
newtrul provides an AI-powered platform that automates freight brokerage operations, including carrier matching, load booking, and CRM functionality.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Edwin Stockman(Executive Officer, Director)John Tozer(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBurak Cendek(Director)in
Co-investorsMonta Vista CapitalAutotech VenturesSignalFire
NUU is a Brazilian food brand that makes snack products using real ingredients such as cheese, milk, eggs, and cassava.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechRio de Janeiro, BR
Rafaela Gontijo Lenz(Founder)in
Pear Commerce provides shoppable commerce tools for CPG brands, including onsite where-to-buy locators and in-ad "Pear Connect" experiences that surface inventory-verified, in-stock retailers to move shoppers from digital ads to purchase.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechMinneapolis, US
Alex Wyler(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Martell(Chief Executive Officer)inIan Lavey(Executive Officer)
BoardElizabeth Christo(Director)inGreg Beaufait(Director)in
Co-investorsCSA Partners LLCDundee Venture CapitalGreat North VenturesHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7Homegrown Capital+3 more
PetPair is an Austin-based, foster-powered marketplace connecting animal shelters, volunteer fosters and adopters nationwide.
Aanandh Chandrasekar(Cofounder)Daniel Miyares(Cofounder)
Co-investorsBling CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalForum Ventures
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Phigenics provides water management and Legionella prevention solutions for healthcare and institutional facilities.
CleantechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoT
Mark Crockett(Chief Executive Officer)in
PreFix offers a membership-based home maintenance service that coordinates repairs, preventive maintenance, and contractor access for homeowners.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerIoTMarketplacesPropTechAustin, US
James Bilodeau(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkFirebrand VenturesForefront VentureMatchstick VenturesMoonshots Capital+1 more
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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-investorsM25Network VenturesNew Stack Ventures
Recombinetics develops gene-edited animals, offering custom gene-edited swine models for translational preclinical and biomedical research, including reporter and cancer models.
AgTechBiotechSt. Paul, US
Scott C. Fahrenkrug, Ph.D.(Director, Promoter)Perry B. Hackett, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Scott C. Fahrenkrug(Executive Officer, Director)John Cameron(Executive Officer)David Aberle(Executive Officer)Justin Zenanko(Executive Officer)
Sayless Spritz produces low-calorie, gluten-free ready-to-drink cocktails blending wine with sparkling water, marketed toward health-conscious consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNorth Carolina, US
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 CapitalNew Stack VenturesSWAN Impact NetworkTrue Wealth VenturesNorth Texas Angel Network
Sigo Seguros is a digital auto insurance agency that lets customers compare quotes from multiple insurers online and buy a policy in Spanish, with or without a US driver's license.
FintechInsurTech
Nestor Hugo Solari(Founder)in
Co-investorsKern Venture GroupRemarkable VenturesBlockchain Founders FundChingona VenturesFiat VenturesListen Ventures+1 more
Somewear builds a software-defined edge networking system that routes mission data across narrowband, mesh, and satellite links to keep teams and unmanned platforms connected in contested or degraded conditions.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSan Francisco, US
James Kubik(Executive Officer, Director)inAlan Besquin(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Dorman(Director)
Co-investorsBling CapitalKnoll VenturesService Provider CapitalWebb Investment NetworkRedpoint VenturesTechOperators Venture Capital+1 more
Taxo offers technology tools to help accountants and taxpayers in Mexico manage payroll CFDIs (digital tax receipts) and comply with SAT tax requirements.
FintechFuture of WorkSaaS
David ParedesJacobo Moreno
Co-investors500 GlobalBuenTrip Ventures
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
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
BoardNick Moran(Director)in
Co-investorsSandalphon CapitalCorazon CapitalNew Stack Ventures
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-investorsNew Stack Ventures
VIPLink runs creator-led marketing campaigns, using influencer and creator activations to drive global adoption and engagement for products across gaming, education, music streaming, and software.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsExpert DOJO
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
FinanexFlore FrutoGibbieOrderEx
Exits · 1
1 IPOsTeslaNASDAQ: TSLA
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHologram · wfmz.com · Sep 4, 2026
Buddy · backscoop.com · Aug 25, 2026
Shower Stream · hoteltechnologynews.com · Jul 31, 2026
Prefix · intelligence360.news · May 27, 2026
Tovala · inc.com · Mar 9, 2026
Draftbit · fueler.io · Oct 22, 2025
Viplink · finance.yahoo.com · Oct 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Newlin Ventures made?
- Newlin Ventures has 31 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Newlin Ventures invest at?
- Newlin Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Newlin Ventures's typical check size?
- Newlin Ventures typically writes checks of $15K – $100K.
- What sectors does Newlin Ventures focus on?
- Newlin Ventures focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, InsurTech, IoT, SaaS.
- Where is Newlin Ventures located?
- Newlin Ventures is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does Newlin Ventures lead rounds?
- Newlin Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Newlin Ventures co-invest with?
- Newlin Ventures most often shares deals with New Stack Ventures, Service Provider Capital, Bling Capital, among 80 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 6
New Stack Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders outside traditional Silicon Valley networks, leading or co-leading pre-seed and seed rounds.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs entrepreneurs seeking to find and scale product-market fit, supported by its Bling Product Council of over 100 product leaders.
Webb Investment Network (WIN) is an early-stage investment firm that partners with founders to help them build technology companies, backed by a community of experienced operators who advise portfolio founders.
Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.
GoAhead Ventures is a venture capital firm that operates like a startup, using a streamlined one-way video pitch process where all three managing partners review every submission and deliver fast investment decisions.
Firms observed investing alongside Newlin Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Newlin Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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