NFI Ventures, LLC
Corporate VCCamden · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
NFI Ventures invests in early-stage companies driving innovation and disruption in the supply chain and logistics industry. Backed by the Brown Family's 90+ years of ownership of NFI, the firm brings deep operational expertise from running warehouses, dedicated fleets, and logistics solutions for Fortune 500 companies. It offers patient, flexible capital without traditional fund liquidation timelines, acting as a long-term investor. The firm leverages NFI's 300+ operations to provide real-world testing environments and strategic partnerships for portfolio companies, and collaborates with other companies, venture capitalists, and family offices.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 11 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×9SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×3Enterprise Software ×3IoT ×3B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArmory Technologies develops origami-inspired composite materials (Origami Composites) that are lighter, stronger, and structurally optimized, with properties driven by geometric structure rather than molecular makeup.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsBoston, US
Jesse Silverberg(Co-founder)Art Evans(Co-founder)Paul Dowd(Co-founder)
Flexport is a logistics technology platform that uses AI and machine learning to provide customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and supply chain visibility services for companies shipping goods globally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Krakaris(Founder)in
DeliveryCircle provides last-mile logistics management services across the USA, connecting businesses with a network of crowdsourced drivers and commercial trucking companies.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaS
FleetPulse is a trailer intelligence and telematics platform that provides real-time trailer and cargo data to North American trucking fleets, using OEM-installed and aftermarket sensors and cargo cameras.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Carl-Christopher Reckers(CEO)
Freespace Robotics builds an automated order fulfillment system that consolidates warehouse functions—sorting, staging, sequencing, and retrieval—into a single compact cube, serving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Karl Sanchack(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Robert Szczerba(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Richard L Fruehauf(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardAnton Papp(Director, Promoter)Michael Lutzky(Director, Promoter)James Cook(Director)
MakuSafe develops wearable technology aimed at improving workplace safety and productivity.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSaaSWest Des Moines, US
Gabriel Glynn(Executive Officer, Director)Todd Sutphen(Executive Officer)Mark Frederick(Executive Officer)Tom West(Executive Officer)
BoardHank Norem(Director)Todd Sommerfeld(Director)
Orderful provides technology for instant electronic data interchange (EDI) connectivity between trading partners, replacing traditional one-by-one connection setups with immediate, always-current integrations for any transaction type.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Erik Kiser(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJohn McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGregoire Lehmann(Director)Daniel Ward(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)in
Renaissant YES is a yard execution system for logistics and shipping operations that orchestrates scheduling, gate access, dock management, and delivery through a unified platform.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMilwaukee, US
Robert Thomas Dean(Founder, President and CEO)Patrick J. McGartland(Executive Officer)
BoardMatthew R. Dean(Director)
REPOWR operates a marketplace connecting owners of underutilized trailers and equipment with carriers and brokers who need temporary capacity.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSChattanooga, US
Chris Hines(CEO)Patrick Visintainer(Co-Founder)Todd Waldron(CCO)Ron Lazo(COO)Arthur Cheek(Executive Officer, Director)Spencer J. Ware(Executive Officer, Director)
Terminal Industries provides an AI-powered computer vision system for automating gate operations and check-in/check-out processes at logistics facilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Vooma builds AI-powered software for the freight and logistics industry, serving brokers, carriers, and 3PLs.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Jesse Buckingham(Co-Founder)inMike Carter(Co-Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMakusafe_ · intelligence360.news · Jul 22, 2026
Orderful · usabusinessradio.com · Jul 8, 2026
Deliverr · techcrunch.com · Sep 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NFI Ventures, LLC made?
- NFI Ventures, LLC has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does NFI Ventures, LLC invest at?
- NFI Ventures, LLC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does NFI Ventures, LLC focus on?
- NFI Ventures, LLC focuses on Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech, Robotics.
- Where is NFI Ventures, LLC located?
- NFI Ventures, LLC is headquartered in Camden, US.
- Does NFI Ventures, LLC lead rounds?
- Yes, NFI Ventures, LLC leads investment rounds.
- Who does NFI Ventures, LLC co-invest with?
- NFI Ventures, LLC most often shares deals with 8VC, Perot Jain, Activant Capital, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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