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proChain Ventures

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Arlington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

An early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in logistics, mobility, physical AI, and industrial technologies that form the critical infrastructure for supply chain management and national defense.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Arlington, IL, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2024
Tracked investments
1

Team · 3 people

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James Keating II· General Partner
Melissa Garlough· General Partner

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Arvistarvist.aiin𝕏Nov 2023

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)in

BoardWerner Stapela(Director)

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Geek VenturesIron PrairieKOMPAS VCNew Leaf InvestRackhouse Venture Management Lp+10 more

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does proChain Ventures invest at?
proChain Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does proChain Ventures focus on?
proChain Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
Where is proChain Ventures located?
proChain Ventures is headquartered in Arlington, US.

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Co-investors · 3

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Susa Ventures

Susa Ventures operates two early-stage technology funds that invest in companies leveraging data, network effects, and economies of scale.

$1M – $5M
TLcom Capital

TLcom Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in African founders and technology companies across stages from seed to growth.

$500K – $10M

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