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Promus Ventures

Chicago · Seed–Series A

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Investment thesis

Promus Ventures invests in DeepTech and data-driven entrepreneurs addressing foundational challenges in mature industries. The firm emphasizes three core pillars: exceptional team capabilities and execution ethos, innovative products solving significant customer problems, and companies with proven business models capable of scaling to transform global markets. Target sectors include space, manufacturing, mobility, logistics, health, energy, and resources—industries requiring automation, connectivity, computing, or enhanced production capabilities.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Chicago, US
Founded
2012
Tracked investments
22

What they invest in

from 9 of 22 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×4AgTech ×3Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Cloud Computing ×1

HQs:United States×4France×1Netherlands×1

Investments · 22 tracked

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Wakeowakeo.coin✓ verified

Wakeo provides supply chain visibility and optimization software using data science and machine learning to transform international logistics from reactive to predictive operations. The platform serves global enterprises and shippers managing overseas transportation and cross-border trade.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainParis, FR

Julien CoteinLoïc Marzinin

AngelList
Behavox
Bellabeatbellabeat.comin𝕏

Bellabeat develops AI-powered wearable devices and a health intelligence platform designed to help women track wellness metrics, understand hormonal cycles, and receive personalized health insights. The company targets women seeking preventive care and longevity optimization through cycle-based data analysis and biometric monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFemTechHardwareWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Urska Srsen(Founder/CCO)Sandro Mur(Founder)

Chef Roboticschefrobotics.ai

Chef Robotics builds robots and an AI operating system (ChefOS) for food preparation and meal assembly, addressing labor shortages in food manufacturing. The robots handle high-mix production with variable ingredients that traditional automation cannot manage.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics

Cobalt Roboticscobaltrobotics.comin𝕏

Cobalt Robotics provides an AI-powered physical security monitoring platform that connects access control systems, video feeds, and edge devices to automate incident investigation and response for enterprise security operations centers. The platform deploys AI Handlers to reason through security events end-to-end and surface context so operators make faster, more confident decisions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Ellipsis Driveellipsis-drive.comin

Ellipsis Drive provides a platform for sharing, demoing, and delivering geospatial data products to clients and prospects. The tool enables sales teams to build sample libraries, offer secure data delivery, and manage subscription-based access to spatial data products.

AgTechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechEde, NL

Figure Eight
Gauss Surgical
Halter
ICEYE
Lunasondelunasonde.comin

Lunasonde develops aerial georadiotomography (aGRT) technology that uses low-frequency radar to create 3D compositional images of the subsurface from aircraft, helicopters, drones, and balloons. The company serves mining and resource exploration industries seeking to locate critical minerals and clean energy deposits with minimal environmental impact.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCortaro, US

Jeremiah Pate

Mapbox
Mytra
Rocket Lab
Safehubsafehub.io

SafeHub provides building-specific, real-time data to help minimize risk during disasters, serving the structural engineering and risk management sectors.

Climate TechConstruction TechInsurTechIoT

Andy Thompson(Co-founder)

Spire
Swift Navigation
Terravionterravion.comin𝕏

TerrAvion collects and delivers weekly aerial imagery at high resolution for agricultural operations, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to satellite and drone-based approaches. The company supplies raw imagery data to agronomic service providers and crop consultants who integrate it into their advisory and decision-support offerings for farmers.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US

Robert Morris(Founder/CEO)in

The Exploration Company
Whoop
YourMechanicyourmechanic.comin𝕏

A platform that dispatches mechanics to car owners at their homes or offices to perform repairs and maintenance services across major U.S. metropolitan areas.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Art Agrawal(Founder/CEO)inDongyi Liao(Founder/CTO)in

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Promus Ventures invest at?
Promus Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Promus Ventures focus on?
Promus Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
Where is Promus Ventures located?
Promus Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.

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