Promus Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as ORBITAL VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Promus Ventures backs ambitious DeepTech and data-driven entrepreneurs who apply foundational technologies to modernize large, mature industries such as space, manufacturing, mobility, logistics, health, and energy. Its investment approach centers on three pillars: People, Product, and Potential. The firm evaluates founders for passion, vision, dedication, work ethic, and adaptability; it seeks unique products or services addressing significant customer problems through automation, connectivity, computing, or enhanced production; and it looks for companies with proven business models, strong traction, and the potential to scale and reshape markets. It supports founders over the long term.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 24 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×5Hardware ×5AgTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Climate Tech ×4Space Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Cleantech ×2
HQs:United States×11Germany×1Finland×1France×1Luxembourg×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 24 tracked
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Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Sir Peter Beck(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Uplift360 develops chemical recycling technologies that regenerate high-performance fibres (such as aramid and carbon fibre) from composite and advanced-material waste at room temperature.
Circular EconomyCleantechDefense TechNew MaterialsEsch-sur-Alzette, LU
SamJamie
Auburn, US
DAVID GRIEST(Director)GLEN J. BERTINI(Executive Officer, Director)BROOKE WADE(Director)PIERRE FESTAL(Director)ALLAN O'BRYANT(Director)DAVID L. LEWIS(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatPierre Festal· per SEC Form D · $20M raise · filed Mar 2015
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
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.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFemTechHardwareWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Urska Srsen(Founder/CCO)Sandro Mur(Founder)Peter Warnoe(Director)
Chef Robotics builds robots and an AI operating system (ChefOS) for food preparation and meal assembly, addressing labor shortages in food manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics
Rajat Bhageria(Founder & CEO)
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.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US
Erik Schluntz(Director)Travis Deyle(Executive Officer, Director)
Ellipsis Drive provides a platform for sharing, demoing, and delivering geospatial data products to clients and prospects.
AgTechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechEde, NL
Machine learning software platform that transforms unlabeled data into high-quality AI training data.
HealthtechLos Altos, US
Jay Watkins(Director)Mark Gonzalgo(Director)Siddarth Satish(Executive Officer, Director)Milton B. McColl(Executive Officer, Director)
Halter develops GPS-based collars and monitoring towers for livestock management on farms.
AgTechHardwareIoTWaikato, NZ
ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(CEO, Co-founder)Pekka Laurila
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.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCortaro, US
Jeremiah Pate(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)HILLARY PATE(Executive Officer)
Collaborative mapping platform for teams to create, edit, and share geospatial data in real time
Applying robotics to do any physical task in the best possible way
Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US
Peter Platzer(Founder)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)
Swift Navigation provides low-cost, high-accuracy GPS and GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles, mobility applications, and mass-market uses.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationCalifornia, US
Timothy Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)
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.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US
Robert Morris(Founder/CEO)inCornell Wright(Executive Officer, Director)
The Exploration Company develops reusable space transportation infrastructure, including a capsule system for space station logistics and rocket engines.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechGermany, DE
Hélène Huby
Performance optimization wearable system tracking athlete recovery, training, and sleep.
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)inJoe Medved(Director)Marissa Campise(Director)
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.
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, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Promus Ventures located?
- Promus Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Promus Ventures lead rounds?
- Promus Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Promus Ventures has announced team expansions and celebrated portfolio milestone achievements, including new investment-team hires focused on AI and deep tech, and a major Series F funding round for portfolio company ICEYE in satellite technology. AI summary
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