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SNAK Venture Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as SNAK VENTURE PARTNERS MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Investment thesis
SNAK Venture Partners specializes in digital marketplace investments. The founding partners bring deep operating and investing experience in the marketplace category, having previously backed companies such as G2, Backlot Cars, Cameo, Coinbase, SpotHero, Sittercity and others while at Pritzker Group Venture Capital. The firm concentrates on companies building and scaling digital marketplaces and shares insights on the sector through its newsletter.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 28 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×5Marketplaces ×5SaaS ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Fintech ×3Climate Tech ×2
HQs:United States×16United Kingdom×2France×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 14 dated
Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Brian Armstrong(CEO)inFred Ehrsam(Board Of Directors)inEmilie Choi(President & COO)inAlesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)inLawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAdventure FundAndreessen Horowitz+99 more
Backlot Cars is a wholesale vehicle marketplace that provides high-quality engine recordings with AI-generated issue detection for dealer vehicles, helping wholesale buyers source inventory across various age, condition, and price points.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Justin Davis(Founder)inFabricio SolanesinJosh ParsonsRyan Davisin
Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupKCRise FundOrigin VenturesRevolutionRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc+8 more
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Founder)inArthur Leopold(Founder)Devon Townsend(Founder)
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+26 more
CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Adam Hearne(Founder)inRoheet Shah(Founder)inROHEET SHAH(Founder)inArchy de Berker(Head of Data \u0026 Machine Learning)Jeremiah SmithYury Oparinin
Co-investorsAera VCBlackbird VenturesBragiel BrothersC3 VenturesMAVA VenturesPioneer+9 more
Dataform provides a platform for data teams to write, version control, and deploy SQL transformations across cloud data warehouses including Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB
Lewis Hemens(Founder)inGuillaume-Henri Huon(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalLocalGlobeY CombinatorPrasetia DwidharmaTribe Capital
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An online community where women connect for career advancement, skill development, and employment opportunities.
ConsumerHR TechSan Francisco, US
Cadran Cowansage(Founder)inKuan Luo(Founder)Quinn Wang(Community Manager)in
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesCanapi VenturesEos Venture Partners LimitedSixth Sense VenturesVentureSouqY Combinator+7 more
ExcepGen develops biologics, gene therapies, and vaccines using synthetic biology approaches to create therapies that operate outside normal cellular regulation constraints.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Thomas Folliard(Founder)inBarbara Mertins(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsGravityJude GomilaOxonian VenturesPi CampusY CombinatorZAKA VC+9 more
Jitter is an AI-powered animation software that converts static designs into animated videos and assets.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSParis, FR
Etienne Albert(Founder)inSébastien Robaszkiewicz(Founder)in
Co-investorsMAGIC FundMotier VenturesNorte VenturesY CombinatorBetter AngleBonjour Ventures+6 more
Journey.io helps founders, marketers, and salespeople deliver value; the company is operated by its CEO and co-founders who also acquire and operate SaaS companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Peter Clark(Founder)inAnil Sevim(Founder)inBrendan Weitz(Founder)inDanny(CEO)John Sutton(Founder)inRou Mills(Head of Design)
Co-investorsY Combinator640 OxfordChemistryCity LightConversion CapitalFelicis Ventures+11 more
Koala is an interactive online learning platform that provides a collaborative classroom environment for teachers and students, featuring co-browsing, content uploading, and integrated invoicing for tutors.
EdTechFuture of WorkGamingMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Xavier Lesage Moretti(Founder)inBenjamin Roux(Founder)inMatt Shwery(Founder)Netto Farah(Founder)Tido Carriero(Founder)Tami Abourizk(COO)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Cameleon InvestGood News VenturesY CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)Afore Capital+9 more
Machinery Partner facilitates the sourcing, financing, and management of heavy equipment for business customers.
B2B MarketplacesFintechBoston, US
Co-investorsBantam GroupOne Way VenturesPJCTechstarsZelkova VenturesArmory Square Ventures+2 more
Maisonette is an online retail platform selling children's products, including apparel, backpacks, school supplies, and organization essentials for kids of various ages.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBrooklyn, US
Sylvana Durrett(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLuisa Mendoza(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAngel Capital ManagementFernbrook Capital ManagementG SquaredIngeborg InvestmentsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more
MilkRun connects small farmers directly with local customers through a proprietary delivery platform, bypassing traditional distribution intermediaries.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesClimate TechConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesPortland, US
Julia Niiro(Founder)inDany Milham(Founder)Dave Tran(Director of Operational Growth)Jon DeMone(COO)Lilly Harris(Head of People)amy glick(Chief Merchandising Officer)
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesBrighter CapitalTechstarsY CombinatorCongruent VenturesCorrelation Ventures+7 more
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Patrick Piemonte(Founder)inCraig Cannon(Founder)in
Co-investorsVentureSouqY CombinatorElysium Venture CapitalPioneerProductive Ventures
Rosebud AI provides generative AI tools that enable users to create games and immersive interactive experiences without requiring extensive technical expertise.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Lisha Li(Founder)inMei Liu(Eng Lead)Dzmitry Pletnikau(Founding Engineer)Eric Liu(Intern)Alexandru Barbur(Head of Eng)Kat Dar(EA)
Co-investors2am VCAngel Collective Opportunity FundFoothill VenturesKhosla VenturesSoma CapitalVentek+15 more
Sittercity operates a marketplace connecting families with childcare providers including nannies and babysitters across the United States.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesNewton, US
Rishi Bhalerao(Chief Operating Officer)inIsabelle Plante(Head of Strategic Growth)Laura Munkres(Director, Operations)inMaddie Stuart(Director, Analytics)John Thompson(Director, Engineering)inChelsea Hower(Director, Trust & Safety)in
Co-investorsBaird CapitalMultiplier CapitalPJC
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Founder)inLarry Kiss(Founder)inJeremy Smith(Founder)Sam Guren(Director)
BoardSam Yagan(Director)inMichael Gamson(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAutotech VenturesBlossom Street VenturesBullpen CapitalChicago VenturesCorazon Capital+18 more
Visual One develops artificial intelligence software that analyzes video streams from security cameras to detect and identify threats.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareSan Francisco, US
Ehsan Kamalinejad(Founder)inMo Rafiee(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Warmly is an AI-powered sales prospecting and outreach platform that helps companies identify and engage with qualified leads, reducing the need for traditional Sales Development Representative services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechSan Francisco, US
Max Greenwald(Founder)inCarina Boo(Founder)inAlan Zhao(Founder)inMaximus Greenwald(Founder)Val Yermakova(Founder)Grant Ho(Chief of Staff)
Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalFelicis VenturesMatchstick VenturesMaven VenturesNFXRTP Global+9 more
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YearEnd provides tax planning and filing services for startup employees, integrating with their financial accounts to forecast tax liability, suggest optimization strategies, and optionally prepare tax returns.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Jared Hobbs(CTO)inSean O'Keefe(Founder)inAlex Silachev(Engineering Lead)
Co-investorsElysium VenturesGradient VenturesUnanimous CapitalY CombinatorClimate InvestmentElysium Venture Capital+6 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Beacon SolutionsBatchFuelMeG2ShopThingTicketsNowYay LunchZinch
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.
Exits · 4
1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 2Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCoinbase · Coinbase Blog · Aug 13, 2026
Warmly · ycombinator.com · Apr 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SNAK Venture Partners made?
- SNAK Venture Partners has 28 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
- What stage does SNAK Venture Partners invest at?
- SNAK Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does SNAK Venture Partners focus on?
- SNAK Venture Partners focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Marketplaces.
- Where is SNAK Venture Partners located?
- SNAK Venture Partners is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Who does SNAK Venture Partners co-invest with?
- SNAK Venture Partners most often shares deals with Chicago Ventures, Gaingels, Origin Ventures, among 60 tracked co-investors.
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