SNAK Venture Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as SNAK VENTURE PARTNERS MANAGEMENT, LLC
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 Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 15 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Fintech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChicago, US
ANDREW O'DEKIRK(Executive Officer)GABE VEHOVSKY(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Atkins(Director)Gabe Vehovsky(Director)
BoardBRENT J. HILL(Director)in
Board seatSonia Nagar· per SEC Form D · $900K raise · filed Oct 2017
Co-investorsOrigin Ventures
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 SolanesJosh ParsonsRyan Davis
Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupKCRise FundOrigin VenturesRevolutionRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc+4 more
Marketplace enabling users to request personalized video messages or live chats with celebrities and influencers.
Steven Galanis(Co-founder)inMartin Blencowe(Founder)inDevon Spinnler Townsend(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsChaifetz GroupChicago VenturesCleo CapitalConnect VenturesDigi VenturesDuke Capital Partners+14 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+1 more
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(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inLarry Kiss(Co-Founder, Chief Architect Officer)Jeremy Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Guren(Director)Lawrence Kiss
BoardSamuel Guren(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalBlossom Street VenturesBullpen CapitalChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalInsight Partners+10 more
Co-investorsValor Equity PartnersAlpaca VC
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Batch · indianstartuptimes.com · Aug 20, 2026
Spot Hero · cnbc.com · Feb 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SNAK Venture Partners made?
- SNAK Venture Partners has 14 tracked investments.
- 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 500 Global, Chaifetz Group, Chicago Ventures, among 39 tracked co-investors.
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