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Soundboard Venture Fund

Venture capital

New Jersey · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SoundBoard Venture Fund invests in early-stage companies through a collaborative approach that mobilizes its LPs to participate directly in evaluation and decision-making, bringing varied perspectives to each opportunity. The fund targets 'understandable' businesses located in underserved geographies that have a scalable competitive advantage. A central part of its diligence involves assessing the leadership team, identifying capability gaps, and evaluating company culture and human capital both before and after investment.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
New Jersey, NJ, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Tracked investments
56
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 37 of 56 portfolio companies

Hardware ×11Healthtech ×8SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7New Materials ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×6IoT ×5Cleantech ×4

HQs:United States×27Slovenia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
57%
solo founders
12 of 21 mapped founding teams
23%
repeat founders
of 22 founders with career history
~5 yrs
old at investment
median across 11 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×122 founders×83 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management ×2University of Delaware ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×8Business & Management ×5Design & Architecture ×4Computer Science ×3Politics & Policy ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history

Pratt Institute ×2The Metropolitan Museum of Art ×2Wear ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×4

4 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)

Investments · 56 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 32024 · 12022 · 12018 · 22016 · 12015 · 12014 · 312 dated

Uberuber.comin𝕏NYSE: UBER

Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)Gautam Gupta(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Holden(Executive Officer)David Plouffe(Executive Officer)inEmil Michael(Executive Officer)in

Co-investors137 Ventures3Spoke Capital408 VenturesA*ACME CapitalAcross Capital Partners+75 more

Aeronics, Inc.aeronicsinc.cominOct 2018

Aeronics develops portable oxygen storage systems that use advanced materials to store oxygen more efficiently than traditional high-pressure cylinders, producing lighter systems for consumer, veterinary, and medical applications.

HardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsPittsburgh, US

Mark Spitz(Executive Officer, Director)inBlake Dube(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChris Wilmer(Director)Alec Kaija(Director)

Co-investorsQuake Capital

Applied Impact Roboticsappliedimpactrobotics.comSep 2025

Applied Impact Robotics builds robotic systems for in-service inspection of crude oil storage tanks, allowing inspections without shutdowns or human entry into hazardous, sludge-filled tanks.

CleantechEnergyHardwareRoboticsAshburn, US

Fred Melvelle Briggs(Executive Officer, Director)James Arthur Nyquist(Executive Officer, Director)inJade West Garrett(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNicholas John Andruschak(Director)in

Co-investorsChrysalixVirginia Venture Partners

ARCexperiencearc.cominJun 2016

ARC is a device management system that tracks, charges, and maintains shared enterprise devices like smartphones, tablets, and scanners.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSaaSPhiladelphia, US

Douglas BaldasareinRobert Kay(Executive Officer)inHarsh Agarwal(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Schmitt(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsaVentureFusionX VenturesRobin Hood VenturesStart CapitalTIA VenturesSoundBoard Angel

Bespoke Post Consumer falsebespokepost.comin𝕏

Bespoke Post is a membership-based retailer offering curated boxes and a shop of goods across categories, with monthly member selections and gifting options.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Steven Szaronos(Founder)inRishi Prabhu(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Great Oaks Venture CapitalSavano Capital PartnersScout VenturesScout Ventures+1 more

Bluumbluum.comApr 2014

New York, US

Markus W. Rauschnabel(Founder)inSebastian Reichelt(Executive Officer, Promoter)

BoardMike Ajnsztajn(Director)Christian Magirus(Director)

Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalH.I.G. Growth Partners

Boston Biomotionbostonbiomotion.comin𝕏

Boston Bio Motion offers a patented platform for assessing movement and providing resistance training.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSports Tech

Co-investorsHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Code Lockcodelock.itin

CodeLock provides software supply chain security solutions.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsGovTechSaaS

Brian Gallagherin

Co-investorsOakseed VenturesSancus Ventures

Ekoaekoa.designin

Lingrove designs and manufactures Ekoa, a bio-based composite made from renewable flax and plant resins used as impact-resistant wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork for hospitality, healthcare, senior living, and workplace interiors.

CleantechConstruction TechNew Materials

Joe Luttwak(Founder)

Co-investorsSnatched VenturesDiamond Edge VenturesIndieBioSOSV

Empire Roboticsempirerobotics.comApr 2014

Empire Robotics develops robotic jamming grippers and work-holding tools for industrial automation, based on granular-jamming manipulation technology.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsBoston, US

Bill Culley(President, Co-Founder)John Amend(CTO, Co-Founder)

BoardDonald Golini(Director)

Enertivenertiv.cominJan 2022

Enertiv provides a software platform for real estate portfolios to automate sustainability reporting, compliance, and utility data collection, and to manage decarbonization, energy optimization, tenant utility billing, and maintenance.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyPropTechNew York City, US

Pavel Khodorkovskiy(Executive Officer, Director)inConnell McGill(Executive Officer, Director)inEldon Klaassen(Director)

BoardThomas Blum(Director)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Cerium Technology VenturesClean Energy VentureCommonweal VenturesConnecticut InnovationsEmpire Angels+6 more

Fischer Blockfischerblock.comAug 2018

Fischer Block builds a patented monitoring platform that converts existing grid access points into permanent online interfaces, capturing high-fidelity waveform data to detect early signs of electrical failure.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareIoTRoyersford, US

Margaret Paietta(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory Wolfe(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMark Danchak(Director)

Co-investorsBroad Street Angels

Fund That Flipfundthatflip.com

New York, US

Stephan Leccese(Executive Officer)Matthew Ryan Rodak(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsNeer Venture PartnersSand Hill AngelsSprint VcTribeca Early Stage PartnersMassMutual Ventures

Greenirrgreenirr.comin

GreenIRR offers a carbon reporting platform for trucking carriers and fleet operators to measure and report their fleet emissions.

Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSWestport, US

Celine King(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRichard Hyman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsChloe CapitalREFASHIOND Ventures

HealthSnaphealthsnap.ioin

HealthSnap provides digital health and medicine solutions, though the page content does not specify the exact product offering or target customer type in sufficient detail.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSMiami, US

Wesley Smith(Director)inSamson Magid(Executive Officer, Director)inYenvy Truong(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chase Preston(Executive Officer, Director)Misha Kerr(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsComcast VenturesFlorida FundersAcronym Venture CapitalAsclepius TriAgenicsSands Capital Ventures

Infinityy (Place.net)infinityy.comin

Infinityy is an AI-powered virtual listing platform that lets real estate agents and buyers tour homes and explore neighborhoods remotely, with an AI agent that answers contextual questions about location and lifestyle.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsSecond Century Ventures

Kineticwearkinetic.comin

Kinetic provides smart injury reduction technology integrated into workers' compensation policies, using wearable devices and AI-powered analytics to reduce workplace injuries and manage claims more effectively.

EdTechFintechHealthtechInsurTechIoTNew York City, US

Haytham Elhawary(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCity LightConstruct CapitalCrosslink CapitalManchesterStory Group, LLCMenlo VenturesR/GA Ventures+9 more

Lingo Livelingolive.comin𝕏

Lingo Live provides language and communication coaching to ESL employees and leaders to improve English proficiency, workplace communication skills, and cross-cultural collaboration.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Co-investors37 AngelsAlpine MeridianOwl VenturesTop Corner CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Fresco Capital

Lingrovelingrove.comin

Lingrove designs and manufactures Ekoa, a bio-based composite material made from flax and plant resins used as wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork for hospitality, healthcare, and workplace interiors, as well as automotive interior applications.

CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSan Rafael, US

Joseph Luttwak(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTalley Goodson(Director)Thomas Crow(Director)Stephen P. Welker(Director)

Co-investorsBoro CapitalCool Climate CollectiveDiamond Edge VenturesSeaX VenturesHelium-3 VenturesIndieBio+2 more

Luxtechluxtechled.comin𝕏Feb 2014

LUXTECH manufactures LED light engines and modules, including LED tape and specialized components for globe and tubular fixtures, offering both mass-produced staples and custom parts.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwarePhiladelphia, US

Sean R. Darras(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGlen Gaddy(Director)Kip Anthony(Director)

Mattoboardmattoboard.comin𝕏

Mattoboard is a browser-based 3D mood board and virtual material sampling platform for interior designers and architects.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechLas Vegas, US

Guy Adam Ailion(Founder)in

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesFoundamentalTechstarsAcrobator VenturesBlue Field CapitalHome Depot Ventures+1 more

Ooneeoonee.us𝕏

Oonee builds and operates secure bicycle parking stations offered as a turnkey network that bundles design, financing, management, and operations for cities, transit agencies, and developers.

HardwareImpact & Social GoodIoTMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US

Shabazz Stuart(Co-Founder & CEO)inManuel Mansylla(Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer)

Paragon Pureparagonpure.comin

Paragon Pure develops plant-based food ingredients designed to reduce environmental impact while improving nutritional value.

Climate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsRocky Hill, US

Chris Gregson(CEO)inMatt Sillick(CTO)in

Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalGATHER VENTURESSiddhi CapitalUnovis Asset ManagementYildiz Ventures

PCB:NGin𝕏

MarketScreener is a financial information website providing real-time stock market data, quotes, earnings calendars, economic indicators, model portfolios, and market news for investors.

Data & InfrastructureFintechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsBand of AngelsGula Tech AdventuresMoonshots CapitalUnion Grove Venture Partners

QSM Diagnosticsqsmdiagnostics.comin𝕏

QSM Diagnostics develops point-of-care veterinary diagnostics for the rapid identification of bacterial infections.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Edgar Goluch(Founder)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsBeresford VenturesBoro CapitalMaroon Venture Partners Fund

Roadboticsroadbotics.comin𝕏Acquired

RoadBotics' road assessment technology now operates as part of Michelin Mobility Intelligence, offering automated evaluation of road conditions from collected imagery.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationNew MaterialsPittsburgh, US

Mark DeSantis(Executive Officer, Director)Kenneth Durrett(Executive Officer)

BoardMark L. Joseph(Director)Jack Klinck(Director)inJordan Jacobs(Director)in

Co-investors3Lines Venture CapitalHyperplane Venture CapitalNeer Venture PartnersRadical VenturesStout Street CapitalThird Sphere

Routierroutier.io

The site is an affiliate guide that reviews and ranks crypto/Bitcoin casinos, comparing bonuses, payout speeds, game libraries, and no-KYC features for players.

Crypto & Web3Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsBoro Capital

Seamless Docsseamlessdocs.cominacquired by Kofile

Digital forms software for local government with integrated online payments; acquired by Kofile.

Co-investorsGovtech FundRemarkable VenturesSJF VenturesThird Sphere

Smallholdsmallhold.comin𝕏

Smallhold grows and distributes gourmet mushrooms through a network of local farms, positioning itself as a sustainable alternative to long-distance agricultural supply chains.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechBrooklyn, US

Andrew Carter(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersMisfit Venture PartnersTechstarsAlley Robotics VenturesAlleyCorpAlmanac Insights+1 more

SportADsportad.co

SportAD builds player-performance games based on sports data and proprietary modeling, using head-to-head athlete matchups and parlay/accumulator formats across sports like NFL, soccer, NBA, MLB, cricket, and eSports.

Data & InfrastructureGamingSports Tech

Co-investorsBoro Capital

sunray_sci_sunrayscientific.cominJul 2024

SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsWall Township, US

Andrew Stemmermann(CTO, Co-Founder)inMadhu Stemmermann(CEO, Co-Founder)in

BoardSteve Socolof(Director)in

Co-investorsBroad Street AngelsCentral Texas Angel NetworkDelaware Crossing Investor GroupJumpStart New Jersey Angel NetworkWestchester AngelsGolden Seeds+1 more

syndaversyndaver.comin𝕏Sep 2015

SynDaver designs and manufactures synthetic humans and anatomical simulators made from water, salts, and fibers that replicate living tissue including muscles, bones, organs, and vessels.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsTampa, US

Dr. Christopher Sakezles(Founder, CEO, CTO & Chairman of the Board)in

Tablesafetablesafe.comin

Kirkland, US

JOSEPH SNELL(Executive Officer, Director)TIM WISSNER(Executive Officer)in

BoardANTHONY BONTRAGER(Director)inJULIE BARBO(Director)SCOTT WILSON(Director)STEVE STODDARD(Director)

Tassltassl.com

Tassl offers software for creating, managing, and analyzing engagement strategies in one platform.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSCamden, US

Melissa Schipke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)James Maxwell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsBoro CapitalDreamit Ventures

ThermoAurathermoaura.com

Thermoaura runs an online store selling automotive cooling and engine parts, such as radiators and engine hoses from brands like NRF and GATES, sourced directly from manufacturers.

E-commerceRetail Tech

TRIC Roboticstricrobotics.cominJul 2025

Tric Robotics builds autonomous, tractor-scale farm equipment that uses ultraviolet light and an electric bug vacuum for chemical-free pest and disease control, primarily for strawberry farmers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Adam Stager(Founder & CEO)inRyan Berard(Founder)inVishnu Somasundaram(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmbark VenturesRedstick VenturesSpacecadet VenturesUndeterred CapitalVersion One VenturesGarage Capital+2 more

VEAveaforvets.comin

VEA builds AI-based software for veterinary practices, including diagnostic tools and practice management workflows.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

Patricia Porter(Chief Executive Officer)Patty Gigliotti(Chief Innovation Officer)in

VoiceScriptvoicescript.aiinJan 2025

VoiceScript provides an AI-powered platform for the legal industry that combines court reporting production tools with litigation software for attorneys.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSStuart, US

Jeff Adams(Founder)inRene Arvin(Executive Officer, Director)inScott Earnshaw(Executive Officer)Vadim Piatov(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBeresford VenturesJohnson Venture PartnersTwo Lanterns Venture Partners

WearWorkshaptic.worksin𝕏

Haptic develops haptic technology that conveys information through the sense of touch, such as wrist-worn vibration systems used to guide a blind runner during the NYC Marathon.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMobility & Transportation

Kevin H Yoo(Chief Executive Officer)inKeith Kirkland(Chief Haptics Officer)inEnzo Caruso(Head of Operations)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Urban Entrepreneurs Fund

Wellinksin𝕏

HomeCare is a trade media publication serving home care and durable medical equipment (DME) providers, offering articles, white papers, webinars, and roundtables on business operations, compliance, and clinical topics.

HealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Whistlewewhistle.comin𝕏Acquired

The page shown is only a marketing-website privacy policy for Whistle, and it does not describe the company's product or services in usable detail.

Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalIron PrairieNGP CapitalPixel Perfect VenturesDCMSlow Ventures

zaubensmzauben.comin𝕏

Zauben designs living walls and green wall systems, including its Model Z smart living wall, for workplace and residential environments.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesTAWANI Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Bespoke PostBixbyChargeItSpotCooCooDB DiagnosticsDocFlightExtielHigherNextScienceTabtor MathThruPoreVeramarxZauben

Exits · 4

1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 2

UberNYSE: UBERSeamless Docsacq. by Kofile

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Soundboard Venture Fund made?
Soundboard Venture Fund has 56 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Soundboard Venture Fund invest at?
Soundboard Venture Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Soundboard Venture Fund focus on?
Soundboard Venture Fund focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Construction Tech, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Soundboard Venture Fund located?
Soundboard Venture Fund is headquartered in New Jersey, US.
Who does Soundboard Venture Fund co-invest with?
Soundboard Venture Fund most often shares deals with Boro Capital, Techstars, MetaProp, among 94 tracked co-investors.

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