TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Growth · 7 people tracked
Also known as TECHNEXUS LLC
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Investment thesis
TechNexus operates as a venture collaborative connecting leading corporations with ambitious founders to invest in, build, and scale ventures that transform industries. Its model draws insight from connected entrepreneurial ecosystems, combining mentoring, company building, and funding since 2007, and deploying its own capital alongside partners since 2017. The firm emphasizes in-person collaboration as a driver of growth, anchored by its TeamWorking coworking platform in Chicago that has incubated over 600 startups. Beyond venture capital, TechNexus runs a family of specialized platforms addressing different dimensions of the innovation economy, and offers differentiated deal flow to corporations, startups, and investors alike.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through TechNexus Venture Collaborative went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 15 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7IoT ×4Mobility & Transportation ×4SaaS ×4Consumer ×3Hardware ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Biotech ×2
HQs:United States×11Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 52022 · 12021 · 32020 · 212 dated
Natrion develops solid-state battery materials, including a US-made ceramic-polymer "active separator" for lithium-ion and Li-metal cells.
EnergyAlbany, US
Thomas Rouffiac(Cofounder)inAlex Kosyakov(Cofounder)
BoardManas Gosavi(Director)
Board seatTerry Howerton· per SEC Form D · $4.6M raise · filed Apr 2026
Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveIllinois VenturesIU VenturesLG Technology VenturesTamarack GlobalUnruly Capital
AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities.
Climate TechConsumerEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Thomas Sun(Founder)in
Co-investors2.12 AngelsAutotech VenturesConnecticut InnovationsFoothill VenturesFrontier VenturesY Combinator+2 more
Evitado develops autonomous systems for airside operations at commercial airports and defense applications, addressing collision prevention, visibility, and labor shortages.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Alex(Co-founder & CEO)Andrew(Co-founder, Head of Product & Operations)
Co-investorsDEPO VenturesKern Venture Group
Geomiq is a digital manufacturing platform that enables engineering and buying teams to source high-quality parts for prototyping and production with instant quotes, real-time design feedback, and access to vetted suppliers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sam Al-Mukhtar(Mechanical Engineer, Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsFuel VenturesAXA Venture PartnersSeneca PartnersAtlantic Vantage PointSamaipata
HAAS Alert operates a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform that delivers real-time safety alerts to drivers about roadway hazards, emergency vehicles, and roadside workers.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US
Cory Hohs(Co-founder & CEO)inNoah Levens(Co-founder)inJigar Patel(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDoon CapitalMichigan Capital NetworkStacked CapitalTechstarsThree Tree VenturesVolition Capital+3 more
Invert provides infrastructure and intelligence software that connects bioprocess equipment and data sources for pharmaceutical and biologics companies, enabling faster process development and manufacturing through integrated data platforms and digital twin capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Martin T. Permin(Founder)inHolger Thorup(Founder)inSam Cates(Director)
BoardChristian Tang-Jespersen(Director)in
Co-investorsACME CapitalCathexis VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpY Combinator
Lightship designs and builds the AE.1, an all-electric travel trailer for the RV market.
CleantechDirect to ConsumerHardwareMobility & TransportationBroomfield, US
Tobias Kraus(Executive Officer, Director)Toby Kraus(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inBenjamin Parker(Founder)inHayley Cashdollar(Chief Operating Officer)inNick Herron(Chief Engineer)inRob Williams(Chief Creative Officer)in
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Co-investorsClimacticCongruent VenturesHyperguapJetstreamObvious VenturesPrelude Ventures+2 more
Lightship provides clinical trial operations for biopharma companies, CROs, and academic institutions, offering site services, decentralized and hybrid trial models, patient recruitment, and mobile research units.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechEl Segundo, US
David MacMurchy(Chief Executive Officer)inMichael Shipton(Chief Business Officer)inDarcy Forman(Chief Operating Officer)inLindsay Van Pelt(Chief Medical Advisor)in
Co-investorsHikma VenturesALLEGIS CAPITALAlumni VenturesCongruentCongruent VenturesDefine Ventures+3 more
Lightship Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs, including founders of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and innovators with disabilities.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechImpact & Social GoodCincinnati, US
Candice Matthews Brackeen(General Partner)inBrian Brackeen(General Partner)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalALLEGIS CAPITALAlumni VenturesCongruentCongruent VenturesDefine Ventures+5 more
Mesh++ manufactures wireless mesh networking hardware with low-loss routing protocols for fast, automatic connections across difficult-to-serve areas.
HardwareIoTChicago, US
Danny Gardner(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesFirst Leaf CapitalIllinois VenturesAnorak VenturesGAN VenturesLateral Capital+1 more
Rapchat is a mobile-first music creation platform where artists record songs, discover beats, collaborate with other creators, and share music.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Seth MillerinJJ Oslundin
Co-investors500 GlobalLondon Venture PartnersM25Rainfall VenturesRev1 VenturesSony Music Entertainment
Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control technology and computer vision systems for maritime vessels.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsBoston, US
Michael G. Johnson(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccompliceToyota VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgGeekdomLaunchCapitalLDV Capital+5 more
TeamWorking by TechNexus operates a technology-focused coworking and community workspace in Chicago that houses technology companies and connects founders.
Future of WorkPropTechChicago, US
Trint is an AI-powered SaaS platform for content teams that provides automated transcription, editorial tools, live collaboration, and export/publishing features.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLondon, GB
Jeff Kofman(Founder)in
Co-investorsEdge VCEdgeThe New York Times
V2X Network provides vehicles with blockchain-based self-sovereign digital identities and cryptographic wallets to enable secure autonomous transactions and data monetization through smart contracts.
Crypto & Web3IoTMobility & TransportationMunich, DE
Co-investorsTechstarsStacked Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Unknown AI-powered Enterprise Sales PlatformUnknown Electric Commercial Vehicle PlatformUnknown Electric RV Platform
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 companiesLightship · timescall.com · Dec 12, 2025
Lightship · timescall.com · Dec 12, 2025
Lightship · dailycamera.com · Dec 12, 2025
Evitado · technexus.com · Jul 24, 2025
TeamWorking by TechNexus · technexus.com · Apr 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TechNexus Venture Collaborative invest at?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does TechNexus Venture Collaborative focus on?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is TechNexus Venture Collaborative located?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does TechNexus Venture Collaborative lead rounds?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 2
Revolution is an investment firm that has backed founders, communities, and ideas for over two decades, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship advocacy, and real estate and hospitality investments.
Supply Change Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing at the intersection of food, culture, and technology to modernize and build sustainability into the global food system.
Firms observed investing alongside TechNexus Venture Collaborative, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with TechNexus Venture Collaborative's recorded portfolio.
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