TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Venture capitalOperating companyChicago · Seed–Series B · 13 people tracked
Also known as TECHNEXUS LLC · TechNexus VC · TechNexus Venture Capital
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TechNexus operates as a venture collaborative connecting large corporations with ambitious startups, deploying its own capital alongside partners to invest in, build, and scale companies that transform industries. It emphasizes strategic capital backed by real corporate demand, access to Fortune 1000 distribution channels, hands-on operational support, and go-to-market acceleration through ecosystem partnerships. For investors it offers sector-specific fund access, co-investment opportunities alongside corporate partners, and deal flow de-risked by corporate demand signals, diversified across AI, clean tech, mobility, and industrial tech. The firm also runs venture building, corporate spinouts, and portfolio turnarounds, supported by its TeamWorking collaboration center in Chicago.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from public directoriesFounder mafia
4 people who came through TechNexus Venture Collaborative went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 58 of 83 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×30SaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×12Consumer ×10Hardware ×9Media & Entertainment ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8Marketing Tech ×7
HQs:United States×41United Kingdom×4Canada×1Germany×1Ireland×1India×1
Investments · 83 tracked
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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
Co-investors1435 CapitalCool Climate CollectiveIcebook Investments Corp.Illinois VenturesIU VenturesLG Technology Ventures+4 more
New York City, US
Andrew H. Silverstein(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalTechstarsFoundryHorizons VenturesKiwi Venture PartnersPresence Capital+1 more
AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities.
Climate TechConsumerEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Thomas Sun(Founder)inTom Sun(Founder)Xiaoyao QianRui ZhangBach Bui
Co-investors2.12 AngelsAutotech VenturesConnecticut InnovationsFoothill VenturesFrontier VenturesGoodyear Ventures+14 more
Assembly provides a branded client portal for professional service firms to manage clients, contracts, and billing.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US
Marlon Misra(CEO)inNeil Raina(Founder)inJonathan Fields(Founder)Jonathan Friedman(Founder)inJosh Purvis(Founder)Muthu Rajendran(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFusionGoAhead VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Y CombinatorAccel+12 more
AssemblyAI builds Voice AI technology for speech recognition and processing applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Dylan Fox(Founder)inJoseph Zaghloul(Sales/Growth)Garvan Doyle(Solutions, Team Lead)Katie Bowles(Senior Recruiter)Kenzie Keller(Recruiter)Veronica Sanchez(Talent Sourcer)
Co-investorsAccelInsight PartnersMAVA VenturesSmith Point CapitalY CombinatorParagon Partners
Backtrack is an AI meeting capture platform for scheduled 1:1 event meetings that automatically generates transcripts, summaries, CRM-ready notes, and ROI reporting.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
HunterJordanHunter McKinley(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlorida Funders
Beam Health develops AI-powered workflow software that automates administrative tasks across the patient journey for specialty clinics and medical practices, including intake, documentation, billing, and care coordination.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSHolmdel, US
Sas Ponnapalli(Founder & CEO)inRanga Jayawardena(Executive Officer)in
BoardShawn Merani(Director)in
Co-investorsChaos VenturesFocal VenturesGreen Egg VenturesJoyance PartnersSocial StartsTechstars+2 more
BlueDot provides machine learning-powered infectious disease surveillance and intelligence to enterprises, governments, and healthcare organizations to detect, forecast, and respond to disease outbreaks globally.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthGovTechHealthtechToronto, CA
Dr. Kamran Khan(Founder)Ferhat Babacan(Founder)inKamran Khan(Founder)Selinay Parlak(Founder)in
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesGolden VenturesToronto Innovation Acceleration PartnersAutotech VenturesCerraCap VenturesForefront Venture+3 more
BoxPower provides turnkey solar microgrid systems that combine solar, battery storage, and backup generators, handling project development, engineering, installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareGrass Valley, US
Angelo Campus(Executive Officer, Director)inAnderson Barkow(Executive Officer)inMichele Nesbit(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalAvesta FundData Point CapitalRemarkable VenturesValo Ventures
Captain Experiences operates an online marketplace connecting outdoor enthusiasts with vetted fishing and hunting guides across North America.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityAustin, US
Jonathan Newar(Cofounder)Attison(Co-founder)
Co-investorsalphabet angelsBullishCarnrite VenturesCorrelation VenturesVictorum
Chord provides a unified data layer and AI-powered agents for commerce brands to centralize fragmented data across tools and automate operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing Tech
Bryan Mahoney(Founder)inHenry Davis(Founder)inBola Awoniyi(Founder)
Co-investorsAct One VenturesAlleyCorpBright Pixel CapitalEqual VenturesFoundation CapitalGood Friends+12 more
Clubhouse is a social audio platform where users can join live voice conversations and discussions.
Social
Rohan Seth(Founder)inPaul Davison(Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzColor CapitalDream MachineDreamers VCGraph VenturesJames Beshara Fund+15 more
DeepHow creates video-based training and AI-powered standard operating procedure (SOP) verification for frontline operations workers in manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
Sam Zheng(Founder)inQiannan "Channing" Cai(Founder)inSivakumar Lakshmanan(Chief Executive Officer)Siva LakshmananinXianjun Zheng(Director)Patrik Matos da Silva(Director)
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesID VenturesLG Technology VenturesOwl VenturesQualcomm VenturesSierra Ventures+4 more
Caramel is a platform for private used-car transactions that verifies buyers and sellers through identity and biometric checks, provides free third-party vehicle reports, and offers financing, insurance, vehicle protection, and delivery.
FintechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Andrew Rohrlich(Founder)Craig Nehamen(Founder)Edward Brojerdi(Founder)
Co-investorsAUDEO VENTURESFJ LabsFirstMark Capital
DubClub operates a platform where sports betting content creators ("cappers") can monetize their picks and betting advice, while bettors access reliable predictions and tips from multiple creators.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSports TechChicago, US
Lewis Burik(Founder)inAndrew Daschbach(Founder)inRyan Gaertner(Founder)inEd Silva(CEO)in
Co-investorsGood FriendsRenegade PartnersThe 23 FundUncork Capital
Easol is a commerce platform designed for experience creators to manage and monetize their experience businesses.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Ben Simpson(CEO)inLisa Simpson(Chief Creative Officer)inChris Lowder(CTO)Sasha Gerrand(CTO)Kyle Byrne(Software Engineer)Lee-Jon Ball(CTO)
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFoundation CapitalNotion CapitalVenture SolutionsY CombinatorFMZ Ventures New+2 more
Edgybees develops augmented reality software that overlays contextual data onto live video feeds from drones and other aerial platforms.
Co-investorsNFXRefinery VentureSeraphim Space8VCOurCrowdVerizon Ventures
A platform for skill acquisition and professional development delivered through digital experiences.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsCity Light
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
First Due offers a cloud-based, AI-powered records management platform for fire and EMS agencies, consolidating functions such as incident reporting (NERIS), ePCR, fire prevention, pre-incident planning, scheduling, personnel management, asset and inventory tracking, hydrants, training, and mobile response into a single application.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNashville, US
Andreas Huber(Founder)inRami El-choufani(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStewart Lynn(Director)Robert Nye(Director)Mac Williams(Director)Adam Famularo(Director)
Co-investorsAEON FoundryARC Angel FundCommunity Access FundJMI EquityTeamworthy VenturesTCV
Fitbod is a mobile app that generates personalized strength and resistance training workouts based on a user's goals, fitness level, and available equipment, using a proprietary algorithm applying progressive overload and recovery tracking.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Allen Chen(Founder)inJesse Venticinque(Founder)in
BoardJason Calacanis(Director)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersHorseplay VenturesLAUNCHPear VCSterling Road
Gather Voices is a platform serving thousands of users, though the page does not describe its specific product or function in detail.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US
Michael Hoffman(Executive Officer, Director)inF. Bruce Cohen(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)G2T3V FundLofty VenturesNew Stack VenturesRevUp Capital
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
H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechDenver, US
Eric Maciolek(Founder)inJason Sylvestre(Founder)inMax Liben(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardNathan Doctor(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesIndustrious VenturesInfinite CapitalMetaplanetOrigin Ventures+14 more
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 CapitalJHH vcMichigan Capital NetworkStacked CapitalTechstarsThree Tree Ventures+4 more
Hang builds an AI-based marketing platform that automates customer segmentation, personalized messaging, loyalty programs, and campaigns for marketers.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Matt Smolin(Founder)
Co-investorsGood FriendsGraph VenturesReshapeShrug CapitalAramco VenturesParadigm+1 more
Harbinger Motors designs and manufactures electric vehicles built on medium-duty platforms for commercial and industrial transportation.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationGarden Grove, US
John Harris(Founder)inPhillip Weicker(Founder)inBenjamin Dusastre(Executive Officer)Ryan Clinton(Director)inWilliam Eberts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Will Eberts(Founder)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)ATEL VenturesCarbonGreycroftGround Up VenturesIn-Q-Tel+15 more
Haven offers residential battery backup systems for a fixed monthly price locked for 10 years, handling design, permitting, installation, ongoing operation, maintenance, monitoring, and warranties for homeowners.
CleantechConsumerEnergyLos Angeles, US
Vinnie Campo(CEO & Co-founder)inJeff Chapin(CPO & Co-founder)inEli Bosworth(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesComcast VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpHabitat PartnersLerer HippeauLifeX Ventures+3 more
Santa Rosa, US
Albert Spencer Gore(Executive Officer, Director)Spencer Gore(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersPrelude VenturesAirbus VenturesEclipse Ventures
Insoundz develops audio watermarking technology to detect and prevent deepfakes by embedding imperceptible digital markers into audio files for content verification and authentication.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment
Tomer Goshen(Founder)inEmil Winebrand(Founder)in
Co-investorsPrevail Venture CapitalHarris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentHBSE Ventures
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)Gareth MacLeod(Chief of Technical Staff)inMads IngwarRob Lambert
Co-investorsACME CapitalCathexis VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpPositive Sum CapitalY Combinator
Invert Robotics builds a robotic inspection platform with AI-powered analysis for monitoring critical industrial infrastructure like chemical reactors and processing silos.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsDublin, IE
Co-investorsBusiness Venture PartnersNZ Growth Capital PartnersYamaha Motor Ventures
Dallas, US
Bennie King(Executive Officer, Director)inStar Carter(Executive Officer, Director)inMandy Price(Executive Officer, Director)inAshanti Mitchell(Executive Officer)inMelody Ayeli(Executive Officer)Liji Thomas(Executive Officer)
Co-investors100 Black Angels & Allies Fund2.12 AngelsSeyen CapitalTech Square VenturesRevolutionZeal Capital Partners
Krisp builds real-time voice AI products that enhance communication through noise cancellation, accent conversion, voice translation, transcription, and summarization across audio hardware and applications.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSBerkeley, US
Arto Minasyan(Founder)inDavit Baghdasaryan(Founder)inArtavazd Minasyan(Founder)
Co-investorsBerkeley SkyDeck FundCM VenturesFormula VCGranatus VenturesRTP GlobalSierra Ventures+3 more
LANDR is a music production platform offering AI-powered audio mastering, distribution to 150+ streaming platforms, royalty-free samples, plugins, collaboration tools, and online music courses.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSPalo Alto, US
Pascal Pilon Justin Evans(Founder)
BoardPHIL LIBIN(Director)inMICHAEL FERTIK(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPlaza VenturesSony Ventures CorporationTandemLaunchGeneral CatalystWarner Music Group
An online marketplace that connects participants to mass participation sports events and experiences.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityLondon, GB
Sam Browne(Founder)inAlex Rose(Founder)inNeil LockOlly FreemanMarc Hibbins(Director of Engineering)Tom Elliott(Director of Engineering)
Co-investorsArbor Ventures UKFJ LabsHummingbird VenturesNFXY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+7 more
Letter AI provides an AI-native revenue enablement platform for sales and GTM teams, delivering personalized content, training, coaching, and buyer engagement tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechChicago, US
Ali Akhtar(Founder)inArmen Forget(Founder)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesFormus CapitalPioneerSoma CapitalStage 2 CapitalY Combinator+4 more
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
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesClimacticCongruent VenturesHyperguapJetstreamObvious Ventures+5 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(Founder)inMichael Shipton(Chief Business Officer)inDarcy Forman(Chief Operating Officer)inLindsay Van Pelt(Chief Medical Advisor)inBen Parker(Founder)Benjamin Parker(Founder)
Co-investorsHikma VenturesALLEGIS CAPITALAlumni VenturesClimacticCongruent VenturesDefine Ventures+5 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 VenturesCongruent VenturesDefine VenturesHyperguap+4 more
Losant is an enterprise IoT application enablement platform that helps organizations build and deploy connected device solutions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTCincinnati, US
Michael Kuehl(Chief Technology Officer)inBrandon Cannaday(Chief Product Officer)inCharlie Key(CEO)in
BoardMike Venerable(Director)in
Co-investorsCincyTechService Provider CapitalTechstarsRevolutionVine Street Ventures
Maverickx develops precision chemical solutions for resource extraction and processing across oil & gas, metals, water, and chemical industries.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsAustin, US
Eric Herrera(Founder)inJesse EvansBenjamin AlvaVictoria Aung(Chief of Staff)Matthieu Bedard(Senior Business Operations Manager)Matthew Rodriguez(Chief of Staff)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundHOF CapitalOlive Tree CapitalY CombinatorAsymmetry VenturesChord Energy+12 more
New York, US
Naomi Shah(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalLerer HippeauLocalGlobeUnion Square Ventures (USV)Gingerbread Capital
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 VenturesLateral CapitalMana VenturesAnorak Ventures+2 more
Miles is a mobile app for iOS and Android that collects content users save from various apps into one organized space, then turns it into recommendations, daily threads, and word games drawn from their own material.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentBangalore, IN
Nishant Chahar(CEO)inDeepak .(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstScrum VenturesSynapse PartnersTransLink Capital
Mixhalo provides a zero-hardware system that streams live event audio directly to attendees' smartphones in real time, offering silent sessions, live interpretation, captions, transcription, and summaries.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ann Marie Simpson(Founder)inMichael Einziger(Executive Officer, Director)inMarc Ruxin(Executive Officer, Director)Chrystine Villarreal(Executive Officer)Ryan McIntyre(Director)inAnn Marie Simpson-Einziger(Founder)
Co-investors359 CapitalCowboy VenturesDefy PartnersJude GomilaFounders FundFoundry
Mobius Materials operates a certified marketplace enabling contract manufacturers and OEMs to buy and sell excess electronic components directly, addressing annual waste of $15B in discarded components despite ongoing demand.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Margaret Upshur(Founder)in
Co-investorsJHH vcLighthouse Network Ventures LlcOutsidersSpero VenturesStartXThe E14 Fund+3 more
Mycroft builds AI-based security and compliance officers that automate enterprise-grade security and compliance work for companies, consolidating multiple point solutions into a single platform.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Mike Kim(Co-founder, CEO)inJon Mendes(Co-founder, Product & Design)Jan Jedrasik(Co-founder, Engineering)in
Co-investorsAntlerBoxOne VenturesGraphite VenturesMotley Fool VenturesVentioneers CapitalBrightspark Ventures+2 more
Native Voice operates an on-demand voice services library letting users reach branded voice assistants across audio devices.
Denver, US
John Goscha(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAzure Capital PartnersBantam GroupFirst Star VenturesMaccabee VenturesPJC+8 more
Ocient builds petabyte-scale agentic AI solutions through its OcientAIQ platform for enterprises managing massive datasets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
S. Christopher Gladwin(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Gladwin(Founder)inJoe Jablonski(Founder)inKumar Abhijeet(Executive Officer)inWilliam McCarthy(Executive Officer)John Morrisin
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcGreycroftIllinois VenturesIn-Q-Tel+7 more
Orum offers an AI-powered dialing and coaching platform that helps sales development teams run cold calling as a system, maximizing live conversations by detecting who answered first, optimizing connect rates, and providing coaching insights.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Karthik Viswanathan(Executive Officer, Director)inJason Dorfman(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAyush Sood(Director)
Co-investorsCanapi VenturesCraft VenturesHomebrewInspired CapitalUnusual VenturesAbstract Ventures+20 more
PDM is a data and connection platform for the automotive aftermarket that helps suppliers, retailers, and distributors manage product data and connect with business partners through AI-powered automation.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureSaaS
Johannes CreponinPhilipp Creponin
Co-investorsFUSE
Perch develops hardware and software for elite sports teams to monitor and analyze athlete performance in the weight room.
HardwareHR TechSaaSSports TechWellness & FitnessCambridge, US
Jacob Rothman(Founder)inJordan Lucier(Founder)Nate Rodman(Founder)
Co-investorsLiebenthal VenturesTeamworthy VenturesTechstarsTectonic VenturesBoston Seed CapitalEmles Venture Partners+2 more
Playbook is a digital asset management tool for organizing, understanding, and sharing creative files.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Jessica Ko(Founder)inAlex Zirbel(Founder)Christoph Jung(Founder)Dr. Matthias Pfaff(Founder)Dr. Nikolai Wessendorf(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBain Capital VenturesMaple VCBackend CapitalBasis Set VenturesBlank Ventures+5 more
Podfund provides startup and growth capital ($25,000–$150,000), resources, and mentorship to podcasters and audio-driven media companies building revenue-generating businesses.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Jake Shapiro(Founder)Nicola Korzenko(Founder)
Co-investorsBloomberg Beta
Rapchat is a mobile-first music creation platform where artists record songs, discover beats, collaborate with other creators, and share music.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investors500 GlobalRainfall VenturesLondon Venture PartnersM25Rev1 VenturesSony Music Entertainment
Reelables produces smart labels with Bluetooth and cellular connectivity that provide real-time tracking and visibility for shipments, cargo, and inventory across supply chains.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLondon, GB
David Stanton(Founder)Brian Krejcarek(Founder)inSteve Swinbank(Head of Software)Tom Carter(COO)Joe Rinaldi(Head of Talent)Sian Llewellyn(Talent Partner)
Co-investors500 GlobalAmigos Venture CapitalMoneta VenturesPioneerPJCRaptor Group+8 more
Revoy builds electric vehicles or electric drivetrain technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Ian Rust(Founder)inShashwat Kandadai(Founding Engineer)
Co-investorsLeap Forward VenturesOlive Tree CapitalPioneerSoma CapitalStandard CapitalTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)+20 more
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 VenturesDolby Family VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgGeekdomLaunchCapital+7 more
Sounder provides AI-powered audio analysis for podcasts, identifying topics at the marker level and pairing them with contextual targeting and brand-suitability scoring based on GARM and IAB standards.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalSommet ABAdventure FundiHeartMediaNewark Venture PartnersUlu Ventures
TeamWorking by TechNexus operates a technology-focused coworking and community workspace in Chicago that houses technology companies and connects founders.
Future of WorkPropTechChicago, US
Tetra provides automatic transcription and note-taking for phone calls and meetings, with human-edited transcripts delivered within 6 hours.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jon Goldsmith(Founder)inNikolas Liolios(CTO)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalY Combinator1Sharpe VenturesAmplify PartnersFoundation CapitalGCW Capital+2 more
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 VCThe 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.
AspinityBeastcoastDive StudiosGoDoHarbingerHefring MarineHologramHoodie AnalyticsMojioMoltenPartiumPortsideRespeecherRoadtrippersRobyRollickUnknown AI-powered Enterprise Sales PlatformUnknown Electric Commercial Vehicle PlatformUnknown Electric RV Platform
Exits · 3
3 acquisitions · showing 1Perchacq. by Razor
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesChord Commerce · thesaasnews.com · Jun 8, 2026
Backtrack · trysignalbase.com · May 12, 2026
Beam Health · trysignalbase.com · May 12, 2026
MaverickX · finance.yahoo.com · Apr 7, 2026
Easol · easol.com · Mar 4, 2026
Letter AI · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 24, 2026
Mycroft · betakit.com · Feb 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TechNexus Venture Collaborative made?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative has 83 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does TechNexus Venture Collaborative invest at?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does TechNexus Venture Collaborative focus on?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, Sales Tech, 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.
- Who does TechNexus Venture Collaborative co-invest with?
- TechNexus Venture Collaborative most often shares deals with Battery Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Greycroft, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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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.
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