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Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tribal Ventures is an early-stage investment firm with a portfolio spanning consumer, enterprise, healthtech, fintech, and impact-oriented startups.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 22 of 44 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6Media & Entertainment ×6Marketing Tech ×4Consumer ×3Creator Economy ×3EdTech ×3
HQs:United States×20Ireland×1
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2019 · 12017 · 23 dated
Cloud management platform turning clouds into pay-per-use billable utilities.
Raleigh, US
John Cowan(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLawson DeVries(Director)inMitch Mumma(Director)Michael Dering(Director)Adam Wray(Director)
Co-investorsGrotech Ventures
BUNDLAR provides a cloud-based, no-code content management system for creating and publishing augmented reality experiences.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US
John Martin(Chief Executive Officer)inLewis Gardner(Chief Technology Officer)inZach Martin(Chief Operating Officer)inJames Smith(Director of Product)in
Co-investorsTAWANI Ventures
DigiBuild is a construction procurement platform that helps general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners source materials, reduce costs, and maintain project timelines.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMiami, US
Robert Salvador(Founder)inApril Moss(Co-Founder & former COO / Chief Customer Officer)inIvan Franco(Founder)in
Co-investorsPICUS CAPITALDraper AssociatesCathexis VenturesChain ReactionHelium-3 VenturesNeer Venture Partners+10 more
Edovo provides educational and rehabilitative programming delivered on tablets inside correctional facilities, covering literacy, GED and college courses, vocational training, and substance abuse and mental health curricula.
EdTechGovTechImpact & Social GoodChicago, US
Brian Hill(Founder)inCarl Alguire(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHarry Harczak(Director)Greg Lernihan(Director)Chris Bentley(Director)
Co-investorsSustainVCImpact EngineKapor CapitalTwilio Ventures
Flexa is a payment infrastructure provider that enables merchants to accept cryptocurrency and digital assets at points of sale, alongside traditional payment methods, without requiring changes to existing acceptance stacks.
Crypto & Web3FintechNew York, US
Zachary Kilgore(Executive Officer)inTrevor Filter(Executive Officer)inTyler Spalding(Executive Officer)inDaniel McCabe(Founder)in
Co-investors1k(x)1kxBlockchain CoinvestorsPantera Capital2020 VenturesAccess Ventures+4 more
Frontier Mission Network offers an email newsletter with updates on federal grant application deadlines, U.S.
Defense TechGovTech
Boston, US
Christopher Lustrino(Executive Officer, Director)Venkatachalam Sankaranarayanan, Jr.(Executive Officer)Sean O'Reilly(Executive Officer)James Bordewick, Jr.(Executive Officer)Andrew Gordon(Executive Officer)Howard Schneider(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBuilders + BackersGlobal Millennial CapitalOyster Ventures
Lightstream provides cloud-native live streaming and video production software for content creators, streamers, and brands, with tools for solo creators and APIs for developers to build custom video workflows.
Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyFemTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US
Co-investorsTechstarsDrive CapitalMK CapitalPritzker Group Venture Capital
MedReality, a product by Thyng, is a platform for viewing and sharing patient-specific 3D anatomy and medical imaging for anatomy education, accessible on web and iOS devices.
Digital HealthEdTechMedical Devices
Mode Mobile operates an M&A-driven platform of high-engagement consumer apps unified under EarnOS, a rewards and monetization engine that pays smartphone users for their daily activities.
AdTechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentChicago, US
Daniel Novaes(Executive Officer, Director)Kiran Panesar(Executive Officer)Andy Pai(Executive Officer)Nick McEvily(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsIU VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
ShortTrack provides middleware that connects title software, banks, loan origination systems, real estate agents, and settlement vendors, routing data and documents across the real estate transaction lifecycle.
Data & InfrastructureFintechPropTech
Network for Good, part of Bonterra, is a fundraising software platform for small and midsize nonprofits that combines donor management, fundraising tools, AI guidance, and one-on-one fundraising coaching.
AI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodSaaSWashington, US
William Strathmann(Executive Officer, Director)Maria Canfora(Executive Officer)Sean Zito(Executive Officer)Vincent Talbert(Director)Keith White(Executive Officer)Timothy Scott Case(Director)
Co-investorsBoathouse CapitalCamden Partners
NewsWhip is a real-time media monitoring SaaS platform that uses social engagement data to identify news stories and narratives gaining traction.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Paul Quigley(Founder)inAndrew Mullaney
Co-investors500 GlobalFurthr VCMeridian Growth CapitalSandalphon CapitalZenStone Venture CapitalTribal.vc
NuCurrent designs and licenses wireless power and NFC charging architecture for wearables, hearables, and ambient devices, working with product manufacturers to integrate coil, silicon, firmware, and thermal design.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTChicago, US
Jacob Babcock(CEO)inStephen Wasko(Executive Officer)inMegha Maripuri(Executive Officer)Jeffery Korach(Director)Chris Jensen(Director)
BoardDaniel Einhorn(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDipalo VenturesIU VenturesLakewest Venture PartnersHyde Park Angels
Packback is an education technology platform using instructional AI to support student discussion, writing feedback and grading.
Chicago, US
Kesav Gandham(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Shannon(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHoward Tullman(Director)
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersLakewest Venture PartnersYork IEHyde Park AngelsPSG Equity
Philo offers a service for producing original video content that combines conceptualization, production, and distribution into a single workflow, aimed at brands seeking to reach and connect with their consumers.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Players Health provides insurance and risk management solutions for sports organizations and athletes across amateur, K–12, fitness, and college levels.
FintechHealthtechInsurTechSports TechWellness & FitnessMinneapolis, US
Co-investorsEos Venture Partners LimitedGener8torMastryMatchstick VenturesMosaic General Partnership, LLCRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.+3 more
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Popular Pays is an influencer marketing and creator management platform that connects brands with creators for campaign development and execution.
Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US
Corbett Drummey(Founder/CEO)inSteven Wanderski(Founder/Full Stack Web Developer)in
BoardClancey Stahr(Director)inPeter Dolan(Director)
Co-investorsBeringeaEmery CapitalFusionGoAhead VenturesICCP Venture PartnersLakewest Venture Partners+13 more
RetailAware provides sensor-based analytics and sense technology that lets retail brands and their partners measure how shoppers interact with physical in-store product displays, tracking foot traffic, dwell time, and out-of-stock events.
AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail TechOmaha, US
Keith Fix(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMICHAEL GILKES(Director)Michael Andrew Dierks(Director)
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesFirstMile VenturesFlucas VenturesInvest NebraskaLofty VenturesNew Stack Ventures+1 more
RiseKit provides a platform that helps employers, nonprofits, training providers, and government agencies manage local workforce development through centralized candidate tracking, referral management, and outcome measurement.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsMudita VentureStand Together Ventures Lab
Scholastica provides modular software for managing academic peer review and publishing scholarly journals online, serving academic organizations and independent small and medium journal publishers.
EdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US
Brian Cody(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRobRobert Walsh(Director, Promoter)Cory Shires(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)inLuisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)inKen Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesGROOVE CAPITALLofty VenturesLongJump Ventures+6 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)inJeremy Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Guren(Director)
BoardSam Yagan(Director)inMichael Gamson(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAutotech VenturesBlossom Street VenturesBullpen CapitalChicago VenturesCorazon Capital+15 more
Technori is an online publication that covers technology news and startups, featuring articles and a podcast hosted by Scott Kitun with interviews of founders and industry figures.
Media & Entertainment
Telnyx operates a full-stack communications platform that owns its own global carrier network, enabling real-time voice AI, messaging, and inference without intermediary handoffs.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
David Casem(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalDrive CapitalFrontline VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementLakewest Venture Partners+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AzadiBow TrussCFXChester DavidCityScanDonor PathG2SeeG2T3VGTL ProjectMarkitXPeer RealtyRaiseSocial CrunchStageBlocStarchupStyle SeekWavveWiNote
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsPopular Paysacq. by Lightricks
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tribal Ventures made?
- Tribal Ventures has 44 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Tribal Ventures invest at?
- Tribal Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Tribal Ventures focus on?
- Tribal Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tribal Ventures located?
- Tribal Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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