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Network Ventures
Chicago, United States
Seed-stage fund investing in Midwest companies that create network effects through marketplaces, networks, and platforms.
Portfolio
22+
Employees
5+
Founded
2016
AUM
N/A
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United States
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Network Ventures
Seed-stage fund investing in Midwest companies that create network effects through marketplaces, networks, and platforms.
Portfolio
22+
Employees
5+
Founded
2016
AUM
N/A
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 15 of 15 matched portfolio companies
86 Repairs is a subscription platform that automates equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants, utilizing AI-driven analytics to optimize vendor performance and reduce costs. By streamlining workflows and providing 24/7 support, the service minimizes downtime and enhances operational efficiency, allowing restaurant teams to focus on guest experiences.
Funding: $23.6M
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Storm Ventures
Storm Ventures
Funding: $23.6M
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Base is a curated social club connecting vetted professionals, scholars, and artists through in-person intellectual discussion and shared experiences. The platform uses member preferences to recommend personalized events and connections designed to foster deeper conversation and mutual learning. Membership provides access to city-wide curated gatherings that move beyond superficial small talk to inspire genuine community growth.
Draftbit provides a visual development platform for building native mobile and web applications using React Native, allowing users to design, test, and publish apps without extensive coding knowledge. The platform addresses the challenge of lengthy app development cycles by enabling rapid prototyping and deployment, while also offering full access to the source code to prevent vendor lock-in.
Funding: $3.2M
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FloodgateFuel Capital
FloodgateFuel Capital
Funding: $3.2M
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The startup offers a food delivery platform that utilizes community-driven data to recommend nearby restaurants based on user zip codes. This service enables customers to easily access a diverse range of dining options and order their preferred meals efficiently.
Fiscal Advocate offers a financial management platform for professional services firms that automates finance workflows, syncs with QuickBooks, and creates board‑ready month‑end decks with a single click. The tool highlights key performance metrics through a KPI Pyramid, provides peer benchmarking, and includes optional fractional CFO, strategic planning, and M&A advisory services.
Honeycomb Credit operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects individual investors with small businesses seeking funding, allowing investments starting at $100. This platform addresses the challenge of limited access to capital for local businesses by facilitating community-driven financial support, resulting in over $30 million invested and 1,142 jobs supported.
Funding: $11.5M
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Funding: $11.5M
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The startup offers a networking platform that connects cannabis businesses with accredited investors, potential partners, and job seekers. By providing verified investor access, job listings, and tailored industry news, the platform facilitates collaboration and funding opportunities within the cannabis ecosystem.
Funding: $2.3M
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Funding: $2.3M
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League of Play is an interactive entertainment platform that facilitates competitions between users and top creators through real-time engagement and gamification techniques. This platform addresses the lack of accessible and engaging competition opportunities in the entertainment industry, enhancing user interaction and creator visibility.
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Pickleheads is the leading platform for locating pickleball courts and connecting with local players globally. The service facilitates game organization, offering tools for managing open play, round robins, leagues, and tournaments. It provides players with essential resources like court data, skill rating integration, and gear guides to enhance their participation in the sport.
Funding: $3.9M
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Funding: $3.9M
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ShipBob provides a global logistics platform that integrates with major e-commerce platforms to manage order fulfillment, inventory tracking, and shipping logistics across over 50 fulfillment centers. The service enables direct-to-consumer brands to achieve reliable 2-day shipping and real-time inventory management, reducing shipping costs and improving delivery times.
Funding: $330.5M
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Funding: $330.5M
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Showdrop provides CPG brands with automated, in-store vending solutions for product sampling campaigns. These custom-branded experiences connect physical product trials with digital engagement tracking and sales lift measurement. The platform delivers rich shopper data, including demographics and direct feedback, to optimize offline-to-online channel performance.
Funding: $520.0K
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New Stack Ventures
New Stack Ventures
Funding: $520.0K
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Tandem is a peer-to-peer payment application that automates expense sharing for couples by allowing them to split costs with a simple swipe and import transactions from multiple accounts. The app provides tools for tracking spending, planning purchases, and coordinating daily tasks, enabling couples to manage their finances more efficiently and work towards shared financial goals.
10+
500+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $3.9M
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Corazon Capital
Corazon Capital
Funding: $3.9M
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UnVale is a social platform that provides tools for creators to organize, develop, and share their original characters and worlds within a supportive community. It addresses the challenge of creative block by offering structured character management and collaborative features, enabling users to grow their audience and self-publish their work effectively.
Funding: $1.8M
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Funding: $1.8M
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When is a technology platform that streamlines offboarding processes for organizations by integrating with existing HR systems and providing tailored resources for healthcare and career transitions. The platform reduces COBRA costs by up to 70% while enhancing employee support and brand reputation during employee departures.
Funding: $6.3M
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Funding: $6.3M
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XStereotype provides an AI-driven platform that retrains models using over 10 million data points to identify and mitigate bias in marketing content. By employing 40+ psychometric measurements, the platform enhances inclusion and optimizes creative strategies, ultimately improving conversion rates for brands.
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