Connetic Ventures
Description
Connetic Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Covington, Kentucky, distinguished by its innovative, data-driven investment approach. The firm leverages its proprietary AI and machine learning platform, "Wendal," to identify, evaluate, and invest in promising startups. This unique methodology aims to mitigate human bias and accelerate the investment process, allowing Connetic Ventures to focus on pre-seed to seed-stage companies across various sectors, often targeting diverse founders and underserved markets.
Connetic Ventures primarily targets companies seeking initial capital for their earliest rounds. Their AI-driven platform helps them efficiently screen a large volume of applications, providing a more transparent and objective evaluation process. This enables them to make swift investment decisions and support founders who might otherwise be overlooked by traditional VC models. The firm is committed to not just providing capital but also offering strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies, fostering their growth and development.
Since its inception, Connetic Ventures has demonstrated significant activity in the early-stage ecosystem. The firm has reportedly made over 100 investments, with Crunchbase indicating 135 investments to date across its portfolio. Their initial check sizes typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, reflecting their focus on providing crucial early capital to nascent ventures. Connetic Ventures successfully closed its second fund, Fund II, at $25 million, further solidifying its capacity to support a growing portfolio of innovative startups. This commitment to leveraging technology for investment decisions positions Connetic Ventures as a forward-thinking player in the venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Connetic Ventures has backed more than 118 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $100K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (49%)
- Pre Seed (26%)
- Convertible Note (12%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
- Angel (1%)
- Series B (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Israel (2%)
- India (1%)
- Mexico (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Food And Beverage
- Enterprise Software
- Apps
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