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Dynamo Ventures

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Invests in North America; Europe; LATAM; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsRoboticsHardware & DevicesLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics & AutomationEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Dynamo invests in bold, relentless founders reimagining the industrial economy—the foundational systems that make, move, and monetize the world's goods. Rather than chasing hype cycles, they focus on sectors where digitization is overdue and operational expertise is critical. They believe the best supply chain companies come from founders with deep domain expertise and validated customer discovery.

Likely not a fit for

No B2C consumer businesses, pure logistics outsourcing, high-burn SaaS without operational leverage, or teams without founder/market fit and customer validation.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$54M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Jon Bradford

General PartnerCo-founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Madison Bench

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Santosh Sankar

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Ted Alling

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Barry Large

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Portfolio

StordLogistics Supply Chain

Stord provides a comprehensive solution for powering commerce through fulfillment and software tools, enabling both DTC and B2B companies to enhance their consumer experience and operational efficiency.

GatikLogistics Supply Chain

Gatik operates a fleet of autonomous trucks on networks across North America, moving freight for major retailers, grocery, and eCommerce companies. They focus on middle-mile logistics using AI-powered autonomous vehicles.

SennderLogistics Supply Chain

Sennder is Europe's leading digital freight forwarder, focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. The company connects shippers with a large network of carriers, leveraging proprietary technology to enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in freight transport.

RaftLogistics Supply Chain

AI-powered workflow automation for freight forwarders & customs brokers. Drive efficiency, growth, and customer value across the entire shipment lifecycle.

MannaLogistics Supply Chain

Manna is an air delivery service that utilizes drones to deliver items such as medical equipment and food quickly and efficiently, reducing traffic and pollution.

SolventoLogistics Supply Chain

Solvento transforms logistics with AI, data, and financing, providing an API for managing loads, deliveries, and document validations in the transportation industry.

LogRockInsurance

Logrock offers a streamlined process for obtaining truck insurance, providing multiple quotes from top carriers in a matter of minutes. Their services are designed to simplify the insurance acquisition process for trucking companies.

Bonx.techEnterprise Software

Bonx is a no-code ERP platform designed to revolutionize manufacturing processes, making it user-friendly for teams.

FreightHeroLogistics Supply Chain

FreightHero provides end-to-end load management services, integrating AI and human expertise to manage freight brokerage operations efficiently, reducing costs and improving issue detection.

VerusenEnterprise Software

Verusen is an AI platform purpose-built to optimize inventory, spend, and risk for asset-intensive manufacturers’ MRO supply chain.

Plus One RoboticsRobotics Automation

Plus One Robotics provides the fastest and most reliable parcel handling robotics platform in the world, automating induction, depalletizing, and palletizing tasks in warehouses using AI-powered vision solutions.

Leaf LogisticsLogistics Supply Chain

Leaf Logistics is a digital platform transforming transportation logistics by using predictive analytics and AI to optimize freight scheduling and reduce carbon emissions.

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Dynamo Ventures Research Investment Thesis Dynamo Ventures is a specialized venture capital fund focused exclusively on the industrial economy—the foundational systems that make, move, and monetize the world's goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the firm invests in bold, relentless founders reimagining manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the software and s

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