Equal Ventures
New York, New York · Invests in US · Website
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🔒 $•• – $••Thesis
Bridging the digital divide by investing in founders deploying technology within legacy industries (climate/energy, insurance, retail, supply chain). We make high-conviction bets at the deployment phase of technology cycles, before they are consensus.
Likely not a fit for
Consumer apps, venture infrastructure plays, speculative IP bets, industries without incumbent legacy structures
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
Portfolio
Ghost is an AI-native distribution platform for the best brands in the world, facilitating the buying and selling of retail inventory through a private marketplace.
Isomer.io is a domain for sale. The company is not currently active.
Leap is a virtual maker space created by Johannes Winkelmann, focusing on technology and innovation. The site serves as a journal for projects and topics of interest.
MVMNT is a cloud-native freight brokerage platform that automates broker workflows, enabling users to scale their businesses effectively with advanced AI tools and integrations.
Odyssey Energy Solutions specializes in financing, procurement, and operations for distributed renewable energy projects, focusing on emerging markets and offering software for project development.
Pattern Brands is a brand platform focused on acquiring and growing Shopify-based home life brands, aiming to enhance daily living through design-forward products.
Revive transforms deadstock and damaged inventory into high-margin revenue opportunities for brands through a tech-enabled platform that facilitates refurbishment and resale.
Recent activity
- May 2026
Texture
Series A · Co-led
- Apr 2026
Chord Commerce
Series A · Lead
- Feb 2026
Equal Parts
Series A · Participated
- Oct 2025
Bluefields Specialty
Seed · Lead
- Oct 2025
Starday Foods
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2025
Equal Parts
Seed · Lead
Equal Ventures in the news
alleywatch.com
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/26/2026
3 months ago
AlleyWatch
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2026
4 months ago
Tech Funding News
Ex-Glossier execs grab $7M from Equal Ventures to build an AI operating brain for commerce brands
4 months ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 2/16/26
6 months ago
Business Wire
Equal Parts Secures $23M in Funding to Transform Independent Insurance With Blend of AI Tools and Human Relationships
6 months ago
The Business Journals
Austin insurance startup snags $23M to fuel acquisition spree
6 months ago
statesman.com
What to know about Workrise co-founder's plan to bring AI to insurance with new startup
Apr 2025
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/14/25
Apr 2025
CNBC
Many senior venture capitalists are leaving big firms. Insiders boil it down to a few reasons
Apr 2025
Business Wire
Equal Parts Launches Next-Gen Insurance Agency to Transform the Independent Insurance Landscape With the Power of Human Relationships and AI Innovation
Apr 2025
themiddlemarket.com
Venture Capital Partners Are Leaving Big Firms in Droves
Dec 2024
Forbes
10 Areas VCs Are Looking To Invest In 2025
Dec 2024
TechCrunch
Deal Dive: How (Re)vive grew 10x last year by helping retailers recycle and sell returned items
Jun 2024
Fortune
Exclusive: Behind Genius Ventures raises its second fund at $8.9 million
Apr 2024
Business Insider
Construction-Tech Startup Suppli Raises $3.1 Million Seed Round
Jan 2023
TechCrunch
Equal Ventures has a new pair of funds, filings show
Jul 2022
AfroTech
Here's How Equal Ventures' Richard Kerby Helps People Prepare Their Mindset For The Venture Capital Space
Oct 2021
Forbes
Check Your Stats: The Lack Of Diversity In Venture Capital Is Worse Than It Looks
Feb 2021
Business Wire
SmartHop Secures $12 Million in Series A Funding, Led by Union Square Ventures
Feb 2021
refreshmiami.com
SmartHop drives in $12M Series A round, powered by Union Square Ventures, RyderVentures
Feb 2021
Business Insider
Corigin Ventures Pledges 15% of Its Portfolio to Black, LatinX Founders
Jul 2020
AlleyWatch
Inside the Mind of a NYC VC: Rick Zullo and Rich Kerby of Equal Ventures
Apr 2020
TechCrunch
Equal Ventures raises debut $56M fund to double down on thesis-driven seed
Feb 2020
Crunchbase News
Equal Ventures Closes On $56M Seed-Stage Fund To ‘Transform Society And Industry’
Feb 2020
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