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New Stack Ventures

Chicago, Illinois · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechReal Estate & ProptechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthFintech & PaymentsRobotics & AutomationReal Estate & PropTechLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Invest in outsiders—mission-driven, non-traditional founders in off-coast locations building hardware, deep tech, logistics, or legacy-industry companies. Reject the Stanford/Google/Bay Area formula in favor of exceptional founders who don't fit traditional VC molds.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer-only plays without defensible unit economics, idea-stage companies without founder-market fit, teams without domain expertise, pre-revenue startups with unclear traction paths

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$48.7M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Nick Moran

General PartnerFounder & General Partner · Primary contact

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Ariella Frank

AssociateAssociate / Investor

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J.R. Moran

Platform & OpsChief Operating Officer

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Luke Skertich

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

BioReactBiotech Life Sciences

AI-powered bioprocess optimization software that turns siloed bioprocess data into actionable insights, helping bioprocess scientists optimize their experiments and reduce development cycles.

Binsr InspectEnterprise Software

Binsr Inspect is an AI-powered inspection platform that streamlines the inspection process, allowing inspectors to deliver faster reports and improve client satisfaction. It offers features such as AI voice and photo quick add, automated report generation, and a comprehensive dashboard for managing inspections and client relationships.

Oscar AIEnterprise Software

Oscar AI is an AI-powered data analyst designed to automate workflows for franchisees and field teams, enabling them to focus on customer engagement rather than manual tasks. It provides insights into sales anomalies, labor efficiency, and compliance, helping businesses optimize performance and capture lost revenue.

Light Frame, Ltd.Fintech Payments

Light Frame delivers the next generation of core banking and portfolio management technology for private banks and wealth managers.

DigittFintech Payments

Digitt offers personal loans focused on debt refinancing and consolidation for credit cards, providing financial education tools and resources for individuals and businesses.

XiloFintech Payments

Xilo provides AI-powered solutions for insurance agents, focusing on automating the quoting process to enhance customer experiences and improve sales efficiency.

Urban SkyAerospace Defense

Urban Sky specializes in stratospheric balloons for defense, data sensing, and Earth observation, focusing on increasing access to the stratosphere and reducing costs through balloon miniaturization and innovative control methods.

Manifold FreightEnterprise Software

Manifold provides a powerful platform to centralize freight opportunities, automate quoting, and enhance revenue through data-driven bidding decisions.

TesoraiBiotech Life Sciences

Tesorai is an AI-first platform designed for biological discovery, offering autonomous AI agents that streamline operations for biotech and pharmaceutical workflows, and empower researchers with tools for data synthesis, literature review, and analysis.

Market WagonEcommerce Marketplaces

Market Wagon is an online marketplace that connects local food producers with consumers, enabling the delivery of fresh, locally grown food directly to customers' doorsteps. The platform supports independent farmers and artisans by providing a space to sell their products without the need for booth or membership fees.

FlourishHealthcare Digital

Flourish Health provides expert, psychiatrist-led mental health care for young people aged 8-26, focusing on serious mental health needs through in-home visits and virtual sessions.

Reema HealthHealthcare Digital

Reema Health partners with health plans to reduce total cost of care, drive revenue, and engage with and improve healthcare utilization for hard-to-reach members. The company combines high-touch, in-person support from trusted community guides with a data-driven platform to create meaningful connections and outcomes.

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New Stack Ventures Research Document Executive Summary New Stack Ventures is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 with a distinctive thesis: investing in "outsiders"—mission-driven, non-traditional founders operating in off-coast locations and building in contrarian sectors including hardware, deep tech, logistics, and legacy industries. The firm has raised $•• acros

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