Republic Ventures
New York, NY · Invests in US; Europe; Global · Website
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Thesis
Republic Ventures supports founders developing technologies that contribute to future infrastructure across health, artificial intelligence, and industrial sectors. As a platform investor, they democratize access to private markets — enabling 3M+ investors to participate in companies previously only accessible to institutions.
Likely not a fit for
No pure physical retail, heavily commoditized businesses, or companies without a compelling community investment narrative.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually follows
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Passive
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Investment Committee
Partners & team
7 contacts on file
Benjamin Sagnier
Partner · Primary contact
Kishoor Mohan
Partner
Kendrick Nguyen
Co-founder & CEO
Paul Menchov
Co-founder
Peter Green
Co-founder & Head of Product
Léo Galley
Co-founder
Brian Johnson
Head, Republic Capital
Portfolio
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Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow blockchain, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world.
Klarna is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider that empowers consumers to pay smarter through its AI-powered payments and commerce network. With over 114 million active users and a presence in 26 countries, Klarna offers innovative payment solutions for both consumers and merchants, partnering with over 850,000 retailers worldwide.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform offering services for individual and institutional traders. It provides support, trading tools, and institutional crypto trading solutions.
Pipe is an embedded finance platform designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with access to working capital through innovative financial solutions. By integrating with various services, such as Uber, Pipe empowers businesses to optimize their cash flow and manage their finances more effectively.
Plaid is a financial technology company that enables businesses to build innovative fintech solutions by providing access to consumer financial data. Their platform supports a variety of services including payments, fraud detection, personal finance insights, and credit underwriting, facilitating seamless connections between users and their financial institutions.
Firefly is a data-first ad network offering advanced tracking, measurement, and optimization in digital out-of-home advertising. Their dynamic and creative mobility advertising solutions deliver targeted messages at the right time, utilizing GPS-enabled digital tops on taxis and rideshare vehicles.
Space Perspective offers immersive experiences that overlay digital information onto the physical world, transforming navigation, commerce, and how we discover places through augmented reality and location-based services.
K2 Space is a pioneering company specializing in the development of high-power satellite platforms designed to enhance orbital infrastructure. By focusing on building larger satellites in-house, K2 Space aims to deliver unmatched performance and reliability at a lower cost, enabling new scientific missions and advanced communication capabilities.
Gunzilla Games is dedicated to creating player-focused titles, emphasizing innovation and engagement in the gaming industry. Their flagship game, Off The Grid, is a AAA battle royale set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, combining immersive storytelling with player-driven choices.
goTenna develops and delivers innovative communication technology and solutions for off-grid connectivity, enabling mission-critical operations for military, law enforcement, and emergency response teams.
EigenQ is a disruptive U.S.-based quantum technology company advancing quantum cybersecurity, quantum internet, and quantum computing. EigenQ’s PQC+™ solutions, the first NIST-certified, accelerate government, defense, and space organizations in achieving quantum readiness and meeting federal mandates and global standards.
Recent activity
- Aug 2025
EigenQ
Seed · Platform
Republic Ventures in the news
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Bitget CEO & Crypto Investor Clash Over Republic and SpaceX Access
1 month ago
What should you pay attention to when investing in private placements for SpaceX and OpenAI? Breaking down the private risks of Pre-IPO
4 months ago
Exclusive: Causal Labs emerges from stealth, raises $5.5 million for AI weather prediction
Mar 2025
Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more
Mar 2025
Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI New York Startup Accelerator
Jan 2025
Universal Republic Ventures Into Producer Management with Twenty First Artists, Worlds End (Exclusive)
Mar 2011
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