Connetic Ventures

Connetic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Covington, Kentucky, founded in 2014 by Brad Zapp. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages, with a focus on sectors such as software, data, fintech, and consumer services across North America. Connetic Ventures collaborates with other venture capital firms and angel syndicates to support the growth of its portfolio companies through strategic investments.

Chris Hjelm

Partner

Past deals in Illinois

Brewbike

Convertible Note in 2021
Brewbike Inc. operates mobile cold brew coffee carts that deliver coffee directly to college students on campuses. Founded in 2015 and based in Evanston, Illinois, the company utilizes custom-made cargo bikes to serve cold brew coffee at various locations, including lean retail spots and wholesale accounts. Brewbike aims to provide convenient access to cold coffee for college communities, ensuring students can enjoy their favorite beverages easily every day.

Warp World

Seed Round in 2021
Warp World creates interactive applications that make life better, easier, and more engaging for Twitch streamers and viewers. With our flagship product, Crowd Control, viewers can interact with the streamer by sending items or obstacles into supported games while the streamer is playing.

Neopenda

Convertible Note in 2021
Neopenda is a healthcare technology company based in New York City that specializes in developing reusable vital signs monitoring devices designed for critically ill newborns. Founded in 2015, the company creates wearable products that integrate into a baby hat, allowing healthcare providers to monitor essential vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. These devices are powered by rechargeable batteries and wirelessly transmit health data to a central monitoring application, alerting healthcare workers in real time when a newborn is in distress. Neopenda's innovations target low-resource settings, aiming to reduce response times for neonatal emergencies and ultimately combat avoidable neonatal mortality. By enhancing monitoring capabilities, Neopenda supports healthcare providers, including community health workers and home-based care systems, in delivering timely and effective treatment to vulnerable newborns.

Resonado

Angel Round in 2020
Resonado, Inc. specializes in audio technology, focusing on its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, which allows for innovative product designs without sacrificing sound quality. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, South Korea, Resonado caters to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine sectors. The company addresses the challenges posed by the trend toward product miniaturization and the increasing demand for compact audio solutions, which traditional conical speaker technologies cannot meet without compromising design or performance. By licensing its FCS technology to global manufacturers, Resonado enables the development of high-fidelity audio systems that align with modern design requirements.

Visible.vc

Venture Round in 2020
Visible.vc, Inc. operates an investor relationship management platform tailored for startups and investors, facilitating the sharing, management, and reporting of investment performance. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform offers various tools that enhance investor communication, manage capitalization tables, and track ongoing performance. Its features include an update editor, dashboard, customer relationship management capabilities, and tools for fundraising and variance reporting. By enabling users to visualize key performance metrics, Visible.vc helps maintain stakeholder engagement and simplifies the process of providing investor updates and CEO communications.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2020
4Degrees AV Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in relationship management software designed to enhance professional networking. Founded in 2017, the firm’s platform utilizes machine learning to help users identify and strengthen key professional connections. By categorizing important contacts, 4Degrees aims to democratize access to social capital, making it easier for clients to find suitable candidates for various roles, whether within their organization or externally. The software integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise applications, catering to sectors such as venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, commercial real estate, and consulting. Through its innovative approach, 4Degrees seeks to empower professionals and improve their ability to activate their networks when needed.

TruePublic

Seed Round in 2020
TruePublic Inc. operates a crowd-sourced opinion platform that allows users to share and inquire about various topics while maintaining anonymity. Users can express their views on diverse subjects, including health, politics, entertainment, and technology, facilitating connections with others who share similar perspectives. The platform gathers insights that are valuable to governments, businesses, and individuals, providing a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and societal trends. By enabling real-time reactions to news and events through an anonymous voting system, TruePublic fosters open dialogue and honest opinion-sharing. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform is accessible via a web-based mobile application compatible with both Apple iOS and Android devices.

86 Repairs

Seed Round in 2019
86 Repairs is a computer software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a subscription service tailored for restaurant groups to manage their entire repair process. Founded in 2018, the company provides a maintenance management platform that oversees equipment repairs for essential kitchen appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. By handling the end-to-end repair and maintenance process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burden of equipment management, enabling them to focus on delivering quality service to their guests. The company also offers 24/7 support and actionable insights aimed at improving back-of-house operations.

Resonado

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Resonado, Inc. specializes in audio technology, focusing on its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, which allows for innovative product designs without sacrificing sound quality. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, South Korea, Resonado caters to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine sectors. The company addresses the challenges posed by the trend toward product miniaturization and the increasing demand for compact audio solutions, which traditional conical speaker technologies cannot meet without compromising design or performance. By licensing its FCS technology to global manufacturers, Resonado enables the development of high-fidelity audio systems that align with modern design requirements.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2019
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Winston Privacy

Convertible Note in 2019
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Winston Privacy

Seed Round in 2018
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. offers an enterprise process automation platform that helps organizations manage risk and compliance more effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate's platform enables users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. It focuses on various areas such as regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance, catering to industries including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and energy. By streamlining disorganized processes, LogicGate enhances transparency and collaboration within organizations, allowing them to quickly adapt to changes and manage critical risks without relying heavily on external consultants. The platform centralizes data and automates workflows, ensuring that users have immediate access to essential information, which aids in effective decision-making and compliance oversight.
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