Equal Ventures

Equal Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. Led by Richard Kerby and Rick Zullo, the firm actively partners with entrepreneurs, providing not just capital but also hands-on support. Equal Ventures targets investments in sectors such as climate, insurance & benefits, retail, and supply chain & logistics, with a typical investment size of $1.5 million. The firm is committed to diversity, having adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Ali Afridi

Principal

Adam Chadroff

Investor

Sophia Dodd

Senior Associate

Richard Kerby

Co-Founder and General Partner

Grace Penders

Investor

Chelsea Zhang

Investor

Rick Zullo

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Leasing

Leap

Venture Round in 2023
Leap Services, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in branded retail. It operates a platform that enables brands to set up stores in optimal locations, securing favorable terms. Leap also manages retail stores for consumer brands in major U.S. cities, offering a comprehensive service that covers store development, staffing, and technology infrastructure. By utilizing data-driven insights and a technology-enabled approach, Leap aims to make physical retail more productive and less risky for brands, driving growth and enhancing customer experience.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in branded retail. It operates a platform that enables brands to set up stores in optimal locations, securing favorable terms. Leap also manages retail stores for consumer brands in major U.S. cities, offering a comprehensive service that covers store development, staffing, and technology infrastructure. By utilizing data-driven insights and a technology-enabled approach, Leap aims to make physical retail more productive and less risky for brands, driving growth and enhancing customer experience.

Leap

Venture Round in 2020
Leap Services, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in branded retail. It operates a platform that enables brands to set up stores in optimal locations, securing favorable terms. Leap also manages retail stores for consumer brands in major U.S. cities, offering a comprehensive service that covers store development, staffing, and technology infrastructure. By utilizing data-driven insights and a technology-enabled approach, Leap aims to make physical retail more productive and less risky for brands, driving growth and enhancing customer experience.

Leap

Seed Round in 2018
Leap Services, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in branded retail. It operates a platform that enables brands to set up stores in optimal locations, securing favorable terms. Leap also manages retail stores for consumer brands in major U.S. cities, offering a comprehensive service that covers store development, staffing, and technology infrastructure. By utilizing data-driven insights and a technology-enabled approach, Leap aims to make physical retail more productive and less risky for brands, driving growth and enhancing customer experience.
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