Equal Ventures

Equal Ventures is a New York‑based venture capital firm founded in 2018 that partners with entrepreneurs at the earliest stage. The firm, led by Richard Kerby and Rick Zullo, focuses on sectors such as climate, insurance and benefits, retail, and supply chain and logistics. It adopts a Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote inclusive investment practices and typically seeks to invest amounts of around $1.5 million in early‑stage companies.

Ali Afridi

Principal

Sophia Dodd

Senior Associate

Richard Kerby

General Partner

Chelsea Zhang

Investor

Rick Zullo

General Partner

Past deals in Florida

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.

SmartHop

Series B in 2022
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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.

SmartHop

Series A in 2021
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

SmartHop

Seed Round in 2020
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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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