Grit Capital Partners

Grit Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in New York, with an additional office in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-potential entrepreneurs who aim to disrupt industries through technology and data. Grit Capital Partners typically invests its own capital and prioritizes companies with at least one technical co-founder. It seeks opportunities primarily in sectors such as financial services, commerce, media, and healthcare information technology. The firm leverages its extensive network of entrepreneurs, executives, and technology veterans to support its portfolio companies and enhance their chances of success.

Topher Brewer

COO and Partner

Martin O'Connor II

Venture Partner

26 past transactions

Monark Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Monark Markets is an institutional-grade technology infrastructure, legal framework, and network connecting brokerages, advisors and custodians to private market securities. Monark owns and operates a broker dealer subsidiary and exempt reporting advisor subsidiary.

Chptr

Seed Round in 2023
Chptr is a mobile-first platform focused on memorialization, allowing users to collect, share, and preserve the memories of their loved ones for future generations. The platform enables individuals to curate a comprehensive narrative of a person's life by selecting personality traits and interests. Users can also send questionnaires to family and friends, inviting them to contribute their own memories and stories. Through this collaborative approach, Chptr aims to create lasting legacies that honor the lives of those who have passed while inspiring others with their unique stories.

Speechlab

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Speechlab is focused on developing a pioneering platform for speech-to-speech translation aimed at professional creators, streaming media, and online education. Incubated at Andrew Ng's AI Fund, the company leverages its team's extensive experience in creating and commercializing advanced speech technologies. Its platform is designed to enhance accessibility for individuals who speak different languages by offering various services, including media accessibility, localization, live interpretation, and automated dubbing. These features are tailored to support professionally produced audio and video content, allowing creators to automate the translation process and reach a broader audience through a freemium model.

TechRow

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TechRow is an AI-driven educational technology company that aims to transform educational media. The company offers a platform that delivers a range of engaging content, including movies, series, documentaries, and virtual reality experiences. This media network is designed to enhance early college, career, and life readiness by providing students with immersive learning opportunities. TechRow focuses on making experiential learning accessible and ensures a safe and engaging content-viewing experience for learners.

Porter

Venture Round in 2023
Porter is a big data and analytics company for health care and consumer products. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida,

Tripp

Series A in 2022
TRIPP Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a digital psychedelic wellness platform utilizing virtual and augmented reality to enhance emotional well-being. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a satellite office in Chicago, TRIPP combines audio, visual elements, and gameplay mechanics with mindfulness techniques to create immersive experiences aimed at transforming users' emotional states. The platform is designed based on scientific research, demonstrating that interactive digital experiences can positively impact the brain. Through targeted sound frequencies, visuals, and interactive exercises, TRIPP provides users with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and promote a sense of calm and focus in their daily lives.

Betr

Series A in 2022
Betr is a Miami-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in micro-betting, offering a direct-to-consumer platform for sports betting. The company aims to disrupt traditional gambling methods by providing a unique betting experience that allows users to place bets on every moment of a live sporting event. Betr emphasizes responsible play, equipping users with tools to manage their gambling activities and maintain control over their betting experiences. This focus on responsible gaming ensures that users can enjoy the thrill of sports betting while staying within their personal limits.

Maglev Aero

Seed Round in 2022
Maglev Aero specializes in developing a management platform for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This platform is designed to enhance mobility and connectivity by facilitating the deployment of high-performance, ultra-quiet vertical flight systems. The company's focus on urban air mobility aims to improve transportation solutions within cities, making air travel more efficient and less disruptive to urban environments. Through its innovative technology, Maglev Aero seeks to contribute to the advancement of aerial transportation.

Bodeswell

Convertible Note in 2021
BodesWell specializes in self-service financial planning software aimed at financial institutions, enabling them to offer planning benefits to individuals who do not have access to an advisor. The company's automated tools assist users in tracking budgets and managing investments, focusing on financial milestones such as purchasing a home, funding education, and preparing for retirement. By integrating BodesWell's solutions into existing online platforms, established financial services companies can effectively reach and support underserved customers. In June 2022, BodesWell was acquired by American Express, further enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive financial planning resources.

Aloe Care Health

Seed Round in 2021
Aloe Care Health, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing in-home elder care through its innovative voice-activated digital care assistant. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Aloe Care Health provides a comprehensive solution that includes a Smart HUB and smart sensors designed to monitor falls, motion, air quality, and temperature. This technology allows professional caregivers and families to stay connected and collaboratively manage care for older adults. With features such as 24/7 access to an emergency call center and real-time alerts, Aloe Care aims to improve safety and well-being for seniors, making it easier for loved ones to organize and track all aspects of their care.

HUMAN

Venture Round in 2021
HUMAN is a cybersecurity company that safeguards 1,200+ brands from digital attacks including bots, fraud and account abuse. We leverage modern defense to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defense. Today we verify the humanity of more than 20 trillion digital interactions per week across advertising, marketing, e-commerce, government, education and enterprise security, putting us in a position to win against cybercriminals. Protect your digital business with HUMAN. To Know Who’s Real, visit www.humansecurity.com.

Bodeswell

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BodesWell specializes in self-service financial planning software aimed at financial institutions, enabling them to offer planning benefits to individuals who do not have access to an advisor. The company's automated tools assist users in tracking budgets and managing investments, focusing on financial milestones such as purchasing a home, funding education, and preparing for retirement. By integrating BodesWell's solutions into existing online platforms, established financial services companies can effectively reach and support underserved customers. In June 2022, BodesWell was acquired by American Express, further enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive financial planning resources.

clean.io

Series A in 2020
Clean.io, Inc. is a digital engagement security platform that focuses on protecting publishers, advertisers, and their audiences from malvertising threats within the programmatic advertising ecosystem. The company offers solutions such as cleanAD, which detects and stops malicious third-party code in real-time, and cleanCART, designed to safeguard e-commerce merchants by preventing unauthorized discount and coupon codes from being injected by untrusted browser extensions. By controlling the third-party code executing on websites, Clean.io helps businesses retain revenue and strengthen customer relationships. Founded in 2017 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Clean.io was previously known as Clean Creative Initiative LLC until its name change in March 2019.

Incremental

Seed Round in 2020
Incremental is a company that focuses on helping brands effectively plan and assess the impact of their commerce and retail media decisions. It offers a comprehensive scientific platform that leverages quantitative analysis, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. This platform is designed to provide clients with actionable insights and automate tasks, ultimately enabling brands to enhance their e-commerce operations and achieve profitable growth. By combining advanced technology with strategic guidance, Incremental aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions that drive success in the competitive retail landscape.

Loupe

Seed Round in 2020
Loupe operates an art streaming platform that offers immersive visual content accessible on connected TVs and the web, featuring an integrated marketplace for purchasing artwork. The platform streams high-resolution art continuously and showcases a variety of prints and original works, helping artists gain visibility to a global audience. Initially launched on Apple TV, where it achieved the status of the top lifestyle app worldwide, Loupe has expanded to over 25 channels across multiple platforms including Amazon Fire, Android TV, and Pluto TV. The service is available both ad-supported for home use and with a commercial license for public display. With 2 million monthly active users and significant audience growth in recent years, Loupe targets an upscale market within the realms of consumer electronics, interior design, and the art industry.

SimpleBet

Series A in 2019
SimpleBet, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing software solutions for in-game betting applications. Founded in 2018, it has created a suite of innovative micro-betting products designed for real money and free-to-play experiences across major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football and basketball. SimpleBet's proprietary automated operations platform allows sports betting operators, media companies, and technology firms to enhance live sports experiences by providing real-time, engaging betting opportunities. Utilizing machine learning and low-latency technology, the company supports over ten million micro-betting moments each year, enabling sports fans to interact with a wide range of predictions during live events.

IFundWomen

Seed Round in 2019
iFundWomen, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform based in New York that specifically caters to women entrepreneurs. Established in 2016, it provides access to capital through various means, including crowdfunding, corporate grants, and loans. The platform not only facilitates fundraising for startups but also offers expert business coaching on essential topics for entrepreneurs. Additionally, it fosters a network of women business owners, enabling connections that enhance knowledge and inspire action. Through its comprehensive marketplace, iFundWomen aims to empower women-owned businesses by providing the resources necessary to secure debt-free funding and support their growth.

Jackpocket

Series B in 2018
Jackpocket, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in New York, established in 2013, that offers a convenient and responsible way for users to participate in state lotteries. The licensed third-party lottery courier app allows users to purchase official lottery tickets, check results, and join lottery pools to enhance their odds of winning. Additionally, users can set up alerts for winnings and enable autoplay for a more streamlined experience. Since its inception, Jackpocket has facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a significant $9.4 million win in New Jersey, marking a milestone in mobile gaming. The app is available in multiple states and territories, including New York, Texas, and Colorado, with plans to expand further.

Zeel

Series B in 2018
Zeel is a company that provides on-demand massage services, allowing customers to book high-quality massages from licensed and vetted therapists at their homes, hotels, workplaces, or events. Founded in 2012 and launching its app in 2013, Zeel aims to disrupt the massage industry by offering convenience and flexibility, enabling bookings as soon as one hour in advance or up to a month ahead. Customers can choose from various massage types, including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, and couples massages, all at a set price that includes tax and tips. The therapists are thoroughly vetted, licensed, insured, and trained to ensure top-notch customer service. In 2013, Zeel introduced Massage Zeelot, a subscription service that provides customers with at least one in-home massage per month at a discounted rate, along with a professional-grade massage table for personal use.

ScoreStream

Series A in 2017
ScoreStream, Inc. is a company that develops mobile applications focused on enhancing communication around sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, the platform allows fans to share crowd-sourced scores, photos, videos, and engage in conversations about games. Its applications are available on both iOS and Android, as well as through a website, facilitating the sharing of local sports content with family, friends, and media outlets. ScoreStream aims to provide accurate and timely reporting for high school sports, tapping into community engagement to enrich the fan experience.

Averi

Averi is an AI-powered marketing management platform that combines proprietary AI models for marketing strategy and content creation. Design modern strategy, analyze massive amounts of data, create endless content from ads and social posts to blogs and whitepapers, build perfect-fit teams of marketing experts, and manage your entire growth operation in one seamless experience.
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