Leawood Venture Capital

Leawood Venture Capital, established in 2016, is a Kansas-based private equity firm specializing in early-stage investments in tech companies across the United States. With a team comprising successful founders and experienced business operators, the firm leverages its extensive market and technology expertise to add value to its portfolio. Focusing on sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, Leawood Venture Capital has invested in over 25 companies since its inception.

Todd Daniels

Managing Director and General Partner

Brendan Fallis

Co-Founder, Managing Director, General Partner and Member of the Investment committee

Karl Gemperli

Co-Founder, Managing Director and General Partner

26 past transactions

Gastrograph AI

Venture Round in 2023
Gastrograph AI, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, offers an innovative sensory analytics platform tailored for the packaged food industry. This AI-driven software helps food producers understand consumer preferences by analyzing human sensory perceptions and generating predictive flavor profiles. With an over 80% failure rate for new food products, Gastrograph assists companies in navigating the complexities of consumer tastes and market dynamics. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, the platform enables businesses to assess how new offerings are likely to perform across different demographics and markets over time. This approach allows food and beverage companies to refine their product development processes, minimize flaws, and effectively align their brands with consumer expectations.

Biotia

Series A in 2022
Biotia, Inc. is a health technology company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software and laboratory technologies that leverage next-generation DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to enhance infectious disease discovery and management. By providing tailored microbial surveillance, Biotia's innovative solutions enable clinicians and researchers to identify and mitigate pathogens effectively, thereby reducing hospital-acquired infections and improving patient outcomes. The company's technology empowers healthcare professionals to guide treatment decisions proactively, ultimately aiming to prevent illnesses before they occur.

Quadric

Series B in 2022
Quadric is a technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, specializing in edge processors designed for on-device artificial intelligence computing. The company's innovative GPNPU processor IP cores are licensed to System-on-Chip developers across various industries, including consumer products, mobile, industrial, and automotive sectors. Quadric's processors are engineered to efficiently handle matrix and vector operations alongside scalar control code within a single execution pipeline. This capability allows developers to run a wide range of AI models and achieve high scalability on a single core, facilitating the direct deployment of AI solutions on devices.

Adlumin

Series B in 2021
Adlumin Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a security and compliance automation platform designed to identify threats, malfunctions, and IT operational failures. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company collects and indexes data from various sources, including network traffic, web servers, and custom applications, to enhance security analytics. Adlumin's platform assists IT teams through security orchestration, automation, and machine learning, offering features such as One-Touch Compliance Reporting to streamline audit processes. The company focuses on serving mid-market organizations by providing advanced technology for threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support, ensuring that clients can effectively manage and mitigate cyber threats.

Sorcero

Venture Round in 2021
Sorcero, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in developing a no-code platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to support decision-making and knowledge management for professionals in STEM fields, particularly in medical, insurance, and engineering industries. The Sorcero Language Intelligence Platform empowers subject matter experts by enabling the deployment of intelligent applications that can analyze and interpret complex data effectively. This platform is designed to enhance various operational processes, such as medical claims investigation, life insurance underwriting, and real-time monitoring of medical guidelines. Sorcero has received notable recognition within the digital health and insurtech sectors, being acknowledged as a leading startup by industry innovation leaders. The company's focus on improving patient outcomes and providing strategic insights through advanced analytics positions it as a significant player in the life sciences and medical analytics landscape.

Adlumin

Series A in 2020
Adlumin Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a security and compliance automation platform designed to identify threats, malfunctions, and IT operational failures. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company collects and indexes data from various sources, including network traffic, web servers, and custom applications, to enhance security analytics. Adlumin's platform assists IT teams through security orchestration, automation, and machine learning, offering features such as One-Touch Compliance Reporting to streamline audit processes. The company focuses on serving mid-market organizations by providing advanced technology for threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support, ensuring that clients can effectively manage and mitigate cyber threats.

Sorcero

Convertible Note in 2020
Sorcero, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in developing a no-code platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to support decision-making and knowledge management for professionals in STEM fields, particularly in medical, insurance, and engineering industries. The Sorcero Language Intelligence Platform empowers subject matter experts by enabling the deployment of intelligent applications that can analyze and interpret complex data effectively. This platform is designed to enhance various operational processes, such as medical claims investigation, life insurance underwriting, and real-time monitoring of medical guidelines. Sorcero has received notable recognition within the digital health and insurtech sectors, being acknowledged as a leading startup by industry innovation leaders. The company's focus on improving patient outcomes and providing strategic insights through advanced analytics positions it as a significant player in the life sciences and medical analytics landscape.

HyperQube

Seed Round in 2020
HyperQube Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in providing web-based digitization and virtualization solutions. The company offers two primary products: HyperQube ZTX, a zero-trust virtual design studio enabling users to test solutions in a safe, production-like environment before implementation; and HyperQube BOOST, a tool for sales engineers to build and deploy demos and proof-of-concepts on demand. Additionally, HyperQube's technologies allow enterprises to rapidly create and modify exact copies of their IT infrastructure for various purposes such as cyber risk assessment, training, and network testing.

Reniac

Series A in 2020
Reniac, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing intelligent data-aware architectures for applications, servers, and data storage systems. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional locations in Hyderabad, India, and Richmond, Canada, Reniac focuses on creating a distributed data engine that enhances performance by addressing bottlenecks in data infrastructure workloads. Their cloud-based platform accelerates and optimizes open-source database implementations, offering solutions such as a Cassandra I/O accelerator, a distributed and persistent cache, and a storage engine for graph and SQL databases. This technology enables enterprises to achieve higher throughput and lower latency, allowing them to improve critical workloads across public cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments without necessitating changes to existing applications. Reniac's team comprises experienced professionals from notable companies, bringing a wealth of expertise in data, software, and systems.

DeepSig

Series A in 2020
DeepSig Inc. is an innovative company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in artificial intelligence-based machine learning software for wireless technologies, including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2016, DeepSig focuses on transforming wireless communications by utilizing deep learning to enhance system performance, efficiency, and security in complex environments. Its product offerings include OmniSIG sensor software, which serves as a radio frequency sensing application, and the OmniSIG SDK, a comprehensive tool suite that allows customers to curate RF datasets and train advanced deep learning models for custom applications. Additionally, the company provides OmniPHY communications and OmniPHY-5G, which are designed to optimize radio access network capabilities. By leveraging machine learning to create optimized models from data, DeepSig enables clients to customize and enhance wireless systems effectively.

SquareOffs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SquareOffs LLC is a company based in Kansas City, Kansas, founded in 2012. It operates The Opinion Network™, a cloud-based debate platform designed to facilitate interactive polls and user-generated debates on various topics. This platform allows publishers, bloggers, and brands to engage their audiences more effectively by encouraging social voting and discussion. SquareOffs serves customers globally, providing a space for readers and writers to share and vote on opinions, thereby driving engagement, readership, revenue, and insight. The company focuses on creating contagious content formats that spark meaningful conversations around sports, politics, entertainment, and other debates.

Cerebri AI

Convertible Note in 2019
Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing software products aimed at enhancing decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015, the company offers the Cerebri Decisions platform, which utilizes cutting-edge AI infrastructure from major providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The platform delivers "Answers-as-a-Service," addressing complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX) by processing extensive datasets in near real-time. Cerebri AI focuses on resolving intricate data engineering issues, such as reconciling corporate credit card and expense report data, while also applying AI modeling to predict customer behavior, including churn and dormancy. The company emphasizes the importance of utilizing the most current data to ensure accurate and timely decision-making. With a commitment to innovation, Cerebri AI has filed 27 patents, of which 11 have been granted, showcasing its dedication to advancing technology in its field. The company also maintains offices in Toronto, expanding its reach in the North American market.

InsightRx

Series A in 2019
InsightRX is a cloud-based software platform that utilizes quantitative pharmacology and machine learning to enhance individualized treatment decisions at the point of care. Founded in 2015 by Ron Keizer, Sirj Goswami, and Ranvir Mangat, the platform provides clinicians with clinical decision support tools that optimize dosing by integrating real-time patient data, pharmacokinetic models, pharmacogenomics, and biomarkers. By analyzing both individual patient responses and population-level data, InsightRX aims to improve treatment effectiveness and directly benefit patients. The company operates from San Francisco, California, focusing on advancing the precision of medical treatment through its innovative technology.

Pillar Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Pillar Technologies, Inc. is a provider of construction site risk management services, specializing in real-time monitoring of environmental conditions that can lead to significant damage and revenue loss for general contractors and insurance companies. Established in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company employs on-site sensors to detect hazardous situations such as fire outbreaks, high humidity, and mold growth. Its platform offers features like risk education, failure forecasting, and insurance optimization, allowing users to not only predict and prevent potential damages but also to drive process improvements in building strategies and management. By leveraging predictive analytics and real-time alerts, Pillar Technologies enhances site understanding and operational efficiency for its clients.

Quadric

Series A in 2019
Quadric is a technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, specializing in edge processors designed for on-device artificial intelligence computing. The company's innovative GPNPU processor IP cores are licensed to System-on-Chip developers across various industries, including consumer products, mobile, industrial, and automotive sectors. Quadric's processors are engineered to efficiently handle matrix and vector operations alongside scalar control code within a single execution pipeline. This capability allows developers to run a wide range of AI models and achieve high scalability on a single core, facilitating the direct deployment of AI solutions on devices.

nDimensional

Venture Round in 2019
nDimensional specializes in providing a full-stack application development platform that aids companies in designing, developing, deploying, and operating applications focused on artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With nearly thirty years of experience in data analytics, nDimensional is dedicated to helping businesses extract real-time value from their data and IoT devices. Their platform enables enterprises to incorporate AI-driven insights directly into their products and services, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing business outcomes. By addressing complex challenges and uncovering new opportunities, nDimensional empowers organizations to transform data into actionable insights that positively impact their operations.

Gastrograph AI

Series A in 2018
Gastrograph AI, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, offers an innovative sensory analytics platform tailored for the packaged food industry. This AI-driven software helps food producers understand consumer preferences by analyzing human sensory perceptions and generating predictive flavor profiles. With an over 80% failure rate for new food products, Gastrograph assists companies in navigating the complexities of consumer tastes and market dynamics. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, the platform enables businesses to assess how new offerings are likely to perform across different demographics and markets over time. This approach allows food and beverage companies to refine their product development processes, minimize flaws, and effectively align their brands with consumer expectations.

Mobilize Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Mobilize Solutions, Inc. is a California-based company that offers a customer engagement platform designed to enhance how businesses connect with consumers through social media. The platform enables companies to create and share branded photos, leveraging user-generated content as an effective alternative to traditional paid advertising. Mobilize Solutions provides a scalable and configurable solution that can be easily integrated by wireless providers and app publishers, allowing businesses to promote their brands, products, and events in a timely and relevant manner. The company has collaborated with notable clients such as Toyota USA and Salesforce, positioning itself as a leader in a rapidly growing market focused on innovative customer engagement strategies.

Main Street Data

Seed Round in 2018
Main Street Data Corp is an innovative company based in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector through advanced data analytics and machine learning. Established in 2016, the company develops a platform that consolidates both current and historical agronomic data, empowering farmers to benchmark their yield performance and enhance their return on investment. One of its key offerings, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and ROI potential in quantifiable terms. By utilizing sophisticated analytical tools, Main Street Data transforms vast amounts of field data into actionable insights that cater to grain and cotton farmers, as well as specialty crop segments. The company's mission is to deliver precise, timely, and valuable insights that facilitate risk management and informed decision-making across the agricultural landscape, ultimately contributing to a more efficient food supply chain.

Lumiata

Series B in 2018
Lumiata Inc. is a company specializing in predictive health analytics tailored for risk-bearing organizations. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, Lumiata utilizes a medical graph that systematically organizes and analyzes a vast array of data points, facilitating real-time predictive analytics for hospital networks and insurance carriers. This technology provides insights into symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and medications, allowing healthcare providers to enhance patient care efficiency. The company's flagship product, The Lumiata Risk Matrix, offers personalized predictions regarding individual health changes and their timeline, grounded in a robust chain of medical reasoning. Lumiata's platform leverages over 120 million patient records, integrating advanced machine learning tools and pre-trained models to support various applications such as underwriting and care management. By combining big data with clinical expertise, Lumiata empowers healthcare organizations to manage risks and costs effectively while ensuring privacy for individual members.

Cerebri AI

Series A in 2018
Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing software products aimed at enhancing decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015, the company offers the Cerebri Decisions platform, which utilizes cutting-edge AI infrastructure from major providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The platform delivers "Answers-as-a-Service," addressing complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX) by processing extensive datasets in near real-time. Cerebri AI focuses on resolving intricate data engineering issues, such as reconciling corporate credit card and expense report data, while also applying AI modeling to predict customer behavior, including churn and dormancy. The company emphasizes the importance of utilizing the most current data to ensure accurate and timely decision-making. With a commitment to innovation, Cerebri AI has filed 27 patents, of which 11 have been granted, showcasing its dedication to advancing technology in its field. The company also maintains offices in Toronto, expanding its reach in the North American market.

Pepper

Funding Round in 2018
Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.

Lumiata

Series A in 2017
Lumiata Inc. is a company specializing in predictive health analytics tailored for risk-bearing organizations. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, Lumiata utilizes a medical graph that systematically organizes and analyzes a vast array of data points, facilitating real-time predictive analytics for hospital networks and insurance carriers. This technology provides insights into symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and medications, allowing healthcare providers to enhance patient care efficiency. The company's flagship product, The Lumiata Risk Matrix, offers personalized predictions regarding individual health changes and their timeline, grounded in a robust chain of medical reasoning. Lumiata's platform leverages over 120 million patient records, integrating advanced machine learning tools and pre-trained models to support various applications such as underwriting and care management. By combining big data with clinical expertise, Lumiata empowers healthcare organizations to manage risks and costs effectively while ensuring privacy for individual members.

SquareOffs

Convertible Note in 2017
SquareOffs LLC is a company based in Kansas City, Kansas, founded in 2012. It operates The Opinion Network™, a cloud-based debate platform designed to facilitate interactive polls and user-generated debates on various topics. This platform allows publishers, bloggers, and brands to engage their audiences more effectively by encouraging social voting and discussion. SquareOffs serves customers globally, providing a space for readers and writers to share and vote on opinions, thereby driving engagement, readership, revenue, and insight. The company focuses on creating contagious content formats that spark meaningful conversations around sports, politics, entertainment, and other debates.

Nitride Solutions

Venture Round in 2017
Nitride Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in aluminum nitride products tailored for the electronics market. The company develops and produces aluminum nitride templates, bulk substrates, and coatings that serve various applications, including deep-UV LEDs, high-power switches, motor controls, and UV laser diodes. Their products enhance electronic device structures by maintaining thermal conductivity and voltage resistance, addressing critical challenges in power generation, transmission, and high-speed communications. Founded in 2007 and based in Wichita, Kansas, Nitride Solutions focuses on providing solutions that meet the evolving demands of the electronics industry.

Pepper

Series B in 2017
Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.
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