Loup Ventures

Loup Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and New York, New York. The firm specializes in seed stage and early stage investments, focusing on sectors such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, frontier technology, and robotics. Loup Ventures is committed to a research-driven approach in identifying and supporting innovative technologies that have the potential to shape the future.

Gene Munster

Managing Partner and Founder

26 past transactions

Hydra Host

Seed Round in 2022
Hydra Host operates a marketplace for computing resources, bringing together a network of independent data center assets into a single dashboard and API. The company specializes in cross-cloud infrastructure that prioritizes privacy and security, catering to multi-headed applications that require robust solutions without a single point of failure. Hydra's platform offers enhanced protection against attacks, ensuring redundancy and disaster recovery through a distributed content delivery network and end-to-end encrypted networking. This focus on security and reliability positions Hydra as a key player in the evolving landscape of cloud computing.

Inner Cosmos

Seed Round in 2022
Inner Cosmos LLC is a neurotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, focused on developing a brain-computer interface aimed at treating mood disorders. Established in 2016, the company has created a digital pill that utilizes imperceptible microstimulation to rebalance brain networks. This innovative device delivers precise electrical stimulation to the prefrontal cortex, facilitating a gradual rebalancing of neural activity. By providing a hyper-personalized and minimally invasive alternative, Inner Cosmos seeks to reduce the reliance on traditional antidepressants and neurological medications, offering a new approach to managing cognitive disorders.

Rain AI

Venture Round in 2022
Rain AI is a semiconductor company that specializes in the development of energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence applications. It focuses on creating neuromorphic chips that draw inspiration from the architecture of the human brain, aiming to enhance the efficiency of AI processing. Rain AI's technology is designed to be adaptable for various applications, ranging from data centers to edge devices, thereby supporting the increasing demand for sustainable computing solutions. The company also develops learning algorithms and scaling architecture for a comprehensive neuromorphic roadmap, allowing for the creation of physical artificial neural networks. This innovation enables companies to build processors that operate with reduced costs while paving the way toward the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems.

Xwing

Series B in 2021
Xwing, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in autonomous flight technology for unmanned aircraft. Founded in 2016, Xwing develops software that integrates sensors and mapping with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land safely. The company focuses on converting existing cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, thereby enhancing access to reliable and affordable delivery services. Xwing aims to expand its technology beyond air cargo into other areas of commercial aviation, emphasizing safety, scalability, and sustainability. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions to transportation, including being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies of 2021 and featuring on TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List in 2021 for completing the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight.

Farcast

Seed Round in 2020
Farcast (formerly DASH Systems) is a Los Angeles based technology company developing hardware and software to enable precision airdrop deliveries. They take a commercial airplane, open the door, and autonomously release and land packages within a helipad-size area. Its technology allows commercial cargo to be safely delivered in remote, rural, or previously inaccessible areas, quickly and affordably.

Rune Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Rune Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a software-as-a-service platform focused on neuromodulation systems to enhance the management of complex therapies. Founded in 2018, the platform processes brain imaging and electrophysiology data from clinical studies and patient care, making it valuable for neuroscience therapeutics. It supports pharmaceutical companies in creating and implementing precision therapies for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The cloud-based platform allows therapy developers to efficiently manage data and run complex algorithms across multiple patients, facilitating the delivery of precision medicine and identifying potential responders for clinical trials. By integrating with emerging neuromodulation devices, Rune Labs enables clients to leverage large datasets for therapy development and adaptive therapy applications.

Neurable

Series A in 2019
Neurable Inc. is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence software that translates brain activity into actionable insights, allowing users to control software and devices solely with their thoughts. Neurable's technology facilitates various applications, including gaming, operating toys, and driving vehicles, as well as enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. By leveraging patented signal processing methods and a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscience, biology, statistics, and machine learning, Neurable aims to create high-performance brain-computer interfaces that are accessible and user-friendly.

Capiche

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Capiche Research Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on enhancing transparency in the software industry by providing real pricing data on software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. The company's platform serves as a community-driven repository that offers insights, guides, reviews, and documentation crafted by experienced SaaS users. This initiative aims to eliminate information asymmetry in business software, enabling organizations to better evaluate, purchase, and adopt the appropriate tools for their needs. By fostering a collaborative environment, Capiche promotes higher standards in software transparency and understanding.

Wethos

Seed Round in 2019
Wethos is a developer of a virtual studio designed to support small business owners in managing and pricing complex projects. Its platform utilizes agile methodologies to create tailored solutions, including brands, websites, digital content, and growth campaigns, that meet the unique requirements of each client. By assembling flexible teams of vetted creative and marketing specialists, Wethos enables businesses to address evolving challenges effectively and enhance their revenue potential.

VeriSIM Life

Seed Round in 2019
VeriSIM Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing disease-specific biosimulation models to enhance drug development processes. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes its proprietary BIOiSIM platform to predict the clinical outcomes of new drugs prior to clinical trials, thereby replacing traditional animal testing methods. By employing artificial intelligence, VeriSIM Life aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, ultimately contributing to personalized healthcare solutions. Their offerings are tailored to meet the needs of both pre-clinical and clinical programs, focusing on small molecules, large molecules, and viruses to facilitate better treatment options and increase human life expectancy.

Farcast

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Farcast (formerly DASH Systems) is a Los Angeles based technology company developing hardware and software to enable precision airdrop deliveries. They take a commercial airplane, open the door, and autonomously release and land packages within a helipad-size area. Its technology allows commercial cargo to be safely delivered in remote, rural, or previously inaccessible areas, quickly and affordably.

Skupos

Series B in 2019
Skupos Inc. is a technology company that develops tools to enhance the operations of retailers, distributors, and brands, primarily within the convenience store sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Denver, Colorado, Skupos provides a platform that enables real-time monitoring of inventory, sales, and store performance. Its services include automated purchasing and operational analytics, which help independent businesses optimize their processes and make informed, data-driven decisions. By connecting retailers and brands on a unified platform, Skupos aims to unlock efficiencies and improve customer service, thereby fostering smarter and more profitable retail operations.

Streem

Venture Round in 2019
Streem is an award winning technology company that enhances real-time communication and collaboration by creating an intelligent camera. The platform delivers a combination of augmented reality (AR), computer vision, and machine learning. It equips the expert with the capability to remotely capture crucial information by using proprietary spatial mapping, OCR, and object & pose estimation technology.

Catch

Seed Round in 2019
Catch is redesigning benefits to put people at the center of their own financial stability and security. For freelancers, contractors, and workers without access to employer benefits, Catch automatically handles tax withholding, builds long-term investment savings, and provides critical insurance products. In creating a personalized safety net, Catch envisions a world where individuals can leverage data-driven curation and timely insights to gain full agency over changing needs.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider, Inc. is a software company that specializes in automating logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Established in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for customer-owned freight and transportation fleets. The company offers a comprehensive system comprised of web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Its technology automates various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer connections, thereby eliminating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks. By focusing on the development of zero-emission systems, Outrider aims to enhance safety and efficiency for large enterprises reliant on logistics.

TEOOH

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TEOOH is a platform for hosting Virtual Events. From panel discussions to business conferences, anyone can host or attend virtual events in just a few clicks. Our aim is to become the easiest and most powerful way to engage global audiences, by allowing communities across the world to attend events and interact as they would do in the physical world, without the hassle of travelling or finding a venue. For more information, please visit www.teooh.com.

Invisible

Seed Round in 2018
Invisible Technologies Inc. operates a platform designed to automate various business operations, offering services such as meeting scheduling, lead sourcing and qualification, reservation management, team member onboarding, and inventory upkeep. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company serves small and medium-sized businesses by integrating people, automation technology, and AI to address complex operational challenges. Invisible's approach combines a global workforce with advanced automation tools to create a digital assembly line that streamlines multiple tasks simultaneously. This allows clients to focus on more strategic and creative work, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

Streem

Seed Round in 2018
Streem is an award winning technology company that enhances real-time communication and collaboration by creating an intelligent camera. The platform delivers a combination of augmented reality (AR), computer vision, and machine learning. It equips the expert with the capability to remotely capture crucial information by using proprietary spatial mapping, OCR, and object & pose estimation technology.

Rain AI

Seed Round in 2018
Rain AI is a semiconductor company that specializes in the development of energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence applications. It focuses on creating neuromorphic chips that draw inspiration from the architecture of the human brain, aiming to enhance the efficiency of AI processing. Rain AI's technology is designed to be adaptable for various applications, ranging from data centers to edge devices, thereby supporting the increasing demand for sustainable computing solutions. The company also develops learning algorithms and scaling architecture for a comprehensive neuromorphic roadmap, allowing for the creation of physical artificial neural networks. This innovation enables companies to build processors that operate with reduced costs while paving the way toward the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems.

Skupos

Series A in 2018
Skupos Inc. is a technology company that develops tools to enhance the operations of retailers, distributors, and brands, primarily within the convenience store sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Denver, Colorado, Skupos provides a platform that enables real-time monitoring of inventory, sales, and store performance. Its services include automated purchasing and operational analytics, which help independent businesses optimize their processes and make informed, data-driven decisions. By connecting retailers and brands on a unified platform, Skupos aims to unlock efficiencies and improve customer service, thereby fostering smarter and more profitable retail operations.

Paradromics

Seed Round in 2018
Paradromics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at enhancing communication between the brain and external devices, particularly for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in creating implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, allowing complex brain signals to be translated into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. Paradromics is dedicated to providing high data-rate brain-computer interface technology that supports bidirectional data transmission, enabling patients to regain functionality lost due to neurological conditions. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Plan

Seed Round in 2017
Plan lets you control your calendar, tasks, and action items from all your tools in one beautifully designed interface. So you can focus on executing projects (not people). With time, Plan gets smarter and does things like predict if your projects are on track, alleviate any roadblocks that arise, and ensure that the ball is never dropped.

Realvision

Seed Round in 2017
Realvision is a technology company focused on providing innovative media solutions for the real estate industry. It develops a platform designed to assist real estate agents in marketing properties effectively online. The platform offers a comprehensive marketing package that includes features such as 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and high-quality photographs, enabling agents to showcase properties in a visually engaging manner. By leveraging immersive media technology, Realvision aims to enhance the property selling experience for both agents and potential buyers.

Prospectify

Seed Round in 2017
Prospectify, Inc. is a data intelligence company based in Gilbert, Arizona, that specializes in an automated prospecting platform designed to assist sales teams in identifying and connecting with qualified leads. Founded in 2016, Prospectify's platform offers data search, enrichment, and verification systems, allowing users to create targeted lists and outreach campaigns efficiently. By integrating lead generation capabilities directly into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, the platform streamlines the process of prospecting and minimizes the time spent on data tools. This enables sales executives to focus on closing deals more effectively. In 2019, Prospectify became a subsidiary of AngelList LLC.

Neurable

Seed Round in 2016
Neurable Inc. is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence software that translates brain activity into actionable insights, allowing users to control software and devices solely with their thoughts. Neurable's technology facilitates various applications, including gaming, operating toys, and driving vehicles, as well as enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. By leveraging patented signal processing methods and a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscience, biology, statistics, and machine learning, Neurable aims to create high-performance brain-computer interfaces that are accessible and user-friendly.
Racket is a developer of an audio recording application aimed at enabling users to share their audio stories. The platform allows individuals to record their thoughts and narratives through voice, providing a simple way to publish and share short audio clips. This technology facilitates connections between storytellers and listeners, fostering a community centered around audio storytelling.
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