inVest Ventures

inVest Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specifically focuses on investing in startups founded by alumni of LinkedIn, with its limited partners consisting of current and former LinkedIn employees. inVest Ventures targets early-stage companies, making investments in pre-seed, seed, and series A funding rounds.

Lauri Moore

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

4 past transactions

Happyverse

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Happyverse, backed by Village Global and notable angel investors including Jeff Dean, is a technology company developing AI-driven digital Confidants. These are hyper-realistic, emotionally intelligent avatars designed to support individuals across various aspects of life and work, acting as personal coaches, companions, and professional allies. The company's platform also enables these avatars to serve as a universal interface for artificial general intelligence.

Exceeds

Seed Round in 2025
Exceeds is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the productivity and performance of engineering teams. It offers a platform that leverages AI and data insights to capture daily work activities and feedback, identify skill gaps, and provide targeted support. This enables engineers to work more efficiently and effectively, without the need for micromanagement.

Leland

Series A in 2024
Leland is a coaching marketplace designed to support individuals in achieving their educational and career objectives. The platform connects users with coaches who provide tailored assistance for standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE, as well as guidance for entering fields like private equity, product management, and investment banking. Leland facilitates career transitions by offering specialized mentorship aimed at skill development. Users can find coaches that match their budget and aspirations, enabling them to navigate their career paths effectively. The company generates revenue through transaction fees based on the payments made by clients to their coaches.

Treehouse

Series A in 2024
Treehouse is a venture-backed software-enabled home electrification startup focused on delivering turnkey EV charging solutions to EV buyers at the point of sale.
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