Klein Venture Partners

Klein Venture Partners provides angel capital and advisory services for early stage media, entertainment, and consumer centric startups. We focus on a limited number of investments while advising a qualified set of additional startups. Our advisory services help startups navigate their growth from founding to large scale venture investment. We excel at helping startups deliver outstanding consumer experiences within the confines of extremely agile time to market.

Eric Klein

Managing Partner

4 past transactions

Spectrohm

Seed Round in 2022
Spectrohm is a technology company specializing in high-speed, scalable inspection solutions for bags and packages, utilizing patented radio wave technology. Its flagship products, CheckStream and CargoStream, are designed to assist governments, venues, and eCommerce businesses in detecting threats, enforcing tariffs, and preventing fraud with enhanced speed and accuracy compared to conventional methods. The company's innovative inspection system leverages radio wave technology to identify materials that pose potential hazards, enabling artificial intelligence to distinguish between substances that traditional X-ray methods might overlook. This advancement supports the development of fully autonomous inspection systems, providing comprehensive insights into package contents and addressing issues such as small package fraud and safety threats. Through its cutting-edge technology, Spectrohm aims to enhance security screening and inspection processes, making them safer and more efficient for its clients.

Urban Machine

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Urban Machine is a construction company focused on the reclamation and manufacturing of premium lumber products from wood waste. It specializes in removing nails, screws, and staples from reclaimed wood sourced from demolition sites and construction waste. By utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, Urban Machine efficiently salvages lumber that can be transformed into high-quality products, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin lumber. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing waste in the construction industry and minimizing its environmental impact.

Vanilla Forums

Series A in 2010
Vanilla Forums, Inc. is a company based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in providing an online hosted discussion forum platform. This platform enables organizations to create and nurture communities where users can earn badges and points for positive participation, as well as curate content. Vanilla Forums aims to help companies transform their audiences into engaged communities, thereby increasing traffic, reducing support costs, and enhancing revenue. The company emphasizes the importance of reflecting a brand's unique identity and culture within the community, while fostering a welcoming environment that rewards member participation.

Shelfari

Series A in 2007
Shelfari is a social cataloging platform designed for book enthusiasts, enabling users to create virtual bookshelves to track their reading habits. It serves as a social network where readers, authors, and publishers can connect, allowing users to see what their friends are reading and discover literature that aligns with their interests. The platform fosters interaction through book ratings, discussions, and participation in online book groups, enhancing the literary experience by facilitating connections among individuals with similar reading preferences. Additionally, Shelfari provides opportunities for users to engage with authors and explore various facets of literature, creating a vibrant community centered around reading.
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