Larsen Ventures

Larsen Ventures is a lean, driven and strategic venture investment firm We believe in alignment, long-term thinking & investor due diligence We like metrics, traction & perseverance We invest in people 1/3 of our focus is on Health and Education; We like the thematic & overall gains for society 2/3 of our time is spent learning from peers, digging into research, chasing leads & hanging out on caffeinated zooms in the endless search for; Founders with Traction Founders with Insight Founders with Perseverance and Courage Founders with an innate ability to question Everything We have patient capital that engages & contributes to your Journey Accelerate your business with our portfolios' intellectual capital

Andrew Larsen

Founder and Investment Director

29 past transactions

Bare

Series A in 2022
At Bare, It focuses on providing an extremely high-quality cremation service, at the lowest possible price. By taking care of the cremation, empower families and friends to focus on holding a memorial that is as unique as the life it celebrates – whether that’s a backyard barbeque, a tree-planting ceremony, or a Viking sendoff.

GO1

Venture Round in 2022
GO1 operates a platform designed to enhance workforce skills through on-demand training and a comprehensive library of online learning resources. It focuses on onboarding, compliance, and professional development, providing organizations with a streamlined approach to procuring and delivering training content. With an integration into Microsoft Teams, users can access and engage with learning materials directly within their workplace environment. The platform facilitates the discovery, consumption, sharing, and discussion of educational content, promoting a culture of continuous learning within organizations. GO1 aims to redefine the training experience by offering a modern user interface and a single subscription model that simplifies access to quality education.

Vitruvian Form

Series A in 2022
Vitruvian Form is a connected fitness company, bringing smart and engaging resistance training to the world. It manufactures connected fitness hardware, develops software, and fitness class content.

Menuzen

Seed Round in 2022
Menuzen allows companies to design and distribute digital copies of their menus that are aesthetically attractive. Publish updates in real-time and connect with your customers. Founded in 2020 and is based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Wriveted

Venture Round in 2022
Wriveted finds books that match a child’s interests, increasing their desire to read and improving literacy.

Edstart

Series B in 2021
Edstart is a financial services company that provides an innovative platform designed to assist families in managing education expenses. By offering a straightforward and affordable financing solution, Edstart enables users to pay school fees through regular payment plans tailored to fit their budgets. The platform leverages modern technology and online processes to simplify the payment experience, addressing the challenges posed by rising educational costs. Its mission is to make education more accessible by ensuring that families can meet their financial obligations with ease.

GO1

Series D in 2021
GO1 operates a platform designed to enhance workforce skills through on-demand training and a comprehensive library of online learning resources. It focuses on onboarding, compliance, and professional development, providing organizations with a streamlined approach to procuring and delivering training content. With an integration into Microsoft Teams, users can access and engage with learning materials directly within their workplace environment. The platform facilitates the discovery, consumption, sharing, and discussion of educational content, promoting a culture of continuous learning within organizations. GO1 aims to redefine the training experience by offering a modern user interface and a single subscription model that simplifies access to quality education.

Vitruvian Form

Seed Round in 2021
Vitruvian Form is a connected fitness company, bringing smart and engaging resistance training to the world. It manufactures connected fitness hardware, develops software, and fitness class content.

Vitruvian Form

Seed Round in 2020
Vitruvian Form is a connected fitness company, bringing smart and engaging resistance training to the world. It manufactures connected fitness hardware, develops software, and fitness class content.

Edstart

Series A in 2019
Edstart is a financial services company that provides an innovative platform designed to assist families in managing education expenses. By offering a straightforward and affordable financing solution, Edstart enables users to pay school fees through regular payment plans tailored to fit their budgets. The platform leverages modern technology and online processes to simplify the payment experience, addressing the challenges posed by rising educational costs. Its mission is to make education more accessible by ensuring that families can meet their financial obligations with ease.

humm

Pre Seed Round in 2019
humm is a neurotechnology company focused on developing non-invasive wearable products that enhance cognitive performance and learning capabilities. By leveraging advances in neuroscience, machine learning, and wearable technology, humm aims to translate complex research into user-friendly solutions for everyday individuals. Its flagship product is a clinically validated patch that, when worn for 15 minutes, can significantly improve working memory for up to 90 minutes by stimulating the brain's executive functions. This innovative approach offers a safe alternative to traditional medications and supplements, promoting mental well-being and encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. Through its technology, humm seeks to empower individuals to maximize their cognitive potential and reclaim the joy of learning at any stage of life.

Enroly

Seed Round in 2019
Enroly Ltd is a software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a peer-to-peer international student recruitment and agent aggregation platform. Founded in 2017, Enroly offers comprehensive support to prospective international students, providing impartial guidance, application assistance, and visa help. The company focuses on automating the admissions and onboarding processes for universities, enhancing the enrollment experience by simplifying the confirmation of acceptance, visa processing, and arrival administration. This streamlined approach reduces repetitive tasks for staff, allowing educational institutions to improve their enrollment systems and minimize errors during the post-acceptance phase.

GO1

Series B in 2019
GO1 operates a platform designed to enhance workforce skills through on-demand training and a comprehensive library of online learning resources. It focuses on onboarding, compliance, and professional development, providing organizations with a streamlined approach to procuring and delivering training content. With an integration into Microsoft Teams, users can access and engage with learning materials directly within their workplace environment. The platform facilitates the discovery, consumption, sharing, and discussion of educational content, promoting a culture of continuous learning within organizations. GO1 aims to redefine the training experience by offering a modern user interface and a single subscription model that simplifies access to quality education.

Vygo

Seed Round in 2018
Vygo is an education platform that creates a social community for learners by connecting them with mentors, advisors, tutors, and other support services within their educational institutions. The platform organizes these resources, enabling students to easily engage with the necessary support regardless of their location. Vygo aims to enhance the educational experience by providing tools that facilitate private tutoring and personalized assistance, both on-campus and online. By collaborating with universities worldwide, Vygo helps institutions transform their social support ecosystems, thereby improving student outcomes and expanding their overall impact in the educational sector.

Wonde

Venture Round in 2018
Wonde operates a platform that provides schools with the tools to manage their school data. Its solution allows schools to control their school data; approve, decline, and monitor those who integrate with their data; and receive monthly reports and manage the application. The company’s solution also allows developers to view the status of existing integrations and request access to new school data, as well as school data integration. In addition, it offers reporting tools to the school senior leadership team. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

humm

Angel Round in 2018
humm is a neurotechnology company focused on developing non-invasive wearable products that enhance cognitive performance and learning capabilities. By leveraging advances in neuroscience, machine learning, and wearable technology, humm aims to translate complex research into user-friendly solutions for everyday individuals. Its flagship product is a clinically validated patch that, when worn for 15 minutes, can significantly improve working memory for up to 90 minutes by stimulating the brain's executive functions. This innovative approach offers a safe alternative to traditional medications and supplements, promoting mental well-being and encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. Through its technology, humm seeks to empower individuals to maximize their cognitive potential and reclaim the joy of learning at any stage of life.

HappyCo

Series A in 2018
HappyCo Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the real estate rental industry, focusing on property management and maintenance operations. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspection data and staff remotely, and a business intelligence tool for real-time analysis of operational performance metrics. HappyCo's platform replaces traditional paper-based processes with digital solutions, enhancing efficiency in multifamily residential, commercial real estate, and other sectors. Its offerings include tools for due diligence, lease file audits, and asset management, all aimed at improving operational visibility and resident satisfaction.

Tuggl

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Tuggl is an online shopping platform that facilitates on-demand deliveries from local pharmacies. It allows customers to search for products available at various stores within their city and provides real-time inventory information. Users can interact with in-store staff for recommendations, enhancing their shopping experience. Tuggl aims to blend the modern convenience of online shopping with the traditional retail experience, ensuring that customers can shop locally while enjoying quick and efficient delivery services.

Teamline

Seed Round in 2017
Teamline is a project management tool that integrates seamlessly with Slack, enhancing team collaboration and task management. It offers users a comprehensive view of their assigned tasks across multiple projects, allowing for effective tracking and oversight. The platform enables managers to assign tasks and monitor progress, facilitating actionable conversations and improving team efficiency. By consolidating project management functions within an intuitive interface, Teamline supports teams in staying organized and focused on their objectives.

Vend

Series D in 2016
Vend Limited develops cloud-based point of sale (POS) software that provides comprehensive retail management solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Vend's platform enables retailers to manage their operations efficiently across various sectors, including fashion, health and beauty, and food and drink. The software offers features such as product management, inventory tracking, customer management, e-commerce integration, and loyalty programs. Vend operates in both online and offline modes, allowing users to continue sales even without internet access. The platform integrates seamlessly with other business tools, including accounting and employee scheduling applications, and provides real-time reporting capabilities. Vend’s subscription-based model eliminates the need for backups or upgrades, allowing retailers to focus on their core business rather than IT concerns.

HappyCo

Series A in 2016
HappyCo Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the real estate rental industry, focusing on property management and maintenance operations. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspection data and staff remotely, and a business intelligence tool for real-time analysis of operational performance metrics. HappyCo's platform replaces traditional paper-based processes with digital solutions, enhancing efficiency in multifamily residential, commercial real estate, and other sectors. Its offerings include tools for due diligence, lease file audits, and asset management, all aimed at improving operational visibility and resident satisfaction.

Vend

Series C in 2015
Vend Limited develops cloud-based point of sale (POS) software that provides comprehensive retail management solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Vend's platform enables retailers to manage their operations efficiently across various sectors, including fashion, health and beauty, and food and drink. The software offers features such as product management, inventory tracking, customer management, e-commerce integration, and loyalty programs. Vend operates in both online and offline modes, allowing users to continue sales even without internet access. The platform integrates seamlessly with other business tools, including accounting and employee scheduling applications, and provides real-time reporting capabilities. Vend’s subscription-based model eliminates the need for backups or upgrades, allowing retailers to focus on their core business rather than IT concerns.

SonicEnergy™

Venture Round in 2014
SonicEnergy, Inc. is a wireless power startup that transmits power to charge electronic devices over-the-air. Its ultrasonic technology comprises a transmitter, which emits a high-frequency sound that is inaudible to users and their pets; and transmits power directly to receivers requesting power, which convert power to usable electrical energy using energy-harvesting technology. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
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