Ringleader Ventures

Ringleader Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2013 and located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in partnering with Fortune 500 companies to identify their strategic needs and challenges. By understanding these "itches," Ringleader Ventures seeks out startups that can address these issues effectively. In addition to its investment activities, the firm offers advisory services to help clients navigate the complexities of the startup ecosystem. Through its unique approach, Ringleader Ventures aims to create mutually beneficial relationships between established corporations and emerging companies.

Jordan Buller

Principal

Maria Ferrante-Schepis

Partner

7 past transactions

Page Vault

Series A in 2016
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Appcast

Series A in 2015
Appcast is a programmatic job advertising platform that allows employers to promote job openings across a vast network of job and consumer sites on a pay-per-applicant basis. This innovative approach enables talent acquisition leaders to optimize their recruitment advertising budgets by charging only for completed job applications on the employer's career site. Founded in 2014 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Appcast leverages advanced programmatic technology to enhance recruitment advertising efficiency. The platform offers various tools, including Clickcast for centralized management of recruitment media, Xcelerate for job advertising exchange, and Ad Manager for performance tracking. Appcast caters to over 200 clients across diverse sectors such as retail, healthcare, and technology, supporting agencies and job boards in managing their recruitment efforts effectively. The company operates additional offices in Boston, Minsk, and Fredericton and functions as a subsidiary of StepStone Deutschland GmbH.

Rivet

Venture Round in 2015
Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

Rivet

Venture Round in 2014
Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

Rivet

Convertible Note in 2014
Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

RIVS

Series A in 2013
RIVS, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based digital interviewing software solutions, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the company offers a web-based platform that facilitates digital voice and video interviews, along with automated written, voice, and video interviewing features. RIVS also provides tools for scheduling live interviews, whether conducted via voice, video, or in-person. The software is designed to help organizations streamline their hiring processes by minimizing time spent on low-value activities, such as coordinating interview schedules and interviewing unsuitable candidates.

Positivity

Venture Round in 2013
Positivity, LLC designs and provides trainings and programs for employee. The company trains employees on productivity, positivity, and work ethics. It designs psychological and emotional intelligence exercises to help companies attract and retain employees. The company also provides live one-on-one coaching calls. Positivity, LLC was founded in 2012 and is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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