Navigate Ventures

Navigate Ventures is an early/mid growth stage fund that invests in emerging B2B Enterprise SaaS & Internet companies between their Series A and Growth rounds. Navigate looks to invest in companies with great teams, strong traction, and demonstrated product market fit, where the early venture risk is mitigated. The strategy aims for a short holding period, and offers LP co-investment without fees. The partners have 130+ years of investing, advising and operating experience in enterprise software and are focused on helping entrepreneurs prepare for rapid growth, scaling, expansion, and getting to a growth round.

Ivan Nikkhoo

Managing Partner

10 past transactions

Greenscreens AI

Seed Round in 2022
GreenScreens helps 3PLs increase broker margin contribution by helping price confidently, quickly, and effectively. Leveraging machine learning, proprietary datasets, and advanced techniques in behavioral economics, GS can help you find the money that's been left on the table, coach your team to be as effective as they can be, and decrease the time to close loads.

Fama

Series B in 2022
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2021
Barn2Door, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace that connects local farms with chefs, facilitating the sale of local food products. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that allows farmers to list a variety of food items, including pastured meats, jams, and heirloom produce, as well as non-food products like firewood and soaps. The platform simplifies the ordering process by enabling users to place orders, receive notifications, and track payments and deliveries. Additionally, Barn2Door manages inventory online and automates orders across various channels, helping farmers streamline their operations and increase sales. By making local food more accessible and discoverable, Barn2Door aims to enhance the relationship between farmers and their buyers, promoting sustainable agriculture and local economies.

Zeno (Oklahoma)

Seed Round in 2021
Zeno, based in Oklahoma and Austin, operates a cloud-based platform tailored for energy companies, investors, and partners seeking to navigate the evolving market landscape. The company focuses on enhancing business performance by unlocking data and offering real-time insights that enable informed decision-making. Zeno's Energy Operating System connects various aspects of an organization, automating repetitive tasks and providing clarity to improve operational efficiency. By equipping energy-focused organizations with modern tools, Zeno aims to facilitate the identification and pursuit of new investment opportunities, ultimately contributing to a more data-driven and sustainable future in the energy sector.

Stellar

Series A in 2021
Stellar, operating under the name Integrity First Maintenance and Restoration, focuses on property maintenance and contracting services, including electrical work, plumbing, painting, and landscaping. Founded in 2016 by Dustin Marx and Danny Feldman in Dallas, Texas, the company aims to transform the maintenance industry by prioritizing integrity and customer satisfaction. It serves single-family and multi-family rental property owners, managers, and real estate investment trusts. By 2018, Stellar had grown into a national brand, employing a dedicated team and partnering with over 100 contractors. The company's innovative business model allows contractors to choose their workload while emphasizing exceptional service. This approach has contributed to Stellar's rapid expansion, positioning it as one of the largest maintenance providers in the sector, dedicated to positively impacting clients' lives through reliable and ethical service.

VNTANA

Series A in 2021
VNTANA's 3D Collaboration Platform automatically creates 3D web and AR experiences from your manufacturing design files proven to more than double online sales while reducing returns. Our smart algorithms get rid of the need for manual 3D artist work by automatically optimizing and converting 3D assets to ready to use files for Snap, Facebook, Instagra, Google, Shopify, SAP, Unity, and other 3D platforms for advertising and ecommerce.

UneeQ

Series A in 2020
UneeQ is a company that specializes in creating engaging, AI-powered digital humans designed to enhance customer interactions. These digital humans serve as virtual brand ambassadors, enabling businesses to foster emotional connections with their customers through empathy and personalized engagement. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Automatic Speech Recognition and Text to Speech, UneeQ’s platform allows organizations to craft unique, real-time interactions that transcend traditional chatbots and websites. The platform's capabilities span various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail, providing services such as customer advisory, employee assistance, and tailored content delivery. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, UneeQ also has offices in San Francisco and Melbourne, serving a diverse global clientele across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

BlueX

Venture Round in 2020
BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. Founded in 2018 and based in Diamond Bar, California, with an additional office in Taiwan, the company offers a digitized platform that allows carriers to monetize their networks and enables trade service providers to expand their customer reach. BlueX provides enterprise shippers with access to tier 1 services and competitive rates through its BlueX Rate Management System, which automatically updates spot and contract rates from ocean carriers via direct digital connections. The platform also integrates various trade services, such as insurance, customs, and financing, to facilitate a seamless experience for users. By digitizing logistical workflows and employing AI-driven trade expertise, BlueX aims to democratize access to capital and enhance global trade efficiency.

Fama

Series A in 2020
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Oden Technologies

Series A in 2020
Oden Technologies Ltd. provides real-time data analytics solutions for manufacturers. The company offers ODEN System, which includes HUGIN, a device that collects data in real-time from industrial machines; and provides a cloud based dashboard to track and measure the performance of factory and production lines to find the causes to rejections and downtime, and to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. Oden Technologies Ltd. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with a location in New York, New York.
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