Sente Ventures

Sente Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2008. The firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including food, agriculture, water, digital health, supply chain, transportation, and industrial markets. Sente operates an international technology startup program that fosters collaboration among corporations, public institutions, investors, and startups to scale innovative ideas. Through a structured investment approach, Sente supports early-stage mobility startups by providing access to its extensive network of corporate partners, municipalities, and industry experts. This program is designed to help startups transition from the idea stage to growth, leveraging Sente's proven methodologies and resources to facilitate their entry into U.S. markets with well-developed commercial strategies.

Emirhan Sahinoz

Associate

8 past transactions

iShence AgTech

Convertible Note in 2021
iShence AgTech specializes in providing affordable and effective agricultural solutions by integrating agronomic expertise with advanced technology. The company has developed a plant lighting system that automates, monitors, and controls various aspects of the growing process. Its modular offerings include sensors and hydroponic controllers, which facilitate automatic control of environmental factors, deliver real-time alerts, and enable data logging and analytics. These innovations assist farmers in making informed decisions regarding critical activities such as irrigation and fertilization, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and productivity of their agricultural operations.

AGEYE

Convertible Note in 2021
AgEye is the first AIoT platform for indoor farming that monitors every moment, of every plant to create a self-regulating, interconnected system for improving the growing of crops through the use of deep learning technologies. Our patent pending technology reduces an indoor farm’s dependency on highly skilled labor by more than 50% - while also increasing the quality, predictability and profitability of the operation.

TradeMonday

Seed Round in 2020
TradeMonday, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service machine learning market intelligence platform designed for retailers across various sectors, including fashion, cosmetics, food, electronics, and toys. Established in 2016 and based in New York, with an additional office in Hong Kong, the company offers the Retail Experimental Platform (REP!) which transforms market transaction data into actionable insights. This platform allows retailers and brand owners to simulate business strategies and manage operational risks by analyzing diverse data sources such as product performance, social media, and in-store traffic. Additionally, TradeMonday provides REP Lite!, a mobile application that helps users visualize sales revenue and volume through visual search. The platform enables businesses to uncover insights related to sales patterns, customer behavior, and market trends, thereby assisting in decision-making and optimizing sales margins.

CityMaaS

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CityMaaS Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in providing personalized travel assistance for individuals with disabilities through its mobile application, CityMaaS Assist. Launched in 2018, the platform offers an end-to-end service that includes route discovery, essential travel information, and integrated booking and payment options for door-to-door journeys in urban environments. The application features a self-adapting user interface designed specifically for various disabilities, while its machine learning algorithms continuously analyze user travel behavior to deliver optimal travel options in real time. Additionally, CityMaaS offers a SaaS platform called CityMaaS Optimised Dynamic Interface Engine, which enhances user interaction with mobility applications through a range of tools, including a design library and interaction analysis features.

CleanAI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
CleanAI is a platform for automated dirt & hazards detection in car interiors, public transport and other environments. CleanAI uses deep neural network models capable of detecting dirt, rubbish, lost belongings, spills and other hazards in different environments. The extensive data models and custom approach to dirt & hazards detection are unique and result in very accurate detection.

NiveauUp

Pre Seed Round in 2019
NiveauUp specializes in the manufacturing of fast-charging lithium batteries that enhance power storage efficiency. The company offers advanced battery technologies that are active material agnostic, allowing for the production of high-performance battery cells. These batteries are designed to charge rapidly, have a longer lifespan, and maintain high energy density. By focusing on these innovative features, NiveauUp enables clients to effectively address their unique power requirements and achieve specific energy goals in a cost-effective manner.

Moja Ride

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Moja Ride is a Mobility-as-a-Service platform focused on enhancing transportation options in emerging markets. It operates a transportation booking platform that consolidates various public transport services into a single mobile application. Users can easily find and book trips with taxis, minibusses, and buses, while the platform also provides ticketing, reservation, and ride information. Additionally, it offers a mobile fare collection system for drivers, streamlining the payment process. By integrating these services, Moja Ride aims to simplify urban mobility and improve access to transportation for users in developing regions.

Shuttle Planet

Seed Round in 2018
Shuttle Planet is a transportation booking platform designed to facilitate seamless, low-cost, and safe travel for users. It connects individuals and businesses through a hybrid system that combines on-demand and scheduled transportation options, thereby accommodating both regular and irregular travel needs. The platform optimizes vehicle occupancy and enhances transporter profitability by aggregating demand for long-distance passenger transport. It caters to small and medium-sized transport businesses while also being capable of integrating with enterprise-level systems and supporting AI-driven vehicles. Shuttle Planet aims to make shared transportation more accessible, particularly in areas less served by traditional public transport, allowing users to book rides conveniently whenever and wherever needed.
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