Geek Ventures

Geek Ventures is a New York City based venture capital firm that backs immigrant founders building scalable technology companies. It focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in the United States, targeting startups in business-to-business software as a service, business-to-consumer software, hardware, and deep technology sectors. By supporting founders at the earliest stages, Geek Ventures aims to help turn innovative ideas into sustainable, high-growth businesses.

Sviatoslava Luhovets

Analyst

Ihar Mahaniok

Managing Partner

44 past transactions

Debbie

Seed Round in 2025
Debbie is a mobile platform designed to help consumers achieve financial stability by rewarding them for reaching specific financial goals. Unlike traditional systems that reward spending, Debbie focuses on positive reinforcement and financial incentives to address negative behaviors contributing to financial insecurity. The company has assisted over 10,000 individuals in paying off more than $1 million in debt and saving over $10 million. Founded by experts with backgrounds in personal lending and venture capital, Debbie offers a platform that visualizes debt payoff progress and provides cashback for activities such as paying off credit cards, mortgages, buy now pay later services, side hustling, and medical debt payment.

Jome (formerly NewHomesMate)

Series A in 2024
Jome is an AI-powered marketplace to find, compare, and buy new construction homes.

Scalestack

Seed Round in 2024
Scalestack is an AI-powered platform that helps enterprise go-to-market (GTM) teams identify optimal targets for growth. It automates workflows, dynamically cleans and enriches data using customizable AI agents, providing better insights for targeting and prioritization. Scalestack serves large GTM teams, with customers including MongoDB, Redis, and Remote. It is SOC2 compliant and capable of handling any scale.

Wokelo AI

Seed Round in 2024
Wokelo AI is an advanced investment research platform that utilizes generative AI to automate complex research workflows, such as due diligence, sector analysis, and portfolio monitoring. Employing proprietary large language model-based agents, Wokelo streamlines the curation, synthesis, and triangulation of data, producing outputs that are ready for client use. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including private equity funds, investment banks, consulting firms, and corporate entities, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. By providing real-time analysis of companies, sectors, and products, Wokelo enhances the efficiency of investment and market research processes, shifting tasks traditionally performed by humans to automated solutions.

mbue

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mbue is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing artificial intelligence-based quality control tools for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Its web-based application is designed to instantly review technical drawings in portable document format, utilizing AI to identify subtle changes with precision, including modifications at the character level. By automating quality control processes, Mbue aims to help firms enhance their operational efficiency, save time and money, and reduce liability through user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products.

Filmustage

Seed Round in 2024
Filmustage is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in automating the script breakdown process for film and television productions using artificial intelligence. The platform can analyze up to 100 scenes per minute, generating comprehensive lists of required items and skills. Filmustage offers free 24/7 exports in Movie Magic Scheduling, PDF, and spreadsheet formats, aiming to streamline pre-production tasks for filmmakers.

Spike Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Spike Technologies, Inc. is a B2B data technology and artificial intelligence startup founded in 2022 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in API aggregation and data pipeline management, offering generative AI technology that enhances health data from wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Spike provides health and fitness data interpretation-as-a-service, allowing clients in sectors such as digital health, professional fitness, insurance, and automation to access and utilize user-generated data in both raw and structured formats. Additionally, Spike's technology facilitates the integration of wearable devices with various IoT sensors, simplifying the process for manufacturers by eliminating the need for costly back-end development.

Zendata

Seed Round in 2024
Zendata is a developer of a security platform focused on comprehensive data protection that goes beyond simple data mapping. The company’s platform provides valuable insights into data usage, identifies risks associated with third-party integrations, and ensures alignment with existing policies and data agreements. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Zendata integrates disparate data sources into a cohesive view, allowing organizations to unlock deeper insights while safeguarding security and compliance. This approach empowers engineering teams to enhance their privacy compliance, enabling organizations to effectively manage their data and mitigate the risks associated with its flow across various systems and third parties.

Competera

Seed Round in 2024
Competera is an AI-driven price optimization company that helps retailers maximize revenue through optimal pricing. Founded in 2014, it operates globally with headquarters in West Hollywood, California and offices in London, Singapore, and Kyiv. Competera's platform continuously calculates billions of price combinations to minimize financial losses by up to 6% of gross margin. It offers category-level pricing driven by demand patterns, efficient pricing management for any number of price lists, and a plug-and-play solution with easy onboarding.

Arvist

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Arvist is a technology company focused on enhancing the operational efficiency of warehouses and distribution centers through innovative digital twin technology. By leveraging existing data and security camera footage, Arvist develops critical visibility software that minimizes supply chain disruptions and reduces operational costs without necessitating additional infrastructure investments. The company's unique approach integrates artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights into productivity, safety, and responsiveness, ultimately driving cost savings and improving overall operational performance. Through this transformative technology, Arvist aims to revolutionize warehouse management and elevate safety standards within the industry.

FoodReady

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, FoodReady is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It assists food companies in generating compliance documentation and maintaining daily monitoring using AI-driven software. The platform automates aspects of food safety programs to improve accuracy, pass audits efficiently, and foster a culture of food safety.

GoCharlie.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
We're a generative artificial intelligence company leading the development of a goal-driven and multimodal engine: Charlie! Charlie helps entrepreneurs and enterprises create content that performs across text, images, and more. Imagine asking an AI to write a social media post that maximizes engagement with your target audience. At GoCharlie we know engagement means commerce, and we want to give you the tools to drive business through all your marketing channels.

TRL11

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TRL11 is a manufacturing company focused on the aviation and aerospace sectors, specializing in advanced technology solutions for the space economy. It develops sensor fusion components designed for satellite deployment, enhancing capabilities in the space industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including full-stack space communication, on-orbit service development, satellite rendezvous, and active debris removal. TRL11 provides essential products such as batteries and management systems that ensure satellites operate more safely, are lighter in weight, and have extended longevity.

MDisrupt

Seed Round in 2023
MDisrupt is a leading health expert marketplace specifically designed for the life sciences and healthtech sectors. The company connects organizations with thoroughly vetted experts in clinical, commercial, regulatory, and reimbursement fields through an AI-powered platform. This facilitates easy scheduling and engagement for consultations, advisory roles, and full-time positions. MDisrupt has assisted over 100 clients, ranging from startups to large enterprises, in efficiently building, commercializing, and scaling their healthcare products. Additionally, the platform supports clinically crowdsourced data generation, empowering patients and providers to make informed healthcare decisions. By streamlining access to expertise, MDisrupt aims to accelerate the development and market introduction of impactful health products.

ZenTrades

Pre Seed Round in 2023
ZenTrades is a company specializing in configurable field service management software tailored for blue-collar trade services. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to streamline operations within the commercial trades industry. Its platform includes a comprehensive suite of features, such as scheduling, routing, dispatching, ticketing, and hands-free options. By integrating these functionalities, ZenTrades enables trade businesses to enhance their efficiency and profitability, making it easier for them to manage their operations and deliver better services.

Neptyne

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Neptyne develops spreadsheet programmable tools designed to transform into comprehensive developer platforms. Their products aim to bridge the gap between data manipulation and coding, utilizing AI models for data summarization, refinement, and classification. This enables developers to integrate programming tools without resorting to macros or restricted scripting languages, automating reports, email results, and notifications via SMS/WhatsApp.

Filmustage

Seed Round in 2023
Filmustage is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in automating the script breakdown process for film and television productions using artificial intelligence. The platform can analyze up to 100 scenes per minute, generating comprehensive lists of required items and skills. Filmustage offers free 24/7 exports in Movie Magic Scheduling, PDF, and spreadsheet formats, aiming to streamline pre-production tasks for filmmakers.

Sensate

Seed Round in 2023
Sensate is a London‑based company that designs a palm‑sized wearable device and companion app to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep and concentration. The device sits on the chest and delivers sub‑audible tones that stimulate the vagus nerve, providing real‑time relaxation. It is part of BioSelf Technology’s product line and offers a subscription service alongside the hardware.

Debbie

Funding Round in 2023
Debbie is a mobile platform designed to help consumers achieve financial stability by rewarding them for reaching specific financial goals. Unlike traditional systems that reward spending, Debbie focuses on positive reinforcement and financial incentives to address negative behaviors contributing to financial insecurity. The company has assisted over 10,000 individuals in paying off more than $1 million in debt and saving over $10 million. Founded by experts with backgrounds in personal lending and venture capital, Debbie offers a platform that visualizes debt payoff progress and provides cashback for activities such as paying off credit cards, mortgages, buy now pay later services, side hustling, and medical debt payment.

Nomad Data

Seed Round in 2022
Nomad Data is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that has developed a marketplace designed to connect data buyers with data sellers effectively. The platform addresses the growing need for businesses to acquire specific data to solve their unique use cases. By allowing acquirers to submit their requirements, Nomad Data matches them with over 1,000 data providers in its network, ensuring that clients only access data relevant to their needs. The platform features cloud-based tools for data discovery and a search engine that facilitates the browsing of internal business information, structuring data files, and tracking activities. This approach enables clients to make well-informed decisions based on the data they acquire.

Spike Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Spike Technologies, Inc. is a B2B data technology and artificial intelligence startup founded in 2022 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in API aggregation and data pipeline management, offering generative AI technology that enhances health data from wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Spike provides health and fitness data interpretation-as-a-service, allowing clients in sectors such as digital health, professional fitness, insurance, and automation to access and utilize user-generated data in both raw and structured formats. Additionally, Spike's technology facilitates the integration of wearable devices with various IoT sensors, simplifying the process for manufacturers by eliminating the need for costly back-end development.

FoodReady

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, FoodReady is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It assists food companies in generating compliance documentation and maintaining daily monitoring using AI-driven software. The platform automates aspects of food safety programs to improve accuracy, pass audits efficiently, and foster a culture of food safety.

Spice AI

Seed Round in 2022
Spice AI is a technology startup based in Seattle, Washington, founded in June 2021 by former engineers from Microsoft and GitHub. The company aims to simplify the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, making these advanced technologies more accessible to developers. Spice AI's platform integrates an open-source decision engine with machine learning-ready data, allowing developers to create intelligent applications with ease. By streamlining the process, Spice AI aspires to democratize access to quality-of-life enhancing AI solutions, ultimately enabling a wider range of developers to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their projects.

Gradual Software

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gradual Software is a developer of an all-in-one community platform aimed at fostering purpose-led communities. The company specializes in workflow automation software that enhances professional publishing processes. Its platform integrates various features, including events, content, and communication tools, enabling community members to engage in messaging, discussions, and networking. By combining these elements, Gradual Software provides a comprehensive environment for users to connect and collaborate effectively.

SportsVisio

Venture Round in 2022
SportsVisio develops an AI-based sports statistics platform that uses computer vision on sports video feeds to capture statistical information. Its SV Record app enables users to record games using their phones and upload footage to the SV Cloud for analysis.

V-Art

Pre Seed Round in 2022
V-Art is a company that offers an automated intellectual property (IP) licensing solution aimed at brands, creators, and AI developers. Founded by experienced Ukrainian entrepreneurs, V-Art utilizes a B2B SaaS model to simplify the licensing process, facilitating content monetization while reducing legal risks. The company's platform specializes in verifying, securing, and tracking IP rights on supported blockchains, thereby enabling clients to monetize digital assets across various platforms. With a focus on innovation, V-Art is poised to influence the evolving $280 billion IP licensing market by leveraging its expertise in IP law, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology.

Competera

Seed Round in 2022
Competera is an AI-driven price optimization company that helps retailers maximize revenue through optimal pricing. Founded in 2014, it operates globally with headquarters in West Hollywood, California and offices in London, Singapore, and Kyiv. Competera's platform continuously calculates billions of price combinations to minimize financial losses by up to 6% of gross margin. It offers category-level pricing driven by demand patterns, efficient pricing management for any number of price lists, and a plug-and-play solution with easy onboarding.

Jome (formerly NewHomesMate)

Seed Round in 2022
Jome is an AI-powered marketplace to find, compare, and buy new construction homes.

Spokk

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Spokk is a B2C digital insurance platform specializing in microinsurance products tailored for digital natives. The company offers an accessible solution for users to protect themselves and their pets from various risks in both the physical and digital realms. Through its intuitive platform, customers can easily purchase insurance policies, file claims, and receive decisions regarding insured events almost instantly. The reimbursement process is streamlined, allowing users to receive payments directly to their payment cards, thereby simplifying the overall insurance experience.

Performica

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Performica is an AI-driven platform that helps manage employee retention by automating HR best practices. It uses data from communication tools to create detailed organizational maps, enabling managers to proactively retain employees.

VC Lab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
VC Lab is an accelerator based in San Francisco, California, established in 2020. It specializes in supporting the launch of new venture capital firms, including accelerators and funds focused on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments. The organization offers a virtual program designed to guide emerging managers through the complexities of starting and managing a venture capital firm. Participants benefit from a supportive community, tactical advice, and access to essential resources, all aimed at fostering growth and success in the venture capital landscape.

Insense

Seed Round in 2022
Insense operates a global marketplace connecting brands with over 20,000 vetted creators. It offers cost-efficient, mobile-first creator assets within 10 business days, along with managed services for creative editing and media buying. Clients have reported significant improvements in production costs (4x reduction), click-through rates (3x higher), and return on ad spend (up to 12x).

Yope

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Yope is a technology company that specializes in developing a unique social platform tailored for Generation Z. The Yope app functions as a social "Google Photos," focusing on sharing and chatting rather than just storage. It allows users to record real-time videos of themselves interacting with content on their smartphones or other devices, which can then be shared as a single video via messaging apps or social media platforms. This feature enables users to engage more dynamically with their followers, fostering a more interactive online experience.

SmartExpert — Employee development automation

Seed Round in 2022
SmartExpert will fit the needs of any company no matter its size or training type. Is the rate of development of employees not keeping up with the rate of development of the company? Leave it to SmartExpert We will help you: - Build an onboarding of recruits and induct them - To convey new information to 100 or 5000 employees - Understand what the potential of the team is, who needs to be trained, and who should be transferred further along the career ladder

Bowlton Kitchens

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bowlton Kitchens specializes in creating robotic kitchen solutions and digital management software tailored for the restaurant industry. Their robotic kitchens can produce up to 250 dishes per hour, including salads, soups, and hot bowls, effectively replacing the work of 13 cooks. This innovation significantly reduces production costs by two to three times and minimizes revenue losses during peak hours. Additionally, Bowlton Kitchens offers advanced software that streamlines kitchen operations with features such as automated inventory management, pantry management tools, and an integrated system that manages orders and workflow. This comprehensive platform allows for meal customization and helps stabilize food quality, addressing the challenges of labor shortages and high turnover in the restaurant sector.

ShapesXR

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ShapesXR enables users to instantly create fully immersive scenes and populate them with crucial artifacts which were previously impossible for people without the time and resources to develop costly physical environments, mock-ups, or experience laboratories.

Clueby

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clueby is a platform designed for paid question-and-answer sessions that connect influencers with individuals seeking advice or insights. By facilitating these interactions, Clueby allows influencers to monetize their expertise and engagement with their followers. The company aims to transform knowledge and attention into a valuable asset, providing a unique avenue for influencers to generate income while offering personalized guidance to those looking to benefit from their experience.

Noty.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Noty.ai is a platform that enhances productivity in video calls and meetings by transforming discussions into organized notes, action items, tasks, and events. The company's software utilizes advanced artificial general intelligence to transcribe conversations in real-time, ensuring that every word is captured and stored securely either on the device or in the cloud. Noty.ai integrates seamlessly with popular tools such as Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Slack, with plans to include Zoom in the future. By leveraging its conversational intelligence, the platform enables users to track meetings effectively and share insights promptly with team members and clients via links or email. This automation of digital routines not only boosts the efficiency of knowledge workers but also helps prevent information loss and maximizes the value of meetings.

Qibus

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Qibus is a company focused on advancing driverless mobility through its innovative remote driving software. By connecting existing vehicles to a network of remote operators, Qibus enables the remote control of cars, effectively replacing traditional drivers. The company's technology processes data to enhance autonomous driving systems, allowing users to experience safe driving techniques. Qibus aims to make driverless transportation accessible to all, fulfilling the promise of autonomous vehicles by leveraging automation and remote operation capabilities.

Narrative BI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Narrative BI is a no-code augmented analytics platform designed to transform raw data into actionable narratives for growth teams. The platform seamlessly integrates with various existing data sources, including marketing and CRM systems as well as product analytics tools. It employs advanced technologies such as natural language processing to automatically generate business insights, detect anomalies, and identify correlations within the data. Narrative BI's user-friendly interface, inspired by social media, facilitates collaboration and reporting, allowing users to uncover hidden trends and share insights effectively with their teams. By simplifying the analytics process, Narrative BI empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions with ease.

Spice AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Spice AI is a technology startup based in Seattle, Washington, founded in June 2021 by former engineers from Microsoft and GitHub. The company aims to simplify the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, making these advanced technologies more accessible to developers. Spice AI's platform integrates an open-source decision engine with machine learning-ready data, allowing developers to create intelligent applications with ease. By streamlining the process, Spice AI aspires to democratize access to quality-of-life enhancing AI solutions, ultimately enabling a wider range of developers to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their projects.

Gainy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gainy is a developer of a mobile application focused on personalized investment research tailored for retail investors. The application simplifies the investment process by helping users identify suitable stocks or cryptocurrencies based on their existing portfolios and personal financial goals. By distilling complex financial metrics into a user-friendly interface, Gainy enables individuals to make informed investment decisions without requiring extensive financial expertise. The platform employs a recommendation system similar to that of Pinterest, ensuring that users receive relevant insights and information that align with their investment preferences. This approach aims to enhance the confidence of retail investors in navigating the complexities of the financial markets.

Filmustage

Seed Round in 2021
Filmustage is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in automating the script breakdown process for film and television productions using artificial intelligence. The platform can analyze up to 100 scenes per minute, generating comprehensive lists of required items and skills. Filmustage offers free 24/7 exports in Movie Magic Scheduling, PDF, and spreadsheet formats, aiming to streamline pre-production tasks for filmmakers.

Kalading

Series A in 2015
Kalading is a provider of on-site automotive maintenance services, designed to connect auto repair professionals with drivers in need of vehicle repairs. The company offers a range of services, including home car maintenance, safety testing, and the replacement of critical components such as air conditioning filters and batteries. By focusing on convenience, security, and high-quality service, Kalading aims to enhance the vehicle maintenance experience for consumers while fostering community value and engagement.
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