Liquid 2 Ventures

Liquid 2 Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that provides seed- and early-stage capital to technology startups. The firm supports founders across technology sectors and seeks to partner with ambitious teams developing innovative software and related technologies.

Michael Ma

General Partner

Mike Miller

General Partner

Nathaniel Montana

General Partner

Elizabeth Montana-Luciano

Director of Operations

Matthew Mulvey

Partner

Past deals in Procurement

Sweetspot

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sweetspot is a technology company that uses artificial intelligence to assist businesses in navigating the government contracting process. Its platform streamlines the bidding process by employing AI-powered search algorithms to identify and match relevant government contracts with a company's services, thereby enhancing their chances of success in government contract procurement.

Gearflow

Series A in 2022
Gearflow streamlines parts procurement for heavy equipment fleets by offering a unified platform that enhances supplier access, communication, and reporting.

Pandas

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pandas is a B2B e-commerce platform that facilitates connections between Asian manufacturers and small merchants in Latin America. By leveraging foreign relationships and technology services, the company provides access to quality inventory from Asia, catering specifically to the needs of local small and micro-enterprises. This approach allows Latin American merchants to source unique products that are otherwise difficult to obtain, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the market. Through its innovative platform, Pandas aims to streamline the supply chain and support the growth of small businesses in the region.

Amiloz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Amiloz is a B2B marketplace that supplies CPG inventory to local corner shops. Amiloz was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Iztapalapa, Mexico.

Vendease

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Vendease is an online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria. It enables restaurants across Africa to order supplies directly from farms and manufacturers, digitizing procurement processes, automating inventory management, and providing analytics for improved profitability.

Gearflow

Seed Round in 2021
Gearflow streamlines parts procurement for heavy equipment fleets by offering a unified platform that enhances supplier access, communication, and reporting.

Constrafor

Seed Round in 2021
Constrafor is a technology company focused on the construction sector, providing a cloud-based platform designed to enhance productivity and financial management for general contractors and subcontractors. The platform simplifies and standardizes essential back-office tasks, such as subcontractor procurement, contract management, invoice processing, and diversity procurement, all within a single interface. For general contractors, Constrafor facilitates efficient interactions with subcontractors by managing bids, deadlines, and communication with suppliers. Subcontractors benefit from features like fast receivables financing through an Early Pay Program, which accelerates payment cycles and improves cash flow, enabling them to take on additional projects. By integrating these functionalities, Constrafor aims to revolutionize the construction industry's procurement processes.

Vendease

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Vendease is an online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria. It enables restaurants across Africa to order supplies directly from farms and manufacturers, digitizing procurement processes, automating inventory management, and providing analytics for improved profitability.

Constrafor

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Constrafor is a technology company focused on the construction sector, providing a cloud-based platform designed to enhance productivity and financial management for general contractors and subcontractors. The platform simplifies and standardizes essential back-office tasks, such as subcontractor procurement, contract management, invoice processing, and diversity procurement, all within a single interface. For general contractors, Constrafor facilitates efficient interactions with subcontractors by managing bids, deadlines, and communication with suppliers. Subcontractors benefit from features like fast receivables financing through an Early Pay Program, which accelerates payment cycles and improves cash flow, enabling them to take on additional projects. By integrating these functionalities, Constrafor aims to revolutionize the construction industry's procurement processes.

Shelf Engine

Series A in 2020
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

BuildPlane

Venture Round in 2020
BuildPlane is a project management software designed for commercial construction. It automates workflows such as submittals, startup documents, pay applications, RFPs, change orders, and financial status tracking. By streamlining paperwork and communications, BuildPlane enables project managers to focus on executing projects more effectively.

Vendr

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Vendr is a SaaS-based platform that streamlines software procurement for businesses. It offers services such as commercial negotiations, renewal management, and contract logistics to help companies efficiently manage their software purchases.

Rippling

Series A in 2019
Rippling provides an integrated platform that combines HR, IT, payroll, and spend management to streamline the entire employee lifecycle. It automates onboarding, offboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and tax forms, and centralizes employee data and access management (devices, software, and email accounts) to reduce administrative work. The platform supports compliance monitoring, real-time financial visibility, and dynamic spend policies, enabling seamless IT provisioning, access control, and unified management. By removing manual tasks and enabling faster onboarding, Rippling helps companies save time, cut costs, and focus on growth.

Pattern Brands

Seed Round in 2018
Pattern operates an online marketplace focused on home products, aiming to create a family of consumer goods brands united by a common mission. The company offers a range of items, including storage boxes, kitchen tools, and serving trays, all made from sustainable materials. By curating product selections tailored to specific rooms such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, Pattern enables customers to easily find and purchase eco-friendly products that enhance their living spaces. The brand emphasizes building personal relationships with consumers to better understand and meet their needs.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2017
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Shelf Engine

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Symple

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Symple, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an online platform for business payments. Founded in 2015 by engineers from Stanford and USC, Symple's platform allows businesses to send and track invoices online, receive payments directly into their bank accounts, and manage customer interactions effectively. It enables vendors to digitize paper invoices, monitor spending and due dates, and streamline bill payments. The platform caters to a wide range of users, including bars, restaurants, startups, and larger manufacturers, by automating purchasing processes and facilitating digital payments. By eliminating manual workflows and providing real-time updates on payment activities, Symple aims to enhance operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Materialist

Seed Round in 2015
Materialist is an online shopping platform that facilitates the procurement of building materials for designers, architects, and builders. By offering a comprehensive resource for discovering and ordering various building products and surfaces, the company streamlines the purchasing process, allowing users to efficiently compare options and make purchases from multiple suppliers. This innovative approach not only saves time but also reduces costs associated with sourcing materials for interior projects.
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