New Stack Ventures

Founded in 2015, New Stack Ventures is an early-stage venture firm based Chicago, Illinois. The firm targets pre-seed and seed stage startups; investing $400k - $700k from a fund and the largest AngelList syndicate in the Midwest -- including 1000+ angels and family offices.

Ariella Frank

Analyst

Austin Ju

Investor

Jason Komosa

Venture Partner

Gerry Paez

Investor

Nathan Pierotti

Investor

Nate Pierotti

Principal

David Scrim

Partner

Zeke Trezise

Associate

J.R. Moran

COO

Past deals in Illinois

@Hotel

Series A in 2022
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Fixer

Series A in 2021
Fixer is headache-free home repair. Customers book a skilled, experienced Fixer for any kind of home maintenance issue - confirming the hourly rate, estimate, and date + time online in seconds. The Fixer team handles any number of tasks big or small, often in just one visit. Quick, easy, finished. Fixer is a public benefit corp committed to providing training, certification and sustainable career paths for men and women in home repair and building trades.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2021
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Gather Voices

Seed Round in 2020
Gather Voices Inc. is a company that specializes in video relationship management, offering a platform designed to collect, manage, curate, and publish user-generated video content. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a user-friendly system that allows organizations to easily produce, edit, and share videos at scale. Its solutions cater to the growing demand for video content in various forms of communication, enabling businesses to effectively replace text with engaging video across websites, emails, and social media. By simplifying the video creation process, Gather Voices empowers organizations to enhance their outreach and engagement without requiring specialized skills or significant financial resources.

Tovala

Series B in 2020
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Winston Privacy

Venture Round in 2020
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Tovala

Series A in 2019
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2019
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Winston Privacy

Seed Round in 2018
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Draftbit

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Draftbit is a new way to build cross-platform, native iOS and Android apps in minutes instead of months. Whether you're a designer or developer, with Draftbit you can design your app visually, and then export clean, well-documented code and libraries that give you full control.

Draftbit

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Draftbit is a new way to build cross-platform, native iOS and Android apps in minutes instead of months. Whether you're a designer or developer, with Draftbit you can design your app visually, and then export clean, well-documented code and libraries that give you full control.

Hologram

Series A in 2017
Hologram, Inc. specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) device management and network connectivity. The company offers a platform that enables makers, OEMs, and systems integrators to create devices that connect to the Internet using cellular technology. Hologram's Konekt cloud acts as a data broker and database for both cellular and non-cellular devices, facilitating the routing and storage of generated data. This enables users to build and maintain necessary infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, Hologram provides a machine-to-machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that supports notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram aims to simplify the process of building connected hardware, offering a flexible platform that supports scalability and instant connectivity without minimum requirements.

Regroup

Series A in 2017
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

Hologram

Series A in 2017
Hologram, Inc. specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) device management and network connectivity. The company offers a platform that enables makers, OEMs, and systems integrators to create devices that connect to the Internet using cellular technology. Hologram's Konekt cloud acts as a data broker and database for both cellular and non-cellular devices, facilitating the routing and storage of generated data. This enables users to build and maintain necessary infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, Hologram provides a machine-to-machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that supports notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram aims to simplify the process of building connected hardware, offering a flexible platform that supports scalability and instant connectivity without minimum requirements.

Hologram

Seed Round in 2017
Hologram, Inc. specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) device management and network connectivity. The company offers a platform that enables makers, OEMs, and systems integrators to create devices that connect to the Internet using cellular technology. Hologram's Konekt cloud acts as a data broker and database for both cellular and non-cellular devices, facilitating the routing and storage of generated data. This enables users to build and maintain necessary infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, Hologram provides a machine-to-machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that supports notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram aims to simplify the process of building connected hardware, offering a flexible platform that supports scalability and instant connectivity without minimum requirements.

Jiobit

Seed Round in 2017
Jiobit specializes in real-time location tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that operates through a smartphone app, enabling users to locate their loved ones in various environments, including multi-level buildings and across more than 120 countries. The device is designed for longevity, boasting several weeks of battery life, and offers features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and detailed location history. Jiobit's innovative platform integrates advancements in hardware, cybersecurity, and consumer software to provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities. The team behind Jiobit consists of experienced engineers, designers, and marketers who have previously developed numerous successful consumer products. The company is headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.

PrintWithMe

Seed Round in 2016
PrintWithMe is the first network of wireless printer kiosks in the United States, offering convenient printing services in locations such as multifamily apartments, coffee shops, hotels, and co-working spaces. Operating in 47 states, the company allows users to print securely and reliably from any digital device with just a few clicks. PrintWithMe's services are particularly beneficial for remote and hybrid work environments, enabling customers to print and pay quickly via email. The company also employs predictive analytics to automate paper and toner management for businesses, simplifying operational logistics. Since its inception in 2014, PrintWithMe has printed over 5 million pages on eco-sustainable paper, helping communities reduce individual electronic waste by an average of 550 pounds per year.

Tovala

Seed Round in 2016
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Regroup

Seed Round in 2016
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

Tovala

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
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