Newlin

Newlin is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It focuses on connecting entrepreneurs with early-stage financing, facilitating the transition from innovative ideas to viable businesses. The firm invests in pre-seed, seed, and series A companies across various industries, including the Internet of Things, smart hardware, mobile technology, food tech, insurance technology, and B2B2C sectors. Newlin aims to support startups across North and South America by providing both financial resources and consulting services to help them grow and succeed.

Grant Newlin

Founder, General Partner

19 past transactions

Kigüi

Seed Round in 2024
Kigüi operates a platform designed to enhance the food supply chain by addressing the challenges of food waste in supermarkets. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to monitor and manage expiration dates of consumer packaged goods (CPGs) from manufacturers to retail outlets. By tracking stock levels and suggesting appropriate product replenishments, Kigüi helps optimize inventory management. Additionally, the platform encourages consumers to purchase items nearing their expiration dates through incentives and rewards, ultimately aiming to reduce food waste and minimize the environmental impact associated with unsold products.

Taxo

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Taxo develops specialized taxation software aimed at providing tailored solutions for accountants. The software includes features for taxation, tracking, automation, and communication, enhancing the efficiency of accounting practices. It offers a client terminal for sharing tax reports and invoices, and incorporates functionalities that trigger email alerts, facilitating improved communication between accountants and their clients. This focus on customization and automation helps accountants manage their work more effectively.

Nuu

Series A in 2023
Nuu is a food-based company that makes old-fashioned food with future generations in mind. Nuu is not to make the best products in the world, but the best products for the world.

PartnerSlate

Seed Round in 2023
PartnerSlate is an online platform designed to facilitate strategic partnerships between food and beverage brands and manufacturing and packaging partners across North America. The platform enables brands to discover and connect with contract manufacturers by streamlining the manufacturing process through various criteria, such as location, capabilities, and product categories. This approach helps brands identify suitable production companies that align with their needs, ultimately supporting them in bringing their products to market efficiently. PartnerSlate serves as a valuable resource for the food industry, fostering relationships that enhance collaboration and drive business growth.

Flor e Fruto

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Flor E Fruto is a food technology company that operates an online marketplace designed to connect small fruit and vegetable producers directly with the retail market. By leveraging data, the platform effectively matches the offerings of producers with the purchasing needs of retailers, considering factors such as volume, quality, and price forecasts. This approach eliminates intermediaries, allowing small businesses to engage with buyers more efficiently, thereby increasing farmers' income and contributing to more stable market dynamics. The company's mission emphasizes a positive impact on both the environment and the communities it serves.

Finanex

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Finanex operates a finance platform designed to provide digital trade finance support to small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Latin America. The company focuses on enhancing the export capabilities of these businesses, particularly those involved in food exports, by offering tailored financial solutions that address the unique challenges of agriculture and production. By facilitating same-day funding and personalized service, Finanex aims to increase export volumes while generating a sustainable impact in rural communities facing economic vulnerabilities. This approach not only supports the growth of agribusinesses but also contributes to addressing food deficits in various countries.

Shelfleet

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Shelfleet is a company that provides a platform for online brands to discover, connect, and rent retail shelf space. It focuses on facilitating connections between brands and retailers, particularly local independent businesses. By offering a shelf and wall rental service, Shelfleet enables retail stores to partner with independent brands in their vicinity, thereby supporting these businesses in their growth and development. The platform aims to create opportunities for brand visibility and enhance the retail experience for both consumers and business owners.

PetPair

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PetPair operates a pet adoption marketplace focused on enhancing the pet acquisition process. By utilizing the expertise of dog fosters, the company creates demand for adoptable dogs from shelters and rescues, thereby streamlining the adoption experience for prospective pet owners. PetPair's platform not only saves time for adopters but also aims to improve adoption success rates by facilitating connections between adopters and a nationwide network of fosters. Additionally, the company assists shelters by matching and transporting animals, fostering lasting relationships between new pet parents and their pets. Through its comprehensive approach, PetPair prioritizes the needs of pets while simplifying the journey of finding a new companion.

Figuro

Funding Round in 2022
Figuro specializes in transforming traditional insurance agents and brokers into modern insurtech entities through its innovative online platform. The company addresses significant inefficiencies in the insurance industry by offering a Workflow Productivity System that automates various tasks. This platform centralizes data from multiple carriers, enabling agents to manage client and policy information effectively. Key features include automatic quote generation, automated completion of PDF forms, and data analysis tools that facilitate informed decision-making. By streamlining administrative and sales processes, Figuro empowers agents to deliver a digital-first experience to their clients, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in operations across the insurance sector, particularly in Latin America.

24SEVEN

Seed Round in 2022
Empowering the community by creating a network of trusted resellers (mom n pop stores /kiryana) for FMCG, produce and digital financial services. Our goal is to accelerate the growth of these stores in unison through branding and digitization, enabling us to connect to the households in our community.

Sigo Seguros

Seed Round in 2022
Sigo Seguros operates an online auto insurance platform tailored for the Latino market. The company focuses on delivering lower-cost car insurance policies by leveraging data and automation. Its platform features transparent pricing and does not require credit checks, making it accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, Sigo Seguros offers services in Spanish, ensuring that users can easily obtain and manage their car insurance through digital tools.

SipScience

Seed Round in 2021
SipScience is an analytics company that focuses on the regulated beverage alcohol industry, which traditionally lacks consumer behavior data from bars and restaurants. The company offers a consumer app that facilitates contactless payments and provides a subscription model allowing users to access 50% discounts on drinks. Notably, SipScience is the only platform with regulatory approval to offer on-premise alcohol discounts nationwide, and it incurs no cost for participating venues. By leveraging the consumer data collected through its app, SipScience conducts custom surveys, sales effect studies, and syndicated research, enabling brands, agencies, and marketers to gain valuable insights and conduct targeted marketing campaigns.

newtrul

Seed Round in 2021
Newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company connects shippers, brokers, and freight carriers through a centralized portal aimed at simplifying the process of truckload freight matching. By digitizing and aggregating shipment information into a spot marketplace, Newtrul enables trucking companies to easily search for and digitally book their next loads, enhancing efficiency in the freight industry.

24SEVEN

Seed Round in 2021
Empowering the community by creating a network of trusted resellers (mom n pop stores /kiryana) for FMCG, produce and digital financial services. Our goal is to accelerate the growth of these stores in unison through branding and digitization, enabling us to connect to the households in our community.

B2Z Insurance

Pre Seed Round in 2020
B2Z Insurance is a provider of business insurance focused on small and mid-sized enterprises. The company offers a range of coverage options, including cyber, automobile, general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability plans. Through its online platform, B2Z Insurance simplifies the insurance process for business owners by providing easy applications, digital quotes, and mobile claims. Utilizing third-party data, analytics, and machine learning, B2Z empowers clients to customize their insurance options and make informed decisions about their coverage needs. This approach distinguishes B2Z from traditional insurance companies, catering specifically to the needs of on-the-go business owners.

OPER

Seed Round in 2020
OPER, LLC is a mobile payment and rewards platform based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive app that enhances the dining experience by enabling users to order food, make payments, and earn rewards through cashback discounts. This platform not only facilitates transactions for restaurant customers but also allows various establishments to participate in the rewards program. Users can store their payment cards within the app and benefit from earning rewards across multiple categories, including food, clothing, and electronics.

Scenesave

Seed Round in 2019
SceneSave, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is the pioneer of a television shopping mobile application that allows viewers to purchase products they see on TV in real time. The application offers users the ability to shop for items and experiences featured in their favorite shows, enabling a seamless discovery process. Through this platform, users can explore curated looks created by professionals, as well as find dining locations and travel destinations showcased on television. SceneSave enhances the viewing experience by allowing consumers to browse, shop, and draw inspiration directly from the scenes and characters they admire.

PreFix

Seed Round in 2019
PreFix Inc. is a home care service provider based in Austin, Texas, specializing in preventive maintenance for appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. Founded in 2013, the company offers a wide range of services, including cleaning and inspecting water heaters, dryers, ovens, and dishwashers, as well as unclogging drains and changing filters. PreFix aims to alleviate the maintenance burdens faced by homeowners and landlords, enabling them to efficiently address minor issues before they escalate. The company's platform allows users to easily schedule appointments for necessary repairs and maintenance, ultimately helping them save time and reduce annual maintenance costs by 30-50%.

Rose Spritz

Seed Round in 2019
Rose Spritz is an online shop that sells pineapple rose spritz, watermelon rose spritz, sauvignon blanc spritz, pinot noir spritz, oaked chardonnay spritz, and a classic rose spritz.
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