SmoothBrain

SmoothBrain, established in 2022, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm. It focuses on investing in and providing strategic guidance to early-stage technology startups. Since its inception, the firm has supported seven companies.

Nick Mirchef

Co-Founder

Chris Pflanz

Co-Founder

2 past transactions

CargoSense

Series A in 2024
CargoSense, established in 2012 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializes in logistics oversight solutions for supply chain networks. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that combines data analytics, IoT sensors, and mobile applications to provide real-time visibility and control over shipments, particularly for temperature-sensitive and high-value goods. Its suite of solutions, including CargoSense Supply, Fresh, Clinical, and Control, ensures product quality, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization across various industries such as life sciences, food and beverage, and electronics.

Stamus Networks

Series A in 2023
Stamus Networks is a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and hunting systems, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of enterprise security teams. The company's primary offering, the Scirius Security Platform, serves as an advanced network detection and response solution that identifies urgent threats to critical assets and facilitates swift responses. The platform provides comprehensive threat detection, asset-oriented attack insights, and compatibility with third-party and custom threat intelligence, empowering organizations to effectively uncover and address serious risks arising from network activity. By focusing on the needs of defenders, Stamus Networks strives to create a safer environment for those they protect.
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