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, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Reston, Virginia, that specializes in providing logistics oversight solutions for supply chain networks. Founded in 2012, CargoSense offers a range of collaborative supply chain software and applications tailored to various industries, including transportation, life sciences, and food and beverage. Its suite of products includes CARGOSENSE SUPPLY for cold chain oversight, CARGOSENSE FRESH for compliance with regulations, CARGOSENSE CLINICAL for monitoring clinical trials, and CARGOSENSE CONTROL for real-time load sensor management. The company utilizes advanced data analytics, cloud-based storage, and Bluetooth sensors to deliver comprehensive visibility into shipment conditions, including temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors. This enables customers to ensure product quality, comply with regulatory standards, and reduce shipping costs while minimizing product loss. CargoSense's innovative approach effectively transforms logistics data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across diverse sectors.

Stamus Networks

Series A in 2023
Stamus Networks is a global provider of high-performance network detection and response systems designed to enhance the capabilities of enterprise security teams. The company focuses on developing solutions that expose serious and imminent threats to critical assets, empowering rapid response to mitigate risks. Its flagship product, the Scirius Security Platform, offers a comprehensive approach to network-based threat detection and hunting, delivering real-time insights into network activity. By supporting third-party and custom threat intelligence, Stamus Networks enables organizations to uncover urgent threats and streamline their response efforts, ultimately reinforcing the role of defenders in safeguarding digital environments against well-funded adversaries.
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