Twelve19 Ventures

Twelve19 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2014. The firm focuses on making angel, seed, and venture investments in early-stage and growth companies. It seeks to partner with strong, innovative entrepreneurs and management teams, providing the necessary support to help these businesses succeed.

Jason DeStigter

Managing Partner

6 past transactions

Koloni

Seed Round in 2022
Koloni operates a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that facilitates a range of services, including delivery networks and luggage storage solutions. The company aims to promote sustainability by reducing ownership of items and enhancing access to shared resources within neighborhoods. Its innovative smart locker system combines physical multi-compartment storage with software that enables users to rent or sell small items, such as sports equipment, thereby fostering affordable sharing opportunities for bikes, scooters, and other items in communities that typically lack such access. Koloni's solutions are designed to streamline asset management and improve convenience for users.

Koloni

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Koloni operates a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that facilitates a range of services, including delivery networks and luggage storage solutions. The company aims to promote sustainability by reducing ownership of items and enhancing access to shared resources within neighborhoods. Its innovative smart locker system combines physical multi-compartment storage with software that enables users to rent or sell small items, such as sports equipment, thereby fostering affordable sharing opportunities for bikes, scooters, and other items in communities that typically lack such access. Koloni's solutions are designed to streamline asset management and improve convenience for users.

Pitchly

Convertible Note in 2019
Pitchly, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based content services platform tailored for merger and acquisition professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, Pitchly's platform allows users to create and manage custom databases that catalog proprietary experience and intellectual property. The service is designed for investment banks, accounting firms, and law firms, enabling non-technical users to easily generate data-driven documents in PowerPoint and Word, linking to various internal data sources such as Excel, SQL, and Salesforce. By aggregating disparate information, Pitchly significantly reduces the time needed to create complex documents and eliminates errors, thus enhancing efficiency in data management and presentation. Users can also create custom forms to ensure they are accessing the most current data, further streamlining their workflows.

MākuSafe

Seed Round in 2019
MākuSafe Corp. is a technology company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, that specializes in wearable technology aimed at enhancing workplace safety and productivity. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a two-piece armband equipped with sensors that collect environmental data, including location and motion speed, as well as indicators of near-miss accidents. This data is transmitted to the MākuSmart platform, an online portal that allows safety and operational personnel to access real-time reports and predictive analytics. By identifying patterns in workplace risks, MākuSafe's technology helps organizations proactively reduce hazards and improve overall worker health and safety. The company's innovative approach integrates IoT sensors and software to deliver actionable insights, ultimately aiming to mitigate incidents and enhance operational efficiency.

WorkHound

Venture Round in 2017
WorkHound, Inc. is a company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that specializes in a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their carriers. Founded in 2015, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback, share concerns, and propose ideas, which are then aggregated and analyzed to generate insights for carriers. This approach helps transportation and healthcare companies manage employee retention effectively, ultimately reducing turnover and increasing profitability. By facilitating direct communication and addressing issues promptly, WorkHound aims to support organizations in retaining frontline workers and optimizing their operations.

BettrLife

Seed Round in 2012
BettrLife is a nutrition-focused technology platform designed to help individuals manage their long-term health and wellness. The platform offers advanced tools for planning and logging food and activity, accessible via mobile devices and the web. It features a two-way health coaching system that facilitates direct engagement between users and health coaches, promoting healthier lifestyle choices and improving compliance. By utilizing real-time cloud synchronization, BettrLife enables fitness clubs and dietitians to efficiently oversee and enhance the health outcomes of their clients and patients. The platform aims to empower users in achieving their wellness goals while potentially reducing healthcare costs.
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