About Workshop Ventures
Workshop Ventures is an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 5 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Energy Tech. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Elephant Energy, Multiplymortgage and Monaire. The program is backed by a team of 9 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $4.5M Seed round in Skillmaker on Jun 11, 2026, which also saw participation from Potencia Ventures and Full Circle.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed & Series A
Locations of Investment
Workshop Ventures' List of All Investments
Workshop Ventures has a portfolio of 5 companies. Their most notable investments include Elephant Energy and Multiplymortgage.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Energy Tech, High Tech and 5 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by Workshop Ventures:
Key facts about Elephant Energy
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Boulder (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.8M
- Employee Count: 51 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Building Ventures, WND Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 17, 2025, $*****
Provider of mortgage brokerage and private company equity lines of credit. It offers mortgage purchase and refinancing products, aiming for lower rates and timely closings. Additionally, it provides lines of credit secured by private company shares for employees of partnered firms. The company also offers financial tools and resources for asset management, tax optimization, and wealth management. Services are available to homebuyers, employees of partner companies, and the companies themselves, focusing on providing smarter financial solutions.
Key facts about Multiplymortgage
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $27M
- Employee Count: 59 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: A Star, Kleiner Perkins and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 19, 2025, $*****
3. Monaire
AI-enabled HVAC and refrigeration management solutions. It provides solution to monitor and prevent refrigeration outages, reduce wasted supplies and dangerous food spoilage.
Key facts about Monaire
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Madison (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $11.6M
- Employee Count: 23 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Founder Collective, Construct Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2025, $*****
4. WorkHero
Provider of fractional office management services for HVAC businesses. The company offers administrative support, including billing, invoicing, and rebate filing. It also provides assistance with marketing, bookkeeping, and customer communication. The offering is designed to integrate with existing business systems.
Key facts about WorkHero
- Founded Year: 2023
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Navitas Capital, Navitas Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 27, 2025, $*****
5. Skillmaker
Developer of AI-powered XR platform for workforce training and skill enhancement. The platform provides tools for assessing skill levels, accelerating learning through immersive experiences, and assisting workers with real-time guidance. It offers solutions for learning and development, vocational instruction, and aims to streamline curriculum creation and certification. The platform focuses on delivering personalized learning experiences.
Key facts about Skillmaker
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: United States
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.5M
- Employee Count: 12 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Potencia Ventures, IDEA Fund Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 11, 2026, $*****
Workshop Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Workshop Ventures has invested in 5 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Skillmaker.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Workshop Ventures' Investments by Stage
Workshop Ventures has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.12M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $23.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Workshop Ventures' Investments by Sector
Workshop Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Business Services, Energy Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and Financial Services. Notably, it has invested in 3 Tech companies, 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 1 Saas company and 1 company focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Business Services | 1 |
Energy Tech | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment Tech | 1 |
Financial Services | 1 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Workshop Ventures' Investments by Geography
Workshop Ventures has made most investments in United States (4).Workshop Ventures' recent investments
Workshop Ventures has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Skillmaker.Here are the most recent investments by Workshop Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 11, 2026 | United States | Seed | 1068 | [+5] | |
Oct 27, 2025 | - | Seed | 6654 | [+1] | |
Mar 19, 2025 | United States | Series A | 1031 | [+3] | |
Mar 20, 2024 | United States | Seed | 8970 | [+1] | |
Nov 30, 2022 | United States | Seed | 3679 | [+2] |
Team profile of Workshop Ventures
Workshop Ventures has a team of 9 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in United States. Workshop Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Workshop Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Oakland | - | ||
Partner | Boston | - | ||
Principal | Crestwood | - |
Co-investors of Workshop Ventures
Over the past 4 years, 20 investors have co-invested in Workshop Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Workshop Ventures: Europa has invested before Workshop Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Workshop Ventures: 17 investors entered a company along with Workshop Ventures. These include investors like Building Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Workshop Ventures: Founder Collective (1 company) and Innospark (1 company) are the investors which have invested in Workshop Ventures's portfolio after their investments.
Recent News related to Workshop Ventures
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US fintech start-up Multiply Mortgage raises $23.5m in Series AFinTech Futures•Jun 01, 2026•Mischief No Fixed Address, Multiplymortgage, Workshop Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and 1 other
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Monaire Raises $3.5M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Mar 21, 2024•Monaire, Construct Capital, Workshop Ventures
