About Assembly Ventures
Assembly Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of Detroit, United States. As of Apr 2026, Assembly Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 13 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Two Boxes Overall, Assembly Ventures portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, namely One and Metropolis. A lot of funds co-invest with Assembly Ventures, with names like Trousdale Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Assembly Ventures has team of 8 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 1 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Assembly Ventures' List of Top Investments
Assembly Ventures has a portfolio of 13 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Digit and Secro.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, Canada and 2 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Assembly Ventures:
1. CesiumAstro
Developer of communication systems for space, air, and ground missions. The company provides full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products. Offerings include integrated LEO satellites and active phased array payloads. Products support beam steering, dynamic frequencies, and on-orbit reconfigurability. The company’s systems facilitate inter-satellite links, mission-data downlink, and multi-beam connectivity.
Key facts about CesiumAstro
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $426M
- Employee Count: 564 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Janus Henderson Investors, Quanta Computer and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 02, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. One
Manufacturer of battery cells, modules, and energy storage systems. The company focuses on producing lithium iron phosphate battery technology for grid storage, rail, and defense applications. It offers cells engineered for demanding environments and fast charging capabilities. The company also provides battery management systems and pack solutions.
Key facts about One
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Novi (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $390M
- Employee Count: 181 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Temasek, Fifth Wall and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 06, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Metropolis
Developer of computer vision technology for automated vehicle parking management. This platform utilizes machine learning algorithms and proprietary hardware to identify vehicles, process payments, and facilitate facility access without manual intervention. The system integrates with existing infrastructure to replace traditional ticketing and entry hardware for commercial and mixed-use properties. Real-time data analysis assists with tenant management, billing, and operational oversight for property owners and managers. The technology enables touchless experiences for drivers by recognizing arrivals and departures, eliminating the need for physical credentials or point-of-sale interaction.
Key facts about Metropolis
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $833M
- Employee Count: 1,968 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Dragoneer Investment Group, SLW and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 06, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Monogoto
Monogoto provides a cloud-based platform to securely connect and manage devices. Provides cellular connectivity with a platform and app for IoT and mobile devices. The platform features include network management, mobile core and white-label iOS and Android applications. The platform uses programmable cellular RESTful APIs to scale with existing apps and services. Pricing is on a monthly basis depending on the data package opted for in GBs.
Key facts about Monogoto
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $38M
- Employee Count: 46 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Singtel Innov8, Alter Venture Partners and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Two Boxes
Provider of return management software solutions for e-commerce businesses. Its solutions offered are return management, refund management, capturing critical return processing data, and automated reporting across your internal and external teams.
Key facts about Two Boxes
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Remote (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $13M
- Employee Count: 27 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Peterson Ventures, Matchstick Ventures and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Assembly Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Assembly Ventures has invested in 13 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in ABZ Innovation and most recent follow-on round was in Two Boxes.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Assembly Ventures' Investments by Stage
Assembly Ventures has made 8 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13M, 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.45M and 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $116M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 8 |
Seed | 3 |
Series B | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Assembly Ventures' Investments by Sector
Assembly Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Transportation and Logistics Tech, Consumer, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech. Notably, it has invested in 12 Tech companies, 11 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 8 Software companies and at least 6 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 6 |
Consumer | 5 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
High Tech | 5 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 3 |
Others | 15 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Assembly Ventures' Investments by Geography
Assembly Ventures has made most investments in United States (8), followed by Germany where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 8 |
Germany | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Hungary | 1 |
Israel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Assembly Ventures' recent investments
Assembly Ventures has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Two Boxes and ABZ Innovation.Here are the most recent investments by Assembly Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 07, 2026 | United States | Series A | 3387 | [+1] | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Hungary | Series A | 2099 | [+1] | |
Aug 07, 2025 | United States | Series A | 8119 | [+4] | |
Jul 22, 2025 | Germany | Series A | 6252 | [+3] | |
May 26, 2025 | United States | Series A | 2557 | [+5] |
Unicorns in Assembly Ventures' Portfolio
Assembly Ventures has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Metropolis and One. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Metropolis. It became a unicorn in 2025, 3 years after Assembly Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Assembly Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 | Developer of computer vision technology for automated vehicle parking management | 2017 | Santa Monica | Series D | kyngwty | ||
62 | Manufacturer of battery cells, modules, and energy storage systems | 2020 | Novi | Series B | cst{aen |
Team profile of Assembly Ventures
Assembly Ventures has a team of 8 members including 3 Partners located in United States and United Arab Emirates. Assembly Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Assembly Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Dubai | - | - | |
Partner | Detroit | - | - | |
Partner | Detroit | - | - |
Co-investors of Assembly Ventures
Over the past 5 years, 141 investors have co-invested in Assembly Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Assembly Ventures: Airbus Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and 55 others have invested in rounds before Assembly Ventures. There is 1 company where Airbus Ventures has invested before Assembly Ventures and 1 company where Kleiner Perkins has invested before Assembly Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Assembly Ventures: 56 investors entered a company along with Assembly Ventures. These include investors like Trousdale Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Assembly Ventures: A total of 28 investors have invested in Assembly Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include EXIM.gov (1 company), J P Morgan (1 company) and Woven Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to Assembly Ventures
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CreditChek Secures $600K to Enhance East Africa's Credit InfrastructureTech In Africa•Jun 08, 2026•Janngo, Assembly Ventures, CreditChek, Vastly Valuable Ventures
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Two Boxes Raises $3.2M in FundingFinSMEs•Apr 07, 2026•Assembly Ventures, Peterson Ventures, Two Boxes, Matchstick Ventures and 1 other
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Hungary's ABZ Innovation raises €7 million to expand heavy-duty dronesEU-Startups•Jan 22, 2026•ABZ Innovation, Assembly Ventures, VSquared Ventures, Day One Capital
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Secro Raises Oversubscribed Series A Funding for AI-Powered Trade Finance PlatformGlobal Fintech Series•May 26, 2025•Secro, Assembly Ventures, Sway Ventures, Signal Group and 3 others
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Digit Closes $2.5 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize the Manufacturing ERP MarketSalesTech Star•Feb 18, 2025•Digit, Assembly Ventures, HPA, Grand Ventures and 1 other
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Monogoto nets $27 million Series A to power global connectivity solutionsCTech•Oct 15, 2024•Monogoto, Toyota Ventures, Samsung NEXT, Assembly Ventures and 11 others
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Monogoto Raises $27 Million in Series A Funding to Lead the Software-Defined Connectivity Revolutionbignewsnetwork.com•Oct 15, 2024•Monogoto, Samsung NEXT, Assembly Ventures, Magenta Venture Partners and 7 others
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Two Boxes Secures $5.3M in Oversubscribed Funding RoundSalesTech Star•Sep 16, 2024•Two Boxes, Peterson Ventures, Assembly Ventures, Range Ventures and 2 others
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CesiumAstro Secures $65M in Oversubscribed Funding RoundBusiness Wire•Jun 18, 2024•L3Harris, Trousdale Ventures, CesiumAstro, Development Bank of Japan and 7 others
