About LMNT Ventures
LMNT Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2022. It is primarily based out of Bend, United States. As of Sep 2026, LMNT Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 6 companies, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Retail and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Bluecore Energy Overall, LMNT Ventures portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely Ezra. A lot of funds co-invest with LMNT Ventures, with names like Andreessen Horowitz sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. LMNT Ventures has team of 3 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed & Series A
Portfolio Acquisitions
Deals in last 12 months
LMNT Ventures' List of Top Investments
LMNT Ventures has a portfolio of 6 companies. Their most notable investmentis in EzraTheir portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Retail, High Tech and 4 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by LMNT Ventures:
1. Swarmbotics
Developer of ground swarm robotics for industry and defense. It specializes in swarm robotics for defence. It feature include autonomous, warfighter control, and more.
Key facts about Swarmbotics
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Scottsdale (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4M
- Employee Count: 39 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Silent Ventures, Soma Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 19, 2024, $*****
Developer of power systems for tactical and expeditionary applications. The company provides transportable power systems designed for sustained power in demanding environments. These systems offer power storage and distribution for tactical and expeditionary equipment. The systems support various applications, including unmanned aerial systems, additive manufacturing, medical equipment, and electronic warfare. The company focuses on creating adaptable and controlled power solutions.
Key facts about Chariot Defense
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $42M
- Employee Count: 34 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: DCVC, Ensemble and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 10, 2026, $*****
3. Ezra
Developer of an AI-powered platform for streamlining the recruiting process. The platform uses voice AI to reduce administrative tasks for recruiters. It helps recruiters identify qualified candidates and aims to improve the candidate experience. The platform offers features such as smart guardrails and seamless conversations.
Key facts about Ezra
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Lafayette (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.82M
- Employee Count: 3 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Penny Jar and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 20, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Manufacturer of modular water cooled reactors for maritime energy applications. These systems utilize passive safety mechanisms and multiple containment barriers to provide power for maritime operations. The technology leverages established engineering principles to deliver electricity for vessels and infrastructure.
Key facts about Bluecore Energy
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Long Beach (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $79.4M
- Investors: Scribble Ventures, MaC Venture Capital and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 08, 2026, $*****
5. Nevoya
Key facts about Nevoya
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $12.3M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Necessary Ventures, RedBlue and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 24, 2025, $*****
LMNT Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Clarity Systems and most recent follow-on round was in Bluecore Energy.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
LMNT Ventures' Investments by Stage
LMNT Ventures has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $10.1M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $34M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 5 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
LMNT Ventures' Investments by Sector
LMNT Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Vertical SaaS, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense and Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 3 Tech companies, 2 Saas companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
High Tech | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense | 1 |
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
LMNT Ventures' Investments by Geography
LMNT Ventures has made most investments in United States (6).LMNT Ventures' recent investments
LMNT Ventures has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Bluecore Energy and Clarity Systems are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by LMNT Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 08, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2850 | [+16] | |
Aug 14, 2026 | United States | Seed | 1592 | [+2] | |
Jul 21, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5537 | [+11] | |
Mar 20, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2001 | [+2] | |
Feb 10, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9762 | [+8] |
Acquired companies in LMNT Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from LMNT Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Ezra in May 2026 by Greenhouse for $*****.Here are LMNT Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Seed | 3225 |
Team profile of LMNT Ventures
LMNT Ventures has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners and 1 Venture Partner. LMNT Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of all team members in LMNT Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of LMNT Ventures
Over the past 2 years, 52 investors have co-invested in LMNT Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before LMNT Ventures: General Catalyst, XYZ Venture Capital and 12 others have invested in rounds before LMNT Ventures. There is 1 company where General Catalyst has invested before LMNT Ventures and 1 company where XYZ Venture Capital has invested before LMNT Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of LMNT Ventures: 30 investors entered a company along with LMNT Ventures. These include investors like Andreessen Horowitz (2 companies).
- Invested after LMNT Ventures: A total of 8 investors have invested in LMNT Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Silverton Partners (1 company), MaC Venture Capital (1 company) and Collab Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to LMNT Ventures
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Clarity Systems Raises $4.4M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Aug 14, 2026•LMNT Ventures, Clarity Systems, Humba Ventures, Massive Tech Ventures
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