About Promus Ventures
Promus Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Chicago, United States. As of Apr 2026, Promus Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 93 companies, with 2 new investments 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 Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Lunar Outpost Overall, Promus Ventures portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 1 IPO and 30 acquisitions including key companies like Matterport, Whoop and Mapbox. A lot of funds co-invest with Promus Ventures, with names like DCVC sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Promus Ventures has team of 3 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Deals in last 12 months
Promus Ventures' List of Top Investments
Promus Ventures has a portfolio of 93 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in OwnerListens and Dispatch.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, United Kingdom and 10 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Promus Ventures:
1. Matterport
Provider of 3D digital twin solutions for various industry applications. It offers tools for corporate real estate, design and construction, and facilities management. The company's solutions integrate with platforms like Procore and Autodesk. It facilitates property marketing through immersive 3D tours, floor plans, and print-quality photos.
Key facts about Matterport
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Sunnyvale (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $163M
- Employee Count: 530 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Oceanic Partners, Qualcomm Ventures and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 24, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Whoop
Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data. The devices track sleep patterns, strain levels, recovery metrics, and stress indicators. The data collected helps users make informed decisions regarding their fitness, health, and lifestyle choices. The fitness trackers offer insights into sleep optimization, activity tracking, and personalized guidance based on individual cycles.
Key facts about Whoop
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $979M
- Employee Count: 1,650 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Glade Brook Capital, Trinity Capital and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Mar 31, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CustomInk
Online retailer of customizable apparel, promotional products, and related design services. It provides design tools for customising items such as t-shirts, hats, and bags. The business offers options for group orders and fundraising campaigns. It also provides enterprise-level swag management solutions, including custom kits and global shipping.
Key facts about CustomInk
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Fairfax (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.8M
- Employee Count: 1,286 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: HarbourVest Partners, Great Hill Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Mapbox
Provider of customizable maps, navigation, search, and location data products. The company offers tools and datasets for developers and organizations. These resources facilitate the creation of location-aware applications and services. Offerings include mapping SDKs, search APIs, and various geospatial datasets. These support diverse applications across industries, including automotive, logistics, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Mapbox
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $507M
- Employee Count: 982 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: SoftBank Group, Gen 1 Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 19, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. ICEYE
Manufacturer of radar satellite constellations providing persistent earth observation imagery. These systems deliver radar data to detect and monitor physical changes on the surface of the planet. The technology functions through cloud cover and darkness to provide imagery for environmental monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and disaster impact analysis. The hardware enables the collection of radar intelligence for various monitoring requirements.
Key facts about ICEYE
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Espoo (Finland)
- Annual Revenue: €100M - €500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $1.25B
- Employee Count: 1,129 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, General Atlantic and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 09, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Promus Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Promus Ventures has invested in 93 companies over the last 14 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Mytra and most recent follow-on round was in Lunar Outpost.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
2025 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2024 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
2023 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
2022 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2021 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2018 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Promus Ventures' Investments by Stage
Promus Ventures has made 30 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.34M, 23 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $12.6M and 7 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $34.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 30 |
Series A | 23 |
Series B | 7 |
Unattributed | 2 |
Series C | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Promus Ventures' Investments by Sector
Promus Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 89 Tech companies, 76 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 63 Software companies and at least 32 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 31 |
High Tech | 28 |
Consumer | 19 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 10 |
Sustainability Tech | 9 |
Others | 87 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Promus Ventures' Investments by Geography
Promus Ventures has made most investments in United States (45), followed by Germany where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 45 |
Germany | 4 |
United Kingdom | 4 |
Finland | 2 |
France | 2 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Promus Ventures' recent investments
Promus Ventures has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Lunar Outpost and Whoop are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Promus Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 29, 2026 | United States | Series B | 2229 | [+3] | |
Mar 31, 2026 | United States | Series G | 5299 | [+22] | |
Mar 24, 2026 | New Zealand | Series E | 3091 | [+7] | |
Feb 05, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 9866 | [+2] | |
Jan 15, 2026 | United States | Series C | 7621 |
Unicorns in Promus Ventures' Portfolio
Promus Ventures has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - Mytra, ICEYE, Halter and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Mytra. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Promus Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 | Developer of warehouse automation systems using bots, software, and cells | 2022 | Brisbane | Series C | xkbnetw | ||
72 | Manufacturer of radar satellite constellations providing persistent earth observation imagery | 2014 | Espoo | Series F | aeimagn | ||
65 | Revolutionizing pasture management with virtual fencing and animal monitoring technology | 2016 | Auckland | Series E | keubrem | ||
78 | Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data | 2012 | Boston | Series G | ujpggxa | ||
72 | Provider of customizable maps, navigation, search, and location data products | 2010 | San Francisco | Series E | lzgjb{q |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Promus Ventures' Portfolio
1 of Promus Ventures' portfolio company became public - Rocket Lab. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Aug 2021.Here are Promus Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 24, 2021 | Mar 21, 2017 | Series D | 6838 |
Acquired companies in Promus Ventures' Portfolio
30 companies from Promus Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Samp AI in Sep 2026 by Aize for $*****.Here are Promus Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 04, 2026 | Sep 16, 2024 | Series A | 7139 | |
Jul 10, 2026 | Nov 18, 2014 | Seed | 5601 | |
Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 24, 2021 | Series B | 6177 | |
Apr 14, 2026 | Sep 27, 2021 | Seed | 2681 | |
Jan 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2020 | Series A | 1644 |
Team profile of Promus Ventures
Promus Ventures has a team of 3 members including 1 Partner and 1 Principal located in United States and Nicaragua. Promus Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Promus Ventures
Over the past 14 years, 678 investors have co-invested in Promus Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Promus Ventures: Y Combinator, True Ventures and 119 others have invested in rounds before Promus Ventures. There are 8 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Promus Ventures and 3 companies where True Ventures has invested before Promus Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Promus Ventures: 239 investors entered a company along with Promus Ventures. These include investors like DCVC (7 companies).
- Invested after Promus Ventures: A total of 318 investors have invested in Promus Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (3 companies), SVB (3 companies) and Qatar Investment Authority (2 companies).
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