Sente Ventures
sente.vcSente invests globally in technology entrepreneurs addressing two primary domains: Human Essentials (food, agriculture, water, human wellbeing) and Industrial Circular Economy (sustainable, digital, connected business models). They organize work around three themes: mobility/logistics, human essentials (food-tech, ag-tech, water-tech), and industrial solutions (manufacturing, energy, infrastructure).
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Sente Ventures operates on a belief that global cities face complex challenges in urbanization, housing, food security, transportation, and sustainability that require innovation and collaboration at scale. They seek innovators utilizing emerging technologies (sensors, AI, machine learning, new materials) to solve these problems. Their investment philosophy centers on enabling collaboration among municipalities, entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors to accelerate scaling of solutions for industrial and planetary challenges.
What Sets Them Apart
- International platform connecting corporations, public institutions, investors, and startups in Chicago's diverse B2B ecosystem
- Robust methodology in technology development and innovation management with track record of scaling 400+ startups from 15+ countries
- Extensive network of US corporations and technology industry executives helping startups enter US markets
- Unique partnership model with family offices offering transparency, co-investment opportunities, and LP-friendly terms
- Deep expertise in DeepTech with reported median IRR of 16-17% (vs 10% for typical VC)
- Focus on enabling collaboration between public stakeholders, entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors
Portfolio Highlights
AgEye
Agtech
CityMaaS
Mobility
DroneQube
Industrial Tech
Hopstack
Supply Chain Logistics
KFOBIX
New Materials
Lojika Field Labs
Mobility
Make My Day
Mobility
NewWave Biotech
Agtech
+ 30 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
7 Partners at Sente Ventures
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