LvlUp Ventures

VC firm investing where opportunity emerges across stage, geography, and industry — 1,000+ startups backed globally.

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

The next generation of companies isn’t just building new products. They’re rethinking the systems and experiences we interact with every day.

From navigating complex indoor spaces to making human knowledge conversational to automating freight brokerage, these founders are approaching familiar problems in entirely new ways.

→ IO is rethinking how we move through physical spaces.
→ SocialGravity is rethinking how we interact with knowledge.
→ Roatify is rethinking how freight gets moved.

Different industries. Different problems.

Same instinct: find what isn’t working and build what comes next.

A look at three companies backed by LvlUp Ventures.

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

That was B2B Emerging day at Power of the Pitch Week.

Today's top three:

1. OptimaLegal: AI legal research grounded in real citations
2. MobileCodeAI: Write and ship real code from your phone
3. Inscend: Turns store data into clear daily actions

One day left. Tomorrow: Consumer Emerging.

#startups #venturecapital #pitchcompetition #founders

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Building a company is challenging, and the right support can make a meaningful difference.

At LvlUp, we back founders at every stage—from early ideation to scaling with traction. Engaging directly with the builders in our ecosystem reinforces what matters most: conviction, speed, and community.

We are proud to invest in and support founders who are thinking bigger, moving faster, and bringing their ideas to life.

#Startups #VentureCapital #Founders #Innovation

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Two minutes to pitch. Three minutes with the judges. That is the whole format.

That was Consumer Tech + CPG day at Power of the Pitch Week.

Today's top three:
1. DissolvaGum: Developing a chewing gum that fully dissolves
2. F-U Cancer: Support for cancer patients and their caregivers
3. StudentVerse: A verified student ID that unlocks discounts

Tomorrow: B2B Emerging.

#startups #venturecapital #pitchcompetition #founders

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

We've spent this year in the room with founders. We're closing out 2026 in LA.

It started in New York City this February. We came back to NYC in May, and we're doing it again this September. Now we're heading west for the biggest one yet: LvlUp Ventures CPG Demo Day, live from Los Angeles on November 12th at 6 PM PT, also streaming worldwide.

Our accelerator founders will pitch, launch, and demo the next wave of breakout CPG brands in front of investors, retailers, operators, and consumer leaders. Live product tastings, real conversations, and an early look at who's building the next category leader.

Can't make it to LA? Join the global livestream from anywhere.

RSVP here: https://t.co/HnMPMv4RPp

#DemoDay #CPG #FounderCommunity #LvlUpVentures

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Emergency alerts. Cloud bills. Sales pipelines. NIL deals. Creator partnerships.

That was B2B day at Power of the Pitch Week. 16 founders, two minutes each, then three minutes with the judging panel.

The top three:

1. Aegix Global: Alerts everyone on site and first responders
2. CashBashes: Replaces paper raffle tickets for nonprofits
3. Regos AI: Keeps medicine factories ready for inspection

Tomorrow: Consumer Tech + CPG.

Watch tomorrow's Consumer Tech + CPG pitches live: https://t.co/dR8pgPFfdv
Founders, apply to pitch an upcoming Power of the Pitch Week: https://t.co/NSZH3GT61A

#startups #venturecapital #pitchcompetition #founders

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

LvlUp Ventures' MENA Global Investment Hub just backed its first 50 companies.

Three months in, the hub has reviewed 500+ applications from founders across fintech, AI, B2B software, e-commerce, and consumer tech. That's strong early momentum toward our goal of backing 250 companies across the region over the next 12 months.

"Our focus is not simply on deploying capital. It is on building long-term infrastructure around founders, bringing more global investors and partners into the ecosystem, and helping the region's most ambitious companies scale internationally. We are still at the very beginning." — Aaron Golbin, General Partner, LvlUp Ventures

We're inviting founders building across MENA to apply to the Global Investment Hub, and continuing to grow our ecosystem partners across corporates, family offices, and institutional investors.

Read more: https://t.co/tHOyXyMMAM

#LvlUpVentures #MENA #VentureCapital

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Three companies pitched their way to the top today on AI day.

1. Vertai: Customs risk checks for goods exported to the EU
2. Skinvest AI: Helps you decide when to see a dermatologist
3. Orb Tech: Remembers where you parked and guides you back

20 founders pitched. Two minutes each, then three minutes with the judging panel. These three came out on top.

Tomorrow: B2B. Watch it live: https://t.co/dR8pgPFfdv

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Every week, we have the opportunity to back founders building across industries, markets, and stages.

From AI and enterprise software to healthcare, fintech, consumer brands, and industrial technology, these companies represent the breadth of innovation happening across the LvlUp ecosystem.

Here's a look back at last week's investments and the founders we're proud to support. 🚀
Congratulations to every team—we're excited to be part of your journey.

#LvlUpVentures #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Founders #Investing #Portfolio #AI #CPG #HealthTech #FinTech

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Behind every great ecommerce brand is a great customer experience.

Tangent is helping some of the world's leading beauty brands deliver personalized shopping journeys that drive engagement and conversions.

Recent milestones from the team include:

• Launching a new personalized experience for Olaplex
• Powering Yepoda's Routine Finder, helping one of Germany's fastest-growing beauty brands create a more tailored customer journey
• Launching Primally Pure's Ingredient Checker, which was even featured in Times Square in New York

We're proud to have invested in Tangent through the LvlUp Ventures Ecommerce Ecosystem Builders Fund and look forward to seeing what the team builds next.

Congratulations to the entire Tangent team!

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Pitch Week starts Monday.

Five days, dozens of pitches, one industry a day: AI first, then B2B, Consumer Tech + CPG, B2B Emerging, and Consumer Emerging to close the week. Founders pitch live to the people who write their first check.

At the last Pitch Week, LvlUp offered a founder $50,000 on the spot. The next one is Aug 3–7, virtual, and the weekend is the last window.

Watch it live: sign up to see the founders pitch Aug 3–7
https://t.co/dR8pgPFfdv

Founders: apply to pitch a future Pitch Week.
https://t.co/NSZH3GT61A

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

For six weeks, a cohort of founders joined the CX Innovation Challenge, our virtual accelerator with Zendesk for Startups, to deploy real AI customer experience systems. Working products, not decks.

On Friday, August 7, they pitch.

Demo Day puts them in front of 200+ investors, founders and operators, with investment consideration from LvlUp Ventures, Zendesk Ventures and our VC partners on the table. Each founder gets 2 minutes to pitch, then 3 minutes with the judging panel.

Drop your email below to watch it live at 11am EST.

#startups #AI #customerexperience #venturecapital #demoday

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

The biggest innovations aren't always the ones making headlines.

Some of the most impactful companies are quietly rebuilding the systems that power entire industries.

We're highlighting three companies backed by LvlUp Ventures today, that are driving that shift:

• Hirestar — Modernizing hiring with AI-powered background verification and HR automation.
• Vetri — Helping investors make smarter decisions through AI-powered portfolio intelligence.
• Heron — Preventing insurance claim denials before they happen, making healthcare billing more efficient.

Different industries. One common thread: solving real, high-impact problems with technology that works behind the scenes.

These are the kinds of founders we're proud to back.

#LvlUpVentures #Startups #VentureCapital #AI #HealthTech #HRTech #FinTech

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Great companies can come from anywhere.

That's why we've spent the last few years building more than a venture fund.

We're building a global ecosystem where founders can access capital, mentors, operators, students, customers, and investors—regardless of where they start.

The next generation of iconic companies won't come from one city.

They'll come from everywhere.

And we're building the platform to support them.

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

This is who's watching.

Every square that fills the frame is another investor or partner tuned in live, and one seat in it is yours. You pitch to all of them at once. They listen, and they decide.

250+ investors and partners watch live online. Power of the Pitch Week runs Aug 3–7, five days, dozens of pitches, and all of it is virtual.

Watch it live, sign up to see the founders pitch Aug 3–7: https://t.co/dR8pgPFfdv
Founders, apply to pitch a future Pitch Week: https://t.co/NSZH3GT61A

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

Not in New York? Join us from anywhere.

This September, we're bringing the LvlUp Ventures NYC Founder & Investor Networking Event to founders around the world with a professional livestream.

Watch startup pitches live. Hear directly from founders and investors. Experience one of New York City's most curated startup events without leaving your desk.

Whether you're building your next company, investing in the future, or simply want to stay plugged into the startup ecosystem, this is your front-row seat.

📅 September 15
🎥 Live from New York City
🌎 Virtual access available worldwide

Reserve your virtual spot today: https://t.co/McfsGR0EI4

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

VC 101 | Go-to-Market (GTM)

A great product isn't enough.

Some of the best products never find customers because they don't have a clear go-to-market strategy.

Your GTM is the plan for how you'll reach customers, communicate your value, and build a repeatable engine for growth.

The best founders don't try to sell to everyone—they start with a specific customer, solve a real problem, and expand from there.

This is the first post in our VC 101 series, where we'll break down venture and startup concepts into simple, practical insights for founders.

What topic should we cover next?

#VC101 #Startups #Founders #GoToMarket #Growth #VentureCapital #LvlUpVentures

[LvlUp Ventures @Lvlupvc]

On the spot.

At the last Power of the Pitch Week, one founder was offered $50,000 on the spot. No committee, no maybe. We write founders their first check, and on a day like that one, it happens live.

20,000+ founders apply to LvlUp every year. Aug 3–7 is the week dozens of them pitch live, five days, all virtual.

Want to watch? Sign up to see the Aug 3–7 pitches live.
Building something? Apply to pitch an upcoming Pitch Week.

Watch the Aug 3–7 pitches live: https://t.co/dR8pgPFfdv
Apply to pitch a future Power of the Pitch Week: https://t.co/NSZH3GT61A