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TechNexus Venture Collaborative

TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Chicago, Illinoistechnexus.com

Overview

TechNexus Venture Collaborative is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 that connects corporations with early-stage companies, investing in sectors such as AI, clean technology, mobility, audio technology, and industrial technology.

Year Founded

2007

AUM

$300M

Portfolio Companies

50

Investments

TechNexus Venture Collaborative investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Letter AIFeb 2026Series BCo-investor
Evitado TechnologiesJul 2025SeedCo-investor
MaverickXApr 2025SeedCo-investor
Maverick MetalsApr 2025SeedCo-investor
Harbinger MotorsJan 2025Series BCo-investor

Key People

John Ramirez

Co-Founder (Early Venture Initiative at TechNexus Venture Collaborative)

Terry Howerton

Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Ian Greenblatt

Venture Partner

Duane Spivey

Vice President Corporate Partner Relationships

David Smith

Strategy and Venture Capital Intern

Joe Fontana

Venture Capital Associate

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2007
AUM$300M

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