SUM Ventures

SUM Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting visionary founders at the earliest stages of their ventures. The firm focuses on empowering individuals who are resilient, experts in their industries, and exemplary in their leadership, particularly those committed to creating a better future through their innovations. SUM Ventures leverages an extensive network, including pivotal players such as Siemens and Douglas Elliman, to provide comprehensive operational assistance, enabling founders to track growth actively and invest strategically at critical inflection points.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses sectors such as FinTech, PropTech, IoT, AI, MedTech, and CleanTech, with a strong emphasis on ventures that make a significant impact. SUM Ventures has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, with 40% of its portfolio companies founded by women and 50% founded by immigrants. Over the past four years, the firm has achieved a 233% internal rate of return and invested over $300 million in its portfolio companies after the initial check.

Notable portfolio companies include DRESSX, a digital fashion startup providing digital-only collections; Automotus, which specializes in curb management using proprietary computer vision technology; and Brius, offering innovative orthodontic solutions. The firm's inaugural fund, launched in 2022, has been instrumental in supporting these and other successful startups, reflecting its dedication to fostering growth and innovation in impactful sectors.