Connetic Ventures

Connetic Ventures is a data-driven, AI-powered venture capital firm based in Northern Kentucky, focused on democratizing access to early-stage funding. Unlike traditional VCs, Connetic utilizes an AI platform called Wendal, which evaluates founders based on psychological profiles and data points, rather than relying solely on pitches or financial projections. This allows the firm to analyze startups efficiently and without bias, making over 220 investments since its founding in 2014. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed rounds, leading and syndicating deals across North America, excluding Boston and the Bay Area. Its investment focus includes industries like software, data, fintech, and consumer-facing tech. By leveraging Wendal's vast dataset of over 20,000 founders, Connetic ensures a fair and streamlined funding process, which reduces the traditional barriers startups face when seeking capital. The team behind Connetic combines venture capital expertise with deep knowledge in industrial psychology and data science. Founders Brad Zapp and Kyle Schlotman lead the firm with a mission to make venture capital more accessible, particularly for entrepreneurs outside of established tech hubs.