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Leo Polovets

Leo Polovets

Unclaimed
Co-Founder and GP, Susa Ventures, Humba VenturesSusa VenturesSan Francisco, CA

Current Firm

Susa Ventures

Investments

5+ companies

Focus

Fintech, AI

About Leo Polovets

Leo Polovets is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Susa Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm. He also co-founded Humba Ventures, further establishing his presence in the startup investment landscape. With a keen focus on fintech, artificial intelligence, digital health, and developer tools, Polovets has developed a strong track record of identifying and backing innovative companies. His notable investments include Mux, Robinhood, Flexport, and Viz.ai, demonstrating his ability to spot transformative opportunities across multiple sectors. Through Susa Ventures, he actively supports early-stage entrepreneurs building the next generation of technology companies. Polovets is recognized for his deep sector expertise and commitment to supporting founders in their critical early growth stages.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

Misha Gordon-Rowe
Mux
Robinhood
Flexport
Viz.ai

Other Investors at Susa Ventures

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Chad Byers

Co-Founder and General Partner, Susa Ventures

Susa Ventures

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Investment Profile

Leo Polovets is a Co-Founder and GP, Susa Ventures, Humba Ventures at Susa Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA.

Leo's investment focus spans Fintech, AI, Digital Health, DevTools, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Notable investments include Misha Gordon-Rowe, Mux, Robinhood, Flexport, Viz.ai. These investments span Fintech and AI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Leo Polovets?

Leo Polovets is a Co-Founder and GP, Susa Ventures, Humba Ventures at Susa Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes Fintech, AI, Digital Health.

What does Leo Polovets invest in?

Leo Polovets focuses on investments in Fintech, AI, Digital Health, DevTools through Susa Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Leo Polovets's most notable investments?

Leo Polovets's notable portfolio investments include Misha Gordon-Rowe, Mux, Robinhood, Flexport, Viz.ai. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Leo Polovets at?

Leo Polovets is currently at Susa Ventures, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Co-Founder and GP, Susa Ventures, Humba Ventures.

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