Investors & Partners at Susa Ventures

Chad Byers

Co-Founder and General Partner, Susa Ventures

Chad Byers is Co-Founder and General Partner at Susa Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in high-growth technology sectors. With expertise spanning fintech, artificial intelligence, digital health, and developer tools, Byers has established himself as a strategic investor backing transformative companies. His investment portfolio includes notable ventures such as Mux, Robinhood, Flexport, and Viz.ai, demonstrating his ability to identify and support companies that reshape their respective industries. At Susa Ventures, Byers leverages his deep market knowledge and operational experience to mentor founders and drive value creation across his investment thesis. His focus on foundational technology platforms and financial innovation reflects a commitment to backing companies solving significant market problems. Byers maintains an active presence in the startup ecosystem and regularly shares insights with the investment community through his social channels.

Leo Polovets

Co-Founder and GP, Susa Ventures, Humba Ventures

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.