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SmoothBrain
Smoothbrain is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 in Deer Park, Illinois. It provides funding and strategic consulting to startups in emerging tech.
SmoothBrain
Smoothbrain is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 in Deer Park, Illinois. It provides funding and strategic consulting to startups in emerging tech. Smoothbrain has made 8 investments, including a Series B - II investment in Stamus Networks on September 30, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Deer Park
Corporate office
Deer Park, United States
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at SmoothBrain?
SmoothBrain has not publicly disclosed any named principals, investment committee members, or key decision-makers. Altss research has been unable to identify a founder, managing partner, or CIO associated with the firm. Allocators would need to confirm governance structure through direct outreach.
Does SmoothBrain participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm's self-description as a private equity vehicle focused on early-stage startups suggests a direct-investment model, but no fund structure or deal history has been publicly confirmed. Without a track record or vehicle filings, its operating model cannot be independently verified.
What investment stages does SmoothBrain target?
SmoothBrain states that it targets early-stage opportunities, specifically at the start-up and seed stage. The firm has not specified whether it also considers pre-seed, Series A, or later-stage follow-on investments.
Which sectors does SmoothBrain invest in?
No sector preferences have been publicly disclosed by SmoothBrain. Its materials do not indicate a focus on any particular industry vertical, making its investment thesis unclear to external observers.
What is SmoothBrain's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
SmoothBrain has not publicly articulated a co-investment policy or disclosed any co-investment relationships with other GPs. This is one of many areas where direct engagement with the firm would be required to understand its operating model.
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