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Dynamo

Dynamo, based in Tennessee, backs Pre-Seed and Seed supply chain, logistics, and mobility startups, can lead rounds, and has a $54M latest fund.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed

Check sizen/a

Leads roundsYes

FocusLogistics and mobility

Latest fund$54M

Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Dynamo

5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Barry LargeCo-founder & PartnerHe is active in Chattanooga's civic and entrepreneurial communities.

Jon BradfordCo-founder & Managing PartnerHe co-founded multiple accelerators and companies, including Startup Wise Guys, Eleven Ventures, F6S, and Tech.eu.

Santosh SankarCo-founder & Managing PartnerHe previously worked on Wall Street and founded Razor Studios, a financial media publication, and managed technology investments for the Nittany…

Ted AllingCo-founder & PartnerHe also co-founded Chattanooga and Knoxville Preparatory Schools.

Madelyn O'FarrellPrincipalShe began her venture career at the University of Utah and has worked with the Sorenson Impact Center and Seoul Global Startup Center.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

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In their words

Backing the Founders Upgrading the Physical Economy | Dynamo VenturesOur purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the next era of industry.dynamo.vc

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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836 Pre-seed investors in United States1561 Seed logistics and mobility investors100 Pre-seed logistics and mobility investors69 Seed investors in Tennessee14 Pre-seed investors in Tennessee10 Seed investors3020 Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does Dynamo invest in?

Dynamo reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Dynamo invest?

Dynamo has not reported a check size.

Does Dynamo lead rounds?

Yes. Dynamo says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Dynamo?

Barry Large (Co-founder & Partner), Jon Bradford (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Santosh Sankar (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Ted Alling (Co-founder & Partner).

Is Dynamo active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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