Leo Polovets is a co-founder of Susa Ventures and general partner at Humba Ventures, a sister fund investing in deep tech and defense tech. Humba raised $40 million in 2024.

What Leo can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Humba Ventures writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Humba Ventures.

Career

  1. Susa Ventures · co-founder
  2. Humba Ventures · general partner
    Now

Companies founded

Susa VenturesHumba Ventures

Focus

deep techdefense techfintechsoftware

Also at Humba Ventures

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Questions

Who is Leo Polovets?

Leo Polovets is a co-founder of Susa Ventures and general partner at Humba Ventures, a sister fund investing in deep tech and defense tech. Humba raised $40 million in 2024.

How much does Leo Polovets invest?

Leo Polovets invests through Humba Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Leo Polovets?

A warm intro from a founder Humba Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Leo Polovets do before Humba Ventures?

co-founder at Susa Ventures.

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