Moderne Ventures Welcomes Seven Startups to Passport Immersion Program

The incoming class reflects a diverse range of applications for artificial intelligence and fintech, targeting operational inefficiencies in fields such as construction, legal services, and personal finance. The selected companies include Buildcheck, which utilizes AI to identify construction drawing errors, and GC AI, a platform designed to assist in-house legal teams with drafting and research. Other participants include income protection provider DenZen, Nemu, which manages the transfer of personal property between generations, and Permute, a custom software developer. The cohort is rounded out by Pitchit, which automates lead qualification, and Split Pay, a fintech platform enabling bi-weekly payment structures for major financial obligations.

Constance Freedman, founder and managing partner of Moderne Ventures, noted that the firm prioritizes products capable of scaling across multiple markets rather than remaining siloed within a single industry. This group marks the 28th cohort for the Chicago-based venture capital firm, which manages over $600 million in assets. Since its inception, the Passport program has supported more than 170 companies by facilitating direct access to key decision-makers and real-time operational insights. Managing Director Carolyn Kwon emphasized that the program’s primary function is to help founders navigate market challenges and secure customers with greater confidence.