LvlUp Ventures ranks No. 3 in LSEG’s U.S. venture capital review

LvlUp Ventures was ranked the No. 3 most active venture capital investor in the United States in LSEG’s first-half 2026 review. The Miami-based firm said the result reflects its expanding platform, which has backed more than 1,100 companies globally in less than five years.

Why it matters: - The ranking puts LvlUp Ventures among the most active venture investors in the U.S. for the first half of 2026. - The result signals how quickly the firm’s global platform has scaled across early-stage and later-stage venture investing. - LvlUp Ventures has backed and invested in more than 1,100 companies in less than five years.

What happened: - LvlUp Ventures said LSEG ranked it the No. 3 most active venture capital investor in the United States in the United States Venture Capital Review for the first half of 2026. - The firm announced the ranking on Aug. 13, 2026, from Miami. - LvlUp Ventures said the ranking reflects continued expansion of its global investment platform.

The details: - LvlUp Ventures invests across stage, geography and industry through a range of funds and programs. - The firm describes its approach as opportunistic, with a focus on deploying capital where it believes its capital, operating capabilities and strategic ecosystem can create value. - Aaron Golbin, co-founder and general partner, said the firm was built to identify strong companies early, make decisions efficiently and stay engaged as those companies scale. - LvlUp Ventures said its platform spans more than 15 funds and programs across different venture strategies, stages and sectors. - The First Check Fund provides initial capital to hundreds of idea-stage and pre-seed companies each year. - LvlUp Labs and the Marketing Edge Accelerator combine investment exposure with operating support and access to strategic partners. - The LvlUp Ventures Flagship Fund makes concentrated investments of up to $25 million in companies where the firm expects to provide long-term strategic value. - The firm also runs the Consumer Goods & Technology Fund and the AI E-Commerce Fund, along with other vehicles focused on specific stages, industries and market opportunities. - LvlUp Ventures operates regional investment and ecosystem initiatives, including its MENA Global Investment Hub in Dubai. - The firm pairs capital with a network of corporate partners, investors, operators and strategic advisors. - LvlUp Ventures also aims to create connections across its portfolio through commercial relationships, fundraising opportunities, operating resources and strategic partnerships.

Between the lines: - The ranking gives LvlUp Ventures a third-party validation point as the firm continues building a multi-strategy platform. - The mix of funds, accelerators and regional hubs suggests a model that blends deal flow, operating support and ecosystem building. - Brandon Maier, co-founder and general partner, said the firm built multiple investment strategies around a common platform so it can support companies in different ways at different points in their development.

What’s next: - LvlUp Ventures said it will continue expanding its investment activity, portfolio, international presence and strategic partner network. - The firm’s broader positioning suggests continued use of multiple funds and programs across sectors and geographies. - View the full LSEG report

The bottom line: - LvlUp Ventures is using a broad, multi-fund platform to turn active dealmaking into scale, and LSEG’s latest ranking shows that strategy is gaining notice.