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Euclid

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Palo Alto, US · Founded 2010 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Euclid is a venture capital firm focused on Vertical AI, providing research-driven insights and investing in companies building vertical AI software.

Founders & leadership

Euclid was founded in 2010 by William Smith and Nic Poulos.

WSWilliam Smith
William SmithCo-founder
NPNic Poulos
Nic PoulosFounderGeneral Partner at Euclid Venture Partners

Board

MD
Michael DearingBoard director
PC
Patrick ChungBoard director

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5.8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2011–2025

▶$5.8MraisedMar 2012 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael DearingDirector
  • William SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick ChungDirector
Offering amount
$5.8M
Amount sold
$5.8M
First sale
Jan 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Thresh Power

Thresh Power was a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2024 that built AI software to automate document-heavy due diligence for renewable energy M&A and project financing, extracting data from interconnection studies and offtake contracts to flag risks.

Frequently asked questions

What does Euclid do?
Euclid is a venture capital firm focused on Vertical AI, providing research-driven insights and investing in companies building vertical AI software.
Who founded Euclid?
Euclid was founded by William Smith, Nic Poulos in 2010.
Who are Euclid's investors?
Euclid's investors include Deep Acre, XG Ventures, Benchmark, Commonweal Ventures, Designer Fund, Spero Ventures, Toba Capital, Venrock.
How much funding has Euclid raised?
Euclid has disclosed $5.8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Euclid headquartered?
Euclid is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.