Root Ventures
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Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based seed-stage venture fund that leads initial funding rounds for deep tech founders, with typical first checks of $3–5M. Run by engineers, it invests in companies across hardware, robotics, developer tools, AI/ML, and industrial technology.
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Avidan RossFounderFounding Partner of Root Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund focused on deep tech investments across hardware, robotics, developer tools, AI/ML, and industrial technology.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Root Ventures do?
- Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based seed-stage venture fund that leads initial funding rounds for deep tech founders, with typical first checks of $3–5M. Run by engineers, it invests in companies across hardware, robotics, developer tools, AI/ML, and industrial technology.
- Who founded Root Ventures?
- Root Ventures was founded by Avidan Ross.
- Who are Root Ventures's investors?
- Root Ventures's investors include Level Ventures, Nimble Partners, Union Grove Venture Partners.
- Where is Root Ventures headquartered?
- Root Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

