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Analytics Ventures

Venture studio

San Diego · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Founded in 2016 on the conviction that artificial intelligence will become integral to every business, Analytics Ventures operates as an AI-centric venture studio. It was established at a time when access to models and data was limited and data science talent was scarce, which hindered early-stage ventures. To address these obstacles, the firm assembles global data scientists and launches AI-driven ventures from within a collaborative studio, building companies across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, sales enablement, and technology.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
San Diego, US
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
6
Unicorns
1

Team · 4 people

from public directories
Homa Karimabadi· Co-Founder
Andreas Roell· Managing Partner
Navid Alipour· Managing Partner

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Analytics Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 2 of 6 portfolio companies

SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 6 tracked

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Xendeexendee.comin𝕏Nov 2021

Xendee offers a platform for designing, modeling, and operating microgrids and distributed energy resources (DERs), covering site screening, proposal generation, power and thermal flow modeling, and AI-powered microgrid control.

CleantechEnergySaaSSan Diego, US

Michael Stadler(Chief Technology Officer of Xendee Corporation)inNaser Partovi(Chief Strategy Officer of Xendee Corporation)inScott Mitchell(Chief Software Architect)inAdib Naslé(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAnzu PartnersEvergy Ventures

Zipziphq.comin𝕏

Zip is an AI platform for enterprise procurement that automates and optimizes the B2B purchasing process from intake to payment.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Rujul Zaparde(CEO and Cofounder)inLu Cheng(CTO and Cofounder)inLarry Diamond(Executive Officer, Director)inMartin Brooke(Executive Officer)Peter Gray(Executive Officer, Director)June Lee(Recruiting)

Co-investorsY CombinatorTiger Global ManagementAirAngelsAlkeon InnovationBond Capital ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)+14 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AI mammogram detection ventureAI model training SaaS ventureEdge IOT processing ventureSMB growth acceleration venture

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Analytics Ventures made?
Analytics Ventures has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Analytics Ventures invest at?
Analytics Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Analytics Ventures focus on?
Analytics Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
Where is Analytics Ventures located?
Analytics Ventures is headquartered in San Diego, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

The Future of AI in Healthcare | Navid Alipour

The Lindsay Hadley Podcast · Navid Alipour

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