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Anand Iyer

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Through Canonical, Anand Iyer backs university spin-outs and deep-technical teams building the infrastructure of a post-AGI world. Investment focus spans physical AI, AI infrastructure, applied AI, agentic finance and commerce, and on-chain coordination. The firm writes early-stage checks, typically $500K to $1.5M at the earliest stages.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$500K – $1.5M
HQ
San Francisco, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
1

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Gensyngensyn.ai𝕏Jun 2023

Gensyn provides decentralized infrastructure for AI models to train, verify, trade, and evolve using cryptographic verification and on-chain identity mechanisms.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureLondon, GB

Ben Fielding(Founder)inHarry Grieve(Founder)in

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCoinFundCounterview CapitalDigital Finance GroupEntrepreneur First+13 more

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Anand Iyer invest at?
Anand Iyer invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Anand Iyer's typical check size?
Anand Iyer typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
What sectors does Anand Iyer focus on?
Anand Iyer focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Fintech.
Where is Anand Iyer located?
Anand Iyer is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

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