Anorak Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Anorak Ventures focuses on early-stage investing, backing pre-seed and seed companies that are building differentiated technology. The firm supports founders in reaching product-market fit and securing follow-on financing. Since 2016 it has invested in more than 120 seed-stage technology companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 37 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16Advanced Manufacturing ×9Hardware ×9Enterprise Software ×8SaaS ×8Deep Tech ×7Robotics ×7Defense Tech ×5
HQs:United States×31Canada×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×73 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
Georgia Institute of Technology ×2Imperial College London ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12022 · 22015 · 16 dated
Cognitive3D provides an analytics platform for XR (VR/AR) applications, capturing user behavior, app activity, and device inputs to let teams replay and analyze sessions in full 3D.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechGamingSaaSVancouver, CA
Tony Bevilacqua(Founder & CEO)inMatt Manuel(VP of Engineering)Calder Archinuk(Head of Product)Nicola Anderson(Head of Data Science)
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalKonvoy VenturesBDC Capital CorporationR/GA VenturesSpace CapitalSuper Ventures
NeuroSonic develops a handheld, non-invasive device that assesses stroke risk by analyzing carotid artery blood flow, enabling clinicians to determine which patients require further vascular imaging.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesLondon, GB
Mike Ryan(CEO)inMatthew Campbell(CTO)in
Co-investorsDetroit Venture PartnersEMERGENT VENTURESLong Journey VenturesEntrepreneur FirstTranspose Platform Management
Orderful provides technology for instant electronic data interchange (EDI) connectivity between trading partners, replacing traditional one-by-one connection setups with immediate, always-current integrations for any transaction type.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Erik Kiser(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJohn McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGregoire Lehmann(Director)Daniel Ward(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzElefundPathbreaker VenturesCalm VenturesGaingelsHack VC+6 more
Scenario is a creative AI platform that lets teams train custom models on their own art and brand style, then access 600+ image, video, 3D, and audio models to generate on-brand assets.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaSSan Francisco, US
Hervé Nivon(Founder)in
Co-investorsDecasonicPlay VenturesAndreessen HorowitzFoundersGraph VenturesThe Venture Reality Fund
ZeroTier is a networking platform that provides secure, endpoint-enforced connectivity without appliances or traditional VPN configurations, serving organizations of all sizes across sectors such as robotics, space, and retail.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIrvine, US
ADAM IERYMENKO(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Ierymenko(Founder & CTO)inAndrew Gault(CEO)inRobert Stevenson(CCO)in
Co-investorsBonfire Ventures7percent VenturesBattery VenturesDcode CapitalFirst In
New Orleans, US
Alexander Girau(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSergio Girau(Director)Edward Karp(Director)Shiva Adireddy(Director)
Board seatGreg Castle· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Nov 2022
Adept Materials develops a moisture-control material technology that provides directional vapor control, humidity regulation, and temperature management, applied as coatings, films, and overlays.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsSomerville, US
Derek Stein(Founder / Inventor)
BoardMiguel Galvez(Director)Daniel Cromie(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Slater Technology Fund
Aetos Imaging provides a visual management software built on digital scans of a customer's physical facility, used to manage, maintain, and train around building operations and assets.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSStone Mountain, US
Connor Offutt(Co-founder & CEO)Pat(Co-founder)Charles Cichetti(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAtlanta SeedFlyover CapitalTech Square VenturesService Provider Capital
Anduril builds autonomous systems and software for defense and military applications, including attack aviation, unmanned aircraft, and underwater vehicles, unified by an autonomy platform.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Palmer Luckey(Founder)Brian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnti+82 more
Better Health provides home-based support for people living with chronic conditions, offering trained peer coaching, medical supply delivery with insurance handling, and patient education.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Naama Stauber Breckler(Founder)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystMastryMosaic General Partnership, LLCSamsung Nextat.inc/
Birdstop manufactures drone technology for government and industrial clients.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Keith Miao(Founder and CEO)Bill Liu(Founder)
BoardAndrea Hippeau(Director)in
Co-investors640 OxfordData TechLerer HippeauTech Square VenturesTechstars
CivilGrid provides a platform that aggregates utility, geotechnical, and site data to support site due diligence, utility interconnection planning, and infrastructure project planning.
Construction TechData & InfrastructureGovTech
Co-investors2.12 AngelsA*Afore CapitalBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEnergy Impact PartnersSpark Capital
Coronal develops plasma arc additive manufacturing technology that melts wire to print near net shapes from difficult alloys for use in extreme environments.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Flock Safety provides a platform that connects neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement to share verified incident information and enable coordinated emergency response based on shared evidence.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareSaaSAtlanta, US
Garrett Langley(Founder/CEO)inMatt Feury(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBedrockCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Founders Fund+14 more
San Francisco, US
Nirav Patel(Founder)
Co-investorsPathbreaker Ventures7percent Ventures
Gods of Gravity is a multiplayer arcade-style real-time strategy game set in space, where players compete as celestial gods to capture planets, mine asteroids, and conquer enemies' home planets.
Gaming
Gridware provides real-time monitoring and visibility of electrical grid conditions through sensors deployed on power lines, enabling utilities and line workers to detect and respond to problems faster.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US
Tim Barat(Founder)inOmar B(Founder)inHall Chen(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAiSprouts VCConvective CapitalFifty YearsHAWKTAILLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+7 more
Defense startup building multi-domain autonomous precision munitions across air, land, and sea for U.S. and allied forces.
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesMenlo VenturesFlume VenturesFriends Family CapitalHedosophiaMVP Ventures
Inevitable Tech builds a fully automated, plug-and-play plant propagation system that gives growers precise control over climate, lighting, and nutrients, using a closed-loop design with built-in perception to detect pests and disease early.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Brandon Alexander(Founder/CEO)inJonathan Binney(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAt One VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEniac VenturesInnovating CapitalPathbreaker Ventures+3 more
Inversion Semiconductor develops next-generation semiconductor lithography equipment based on miniaturized particle accelerators that increase transistor density and improve chip manufacturing precision.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US
Rohan Karthik(CEO)inDaniel Vega(CTO)inRohan Shishir Karthik(CEO)inDaniel Ricardo Vega Bermudez(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstLobster CapitalMoonfire VenturesMyAsiaVCTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator+2 more
Irrigreen manufactures smart in-ground sprinkler systems for residential lawns that use mapping technology to reduce water waste by up to 50% compared to traditional irrigation.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEcho River CapitalMFV PartnersTamiami AngelUlu VenturesSum Ventures
JigSpace builds a platform for creating interactive 3D and augmented reality presentations from existing product assets, viewable on mobile, web, and Apple Vision Pro.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAura VenturesBreakthrough Victoria
Level Zero Health develops electrochemical and microfluidic biosensor platforms for point-of-care and continuous diagnostic devices.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesDover, US
Ula Rustamova(CEO)inIrene Jia(CTO)inUlviyya Rustamova(Executive Officer, Director)Yiran Jia(Director)
BoardPhilip Kneis(Director)in
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesEntrepreneur FirstSamos InvestmentsSOSVTranspose Platform ManagementUnruly Capital+1 more
LightOn provides a production retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) platform delivered through three API endpoints for document parsing/OCR, structured field extraction, and grounded hybrid search with citations.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupQuantonation
Mage is a data workflow platform where users describe an outcome and the system builds and runs AI-generated workflows that connect sources, apply checks, and deliver validated data to dashboards, products, APIs, and agents.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSanta Clara, US
Georges Mangin(Founder)Tommy Dang(Founder)Xiaoyou Wang(Founder)
Co-investorsDesigner FundGradient VenturesLigature VCSINEWAVE VENTURESEssence Venture Capital
NOX operates AI-powered metal manufacturing facilities that provide cut-to-spec metal products to American manufacturers with quote and delivery times measured in milliseconds rather than days.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsDetroit, US
Zane Hengsperger(Founder)in
Co-investorsOperator CollectiveThe CouncilTrail Run CapitalY CombinatorE1 Ventures
Onebrief develops software designed for military and defense organizations, enabling real-time collaboration and knowledge access for command and operational teams.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSHonolulu, US
Grant Demaree(Founder)inRafa Pereira(Founder)inAdam Lackey(Executive Officer)
BoardRaymond Tonsing(Director)inPaul Kwan(Director)inLewis Craparotta(Director)
Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorBattery VenturesCaffeinated CapitalHuman CapitalInsight PartnersKyber Knight Capital+9 more
Osso develops virtual reality training scenarios for nurses, nurse leaders and healthcare system administrators, offering self-guided learning, skill assessment, and collaborative training on one platform.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMillbrae, US
Justin Barad(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)Heather Gervais(CEO)
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcKaiser Permanente VenturesOak HC/FTPresence CapitalScrum VenturesSignalFire
Ovipost farms insects and worms to produce protein by converting organic waste, positioning insect farming as a sustainable protein source and upcycling solution.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTechLaBelle, US
Trina Chiasson(Founder/CEO)inJames Ricci(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorPrime Impact Fund
Polimorphic offers an AI platform for government service operations, handling resident requests from intake to resolution across departments and systems.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSNew York, US
Parth Shah(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Smith(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEthan Daly(Director)inLatif Peracha(Director)inMo Koyfman(Director)in
Co-investorsShine CapitalGeneral CatalystM13Pear VC
Rec Room is a cross-platform social app where users build and play games together using the Maker Pen creation tool.
Creator EconomyGamingSocialSeattle, US
Cameron Brown(Founder)inBilal Orhan(Founder)Dan Kroymann(Founder)Josh Wehrly(Founder)Nick Fajt(Founder)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Coatue ManagementDag VenturesGreycroftIndex VenturesMadrona Venture Group+3 more
Restream is a live-video platform that lets creators and organizations broadcast one stream to 30+ social and streaming destinations.
Austin, US
Oleksandr Khuda(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Surzhynskyi(Founder)in
BoardAngelos Angelou(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsColopl NextSapphire VenturesSilverton PartnersInsight PartnersMana Ventures
SafelyYou provides AI-based fall detection and prevention technology for senior living and memory care communities, using video and clinical review to reduce falls, ER visits, and care costs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
George Netscher(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsPathbreaker VenturesQualcomm VenturesSamsung NextSwift VenturesTouring CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)+5 more
Schemata provides AI-powered training and readiness solutions using immersive, photorealistic virtual experiences for equipment and operations training across defense, enterprise, and other demanding sectors.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEdTech
Co-investorsCapital FactoryOwl VenturesTime Zero Capital
Sesame builds personal voice AI agents capable of natural conversation, along with hardware devices designed to make them more effective.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechHardwareSan Francisco, US
Brendan Iribe(Founder)Ankit Kumar(Founder)Ryan Brown(Founder)Angela GaylesNate Mitchell
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzMatrixSequoia CapitalA*Abstract VenturesAvenir Growth Capital+8 more
Simbe provides retail inventory and monitoring solutions combining computer vision, robotics, RFID, and fixed sensors for retail businesses.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Brad Bogolea(CEO)Mirza Akbar Shah(Executive Officer, Director)Bradley Douglas Bogolea(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardRyan Gembala(Director)inSubodh Gupta(Director)inJay Douglas Knafel(Director)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesActivant CapitalComet LabsEastward Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCPathbreaker Ventures+9 more
Soctera develops nitride semiconductor power amplifiers that use a thinner semiconductor stack to deliver higher power density and lower operating temperatures for 5G telecom, SATCOM, and radar systems.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsIthaca, US
Austin Hickman(Co-Founder & CEO)Reet Chaudhuri(Co-Founder & CTO)Debdeep Jena(Co-Founder & Advisor)Grace Xing(Co-Founder & Advisor)
Co-investorsMultiball CapitalRed Bear Ventures
Treeswift develops physical AI using robotics and machine learning to assist field crews with grid inspection, vegetation management, and asset documentation.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyRoboticsPhiladelphia, US
Elizabeth Hunter(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSteven Chen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMichael Shomin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersConvective CapitalCrosslink CapitalDorm RoomHumba VenturesInspired Capital+8 more
Ruffnauts builds a gaming experience where players can explore planets and participate in community-driven feature development and testing.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Nathaniel Ventura(Founder)inMaciej Szcześnik(Founder)in
Co-investorsThe Venture Reality FundY CombinatorMakers FundSoma Capital
Creating genre-defining multiplayer VR games.
Co-investorsLobster CapitalMakers FundSoma CapitalY Combinator
Co-investorsAcurio Ventures
ZeroMark develops AI-driven adaptive targeting intelligence systems for defense applications, particularly for drone detection and response.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechScotch Plains, US
Joel Anderson(CEO)inJoel C Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzGround Up VenturesLudlow VenturesAero X Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Soctera · infotechlead.com · Aug 19, 2026
Anduril · bloomberg.com · Aug 10, 2026
Better Health · aetna.com · Aug 3, 2026
Flock · wvnews.com · Jul 17, 2026
Inversion Semiconductor · startupintros.com · Jul 13, 2026
Gridware · newmarketpitch.com · Jul 13, 2026
Orderful · usabusinessradio.com · Jul 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Anorak Ventures made?
- Anorak Ventures has 25 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Anorak Ventures invest at?
- Anorak Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Anorak Ventures's typical check size?
- Anorak Ventures typically writes checks of $25K – $400K.
- What sectors does Anorak Ventures focus on?
- Anorak Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Anorak Ventures located?
- Anorak Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Anorak Ventures lead rounds?
- Anorak Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Anorak Ventures co-invest with?
- Anorak Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, A*, Andreessen Horowitz, among 106 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Anorak Ventures invests in deep technology addressing physical-world challenges, from industrial autonomy and manufacturing to energy infrastructure and national security, with recent fund performance showing strong early returns and portfolio unicorn achievements. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamGreg Castle, Managing Partner Anorak Ventures Background
The VR Report · Greg Castle
Greg Castle - Funding Emerging Technologies at Anorak Ventures - ep 148
Zima Red · Greg Castle
Greg Castle (Anorak Ventures) | VC Pitches at The Investor Series | Tame
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Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
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Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.
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MatrixEclipse VenturesPresence CapitalKyber Knight CapitalTechstarsFoundation CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Eniac VenturesSOSVSusa VenturesLiquid VenturesLux CapitalSignalFireMaveronBedrockSilverton PartnersFifty YearsLudlow VenturesMoonfire VenturesGround Up VenturesLemnos VCKaiser Permanente VenturesSuper VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Uncork CapitalFirst Round CapitalUberNorwest Venture PartnersDST GlobalAtomicoMayfield FundPartech VenturesUpHonest CapitalKapor CapitalStride VCElectric CapitalBullpen CapitalFoundryAltaIR CapitalUncorrelated VenturesShasta VenturesWinklevoss CapitalLatitud VenturesMaC Venture CapitalBaseline VenturesPolychain CapitalCoelius Capitalfoobar.vcHeavybitLocus VenturesNewView Capital645 VenturesDawn CapitalHelium-3 VenturesFusionSLVC1984 Ventures Management, Llc.406 VenturesCelesta CapitalPrimitive VenturesVOLT CAPITALAccenture VenturesMysten LabsTuesday CapitalGSR VenturesFirefly HealthSand Hill AngelsQuest Venture PartnersInfinite CapitalDolby Family VenturesMonk's Hill VenturesZeno VenturesOpen Circle Capital
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