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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.
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Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 59 of 71 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×26Advanced Manufacturing ×15Enterprise Software ×15Hardware ×14SaaS ×14Deep Tech ×12Developer Tools ×9Robotics ×9
HQs:United States×52Canada×1France×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×103 founders×24+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with education data
Georgia Institute of Technology ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Stanford University ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×11Engineering ×9Mathematics & Statistics ×5Business & Management ×3Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history
Gaikai ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 27 with degree data)
Investments · 71 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 52023 · 52022 · 62021 · 42020 · 32019 · 12017 · 12015 · 129 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)inCalder Archinuk(Head of Product)inNicola Anderson(Head of Data Science)in
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalKonvoy VenturesBDC Capital CorporationMetavisionR/GA VenturesSpace Capital+2 more
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)inDaniel Ward(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzElefundPathbreaker VenturesCalm VenturesGaingelsHack VC+8 more
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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 HorowitzDVCFoundersGraph Ventures+5 more
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(Founder & CTO)inAndrew Gault(CEO)inRobert Stevenson(CCO)in
Co-investorsBonfire Ventures7percent VenturesBattery VenturesDcode CapitalEnergetik VenturesAirbridge Equity Partners+1 more
Develops application programming interfaces (APIs) for the Augmented Reality Cloud
Co-investorsAhren Innovation CapitalAiSprouts VCAlumni VenturesPresence CapitalGeneral CatalystShasta Ventures
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Adept Materials develops advanced materials for building envelopes that improve energy efficiency, durability, and moisture management without sacrificing comfort.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSomerville, US
Derek Stein, Ph.D.(Founder & CEO)Derek Stein(Founder / Inventor)
BoardMiguel Galvez(Director)Daniel Cromie(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Slater Technology FundThird Derivative
Advano manufactures silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries that improve energy density and reduce costs for electric vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechNew Orleans, US
Shiva Adireddy(Founder/CTO)inAlexander Girau(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boot64 VenturesFifty YearsGlobivestInnovation CatalystManta International Consultancy S.A.L+22 more
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)inPat(Co-founder)Charles Cichetti(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAtlanta SeedFlyover CapitalService Provider CapitalTech Square Ventures
Julian Gilyadov(Founder)
Co-investors1984 Ventures Management, LlcNewView CapitalPartech Ventures
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)inBrian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1435 Capital1Flourish Capital8VCAliya Capital PartnersAltra Venture+101 more
Arinna develops solar power technology for sustainable applications on Earth and in space.
CleantechEnergySpace TechRochester, US
Alexander Shearer(Founder)inCliff Kaehler(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFJ LabsGold Dragon Ventures
AstroBeam builds voice-based interaction technology for VR games and experiences, enabling natural communication with NPCs and other players.
AI & Machine LearningGamingAustin, US
Co-investorsThe Venture Reality FundTIRTA VenturesBoost VC
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 DevicesSan Francisco, US
Naama Stauber Breckler(Founder)inAdam Breckler(Head of Product)in
BoardRaymond Tonsing(Director)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystMastryMosaic General Partnership, LLCSamsung Nextat.inc/Caffeinated Capital+2 more
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 OxfordAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesCorrelation VenturesData TechDetroit Venture Partners+5 more
Bitmovin provides video infrastructure software including a player, encoding, and streaming capabilities for online video providers building streaming services.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Stefan Lederer(Founder/CEO)inChristian Timmerer(Founder/CIO)inChristopher Mueller(Founder/CTO)inKenneth Carter(Executive Officer)in
BoardFergal Mullen(Director)inBenjamin Blume(Director)in
Co-investorsAtomicoEntourage VenturesHighland EuropeSpeedinvestY CombinatorZillionize+4 more
CivilGrid consolidates thousands of datasets on underground utilities, land rights, geotech conditions, and other site data into a real-time map for civil engineers, utility operators, and construction teams.
Construction TechData & InfrastructureGovTechSaaS
Josh(Co-founder)Brandon(Co-founder)
Co-investors2.12 AngelsA*Afore CapitalBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEnergy Impact PartnersSilent Capital+14 more
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
Cquence connects meeting recordings with CRM systems, acting as a link between recorded sales conversations and customer relationship data.
SaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)TIA Ventures
Flexport provides an AI-driven platform for global supply chain management, offering logistics visibility, customs brokerage, and freight optimization for companies shipping goods internationally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ryan Petersen(Founder & CEO)inRyan Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)Sanne Manders(Executive Officer)inChristopher Ferro(Executive Officer)Sudhanshu Priyadarshi(Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Ronen(Director)
Co-investors137 Ventures1435 Capital3Spoke Capital8VCAcequia Capital (AceCap)Adit Ventures Management, Llc+68 more
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
BoardIlya Sukhar(Director)
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBedrockCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Founders Fund+23 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 VCBragiel BrothersConvective CapitalFifty YearsHAWKTAILJude Gomila+15 more
Defense startup building multi-domain autonomous precision munitions across air, land, and sea for U.S. and allied forces.
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesMenlo VenturesCantos VenturesFlume VenturesFriends Family CapitalHedosophia+2 more
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 VenturesATEL VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEniac VenturesInnovating Capital+11 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)inDaniel Ricardo Vega Bermudez(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstLingottoLobster CapitalMoonfire VenturesMyAsiaVCOlive Tree Capital+17 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-investorsBerkeley Angel NetworkBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEcho River CapitalMFV PartnersSand Hill AngelsTamiami Angel+2 more
JigSpace enables companies with hardware and physical products to create interactive 3D and augmented reality presentations for investor pitches and customer demonstrations without coding, using CAD files and simple drag-and-drop tools.
Creator EconomyDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAura VenturesBreakthrough VictoriaFlying Fox Ventures
KarunaHOME delivers a 12-week at-home program combining AI technology, neuroscience-based coaching, and personalized rehabilitation to help patients with chronic pain reduce symptoms and medication use.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Lincoln Nguyen(CEO)Jon Weinberg(COO)Andy Riedel(CTO)
Co-investorsCity LightCorrelation VenturesBaseline VenturesDreamit VenturesHustle Fund
A nonprofit organization that provides funding to community-based organizations globally to increase access to period care products and menstrual health education.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US
Talia Frenkel(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAltaIR CapitalFusionRanch VenturesSoma CapitalSv Tech Ventures, Inc.+8 more
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 FirstKfundSamos InvestmentsSOSVTranspose Platform Management+2 more
Lightform develops design tools for projected augmented reality, combining computer vision and hardware to enable interactive visual experiences.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardware
Co-investorsComet LabsDolby Family VenturesGen CapitalPresence CapitalTuesday CapitalLevensohn Venture Partners+2 more
LightOn develops artificial intelligence software and platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSParis, FR
Igor Carron(Chairman, CEO and co-founder)inLaurent Daudet(Managing Director and co-founder)inSylvain Gigan(Co-founder)inFlorent Krzakala(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupQuantonation
Mage is an AI-native platform for building, running, and repairing data and AI workflows, where users describe a workflow in natural language and the platform generates the sources, code, dependencies, checks, and schedules.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSanta Clara, US
Georges Mangin(Founder)inTommy Dang(Founder)inXiaoyou Wang(Founder)in
Co-investors1Flourish CapitalAlumni VenturesDesigner FundGradient VenturesLigature VCSINEWAVE VENTURES+2 more
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Mesh++ manufactures wireless mesh networking hardware with low-loss routing protocols for fast, automatic connections across difficult-to-serve areas.
HardwareIoTChicago, US
Danny Gardner(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesFirst Leaf CapitalIllinois VenturesLateral CapitalGAN VenturesSOSV+1 more
Nevermet is a VR dating and matchmaking app where users match and connect through metaverse avatars instead of photos, then meet up in virtual reality spaces.
ConsumerGamingSocial
Cam Mullen(CEO)inSolaris Nite(Founder)in
Nine Fives develops RF (radio frequency) test equipment for hardware engineers.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Noah Levy(Founder)inAndrew Kurtz(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSpace CapitalAndreessen HorowitzCapitalize VCHyperstition ResearchSurgePoint Angel
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-investors640 OxfordAlumni VenturesOperator CollectiveThe CouncilTrail Run CapitalTransform Investments+15 more
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)in
BoardRaymond Tonsing(Director)inPaul Kwan(Director)inLewis Craparotta(Director)in
Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorBattery VenturesCaffeinated CapitalGeneral CatalystHuman CapitalInsight Partners+14 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)inHeather Gervais(CEO)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcKaiser Permanente VenturesOak HC/FTPresence CapitalScrum VenturesSignalFire+1 more
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 CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesPrime Impact Fund
Phiar develops augmented reality navigation software for smartphones and vehicle displays that uses edge-based artificial intelligence to interpret road conditions and provide real-time directional guidance to drivers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Chen-Ping Yu(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsGFR Fundgumi IncMaC Venture CapitalY CombinatorHalf Court VenturesInnolinks Ventures+4 more
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)inDaniel Smith(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEthan Daly(Director)inLatif Peracha(Director)inMo Koyfman(Director)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLooking Glass CapitalPear VCShine CapitalAlloy FundM13
Prisms develops VR/AR learning experiences for middle school math and science education, with a focus on teacher professional development and classroom outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSan Francisco, US
Anurupa Ganguly(Founder & CEO)in
BoardJeffrey Jordan(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Row PartnersScout FundWXR FundAvalanche VC
Build and evaluation/guardrails platform for LLMs and GenAI reducing hallucinations and risk.
Co-investorsExfinity VenturesNuVenturespi VenturesTenOneTen Ventures
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)inDan Kroymann(Founder)Josh Wehrly(Founder)inNick Fajt(Founder)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Coatue ManagementDag VenturesGreycroftgumi IncIndex Ventures+6 more
Resilience is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that manufactures complex pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients to broaden access to medicines and protect biopharmaceutical supply chains against disruption.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechEnterprise SoftwareBlue Ash, US
William S. Marth(Chief Executive Officer)William S. Marth, RPh., MBA(President & CEO)
BoardRobert Nelsen(Chairman, Resilience; Founder, ARCH)
Co-investors8VCARCH Venture PartnersCatalio Capital Management, LPGlobal Health Investment CorporationGV (Google Ventures)Koch Disruptive Technologies+13 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 NextKakao VenturesSapphire 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-investorsATEL VenturesFoundation CapitalPathbreaker VenturesQualcomm VenturesSamsung NextSwift Ventures+7 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-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital FactoryOwl VenturesTime Zero CapitalReinvent 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)inAnkit Kumar(Founder)inRyan Brown(Founder)inNate MitchellinAngela Gaylesin
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzMatrixSequoia Capital7percent VenturesA*Abstract Ventures+23 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)inMirza Akbar Shah(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRyan Gembala(Director)inSubodh Gupta(Director)inJay Douglas Knafel(Director)inDavid Pakman(Director)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesActivant CapitalComet LabsEastward Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLCPathbreaker Ventures+11 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)inDebdeep Jena(Co-Founder and Advisor)inGrace Xing(Co-Founder and Advisor)Austin Hickman, Ph.D.(Co-Founder and CEO)Reet Chaudhuri(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Co-investorsMultiball CapitalRed Bear Ventures
SourceDNA provides code analysis tools that scan mobile applications to identify and track code components across iOS and Android platforms, revealing information about code quality and origins.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Kate Lawson(Founder)
Co-investorsSparkland CapitalY CombinatorEast VentureseFundFYRFLY Venture PartnersGrowbig Ventures+4 more
Sourcify is a product sourcing education platform that teaches founders and enterprises how to scale their supply chains and bring products to market.
Advanced ManufacturingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Diego, US
Nathan Resnick(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersInvariantes FundVentureSouqY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcFoundersX+6 more
Spiketrap is a provider of conversation intelligence, applying AI to analyze online conversations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Virgilio Pigliucci(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kieran Fitzpatrick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investors645 VenturesLighter CapitalPathbreaker Ventures20VCOceans VenturesSusa Ventures+2 more
Supermedium provides 3D content creation tools and generative AI workflows for creators, building on the A-Frame open-source framework.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomySan Francisco, US
Diego Marcos Segura(Founder)inDiego Marcos(Founder)in
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalY CombinatorBoost VCCantos VenturesColopl NextGeneral Catalyst+4 more
Torch provides universal identity governance software that extends governance capabilities to all enterprise applications, including legacy systems, mainframes, and custom-built applications that fall outside traditional IAM tooling.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
GalRoni
Co-investorsSilicon Valley Data CapitalUpWest137 VenturesBluestein VenturesMaersk GrowthNorwest Venture Partners+6 more
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+10 more
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Verustruct develops robotic construction systems for building affordable and sustainable housing.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechDeep TechRoboticsNew Haven, US
Nick Callegari(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsNecessary Ventures
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-investorsPioneerThe Venture Reality FundY CombinatorAmplify PartnersBonAngels Venture PartnersDVC+4 more
Creating genre-defining multiplayer VR games.
Co-investorsLobster CapitalBonAngels Venture PartnersKevin LinMakers FundSoma CapitalY Combinator
Vitalize provides an AI platform for health systems that unifies staffing, scheduling, and capacity management to optimize labor operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Veeraj Shah(Founder)inSanketh Andhavarapu(Founder)in
Co-investors.406 VenturesDorm RoomMemorialCare Innovation FundY CombinatorChemistryConscious Venture Lab+15 more
WeatherCheck provides address-specific weather data and damage detection services for property owners to identify weather-related damage eligible for insurance claims.
Climate TechFintechInsurTechIoTPropTechLouisville, US
Jermaine Watkins(Founder)inDemetrius Gray(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesJapan Angel Fund
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)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBeaten Zone Venture PartnersGround Up VenturesLudlow VenturesAero X VenturesVOLT CAPITAL
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NanostarAgainst GravityFramework Computer IncJigSpaceVirtex Stadium
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Arinna · techcrunch.com · Mar 25, 2026
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Gridware · finsmes.com · Nov 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Anorak Ventures made?
- Anorak Ventures has 71 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 4 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, General Catalyst, A*, among 133 tracked co-investors.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
The Venture Reality Fund is a deep tech venture firm that invests globally in companies building Spatial and Physical AI technologies for the next computing era.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
SV Angel is a San Francisco-based firm that invests long-term in founders, supporting them with advice, introductions, and network access at key business inflection points.
7percent Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs breakthrough deep tech and moonshot companies at pre-seed and seed stages.
Presence Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) startups, backing entrepreneurs building new ways to communicate, work, and play with these technologies.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders, known for early investments including leading Twitter's Series B in 2008.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.
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SOSVSusa VenturesLiquid VenturesLux CapitalMaC Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Insight PartnersFirst Round CapitalFoundation CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Sapphire VenturesPartech VenturesMaveronMatrixWinklevoss CapitalEclipse VenturesTuesday CapitalFifty Years1984 Ventures Management, LlcKyber Knight CapitalZeno VenturesTechstarsUncork CapitalDST GlobalAtomicoEniac VenturesMayfield FundSignalFireFoundryAltaIR CapitalShasta VenturesBaseline VenturesBedrockHeavybitNewView Capital645 VenturesDawn CapitalHelium-3 VenturesSilverton PartnersFusion.406 VenturesLudlow VenturesMoonfire VenturesVOLT CAPITALSand Hill AngelsDolby Family VenturesGround Up VenturesLemnos VCKaiser Permanente VenturesSuper VenturesUberUpHonest CapitalKapor CapitalStride VCElectric CapitalBullpen CapitalUncorrelated VenturesLatitud VenturesPolychain CapitalCoelius Capitalfoobar.vcLocus VenturesSLVCCelesta CapitalPrimitive VenturesAccenture VenturesMysten LabsGSR VenturesQuest Venture PartnersInfinite CapitalMonk's Hill VenturesOpen Circle Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Anorak Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Anorak Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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