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 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 25 of 39 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8Enterprise Software ×7Hardware ×6Defense Tech ×4Gaming ×4IoT ×4Robotics ×4
HQs:United States×20
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNeuroSonic 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 Devices
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)
ZeroTier provides secure, encrypted networking software that connects devices directly across platforms, offering an open-source and enterprise networking platform based on decentralized connectivity.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIrvine, US
ADAM IERYMENKO(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Ierymenko(Founder & CTO)Andrew Gault(CEO)Robert Stevenson(CCO)
New Orleans, US
Sergio Girau(Director)Edward Karp(Director)Alexander Girau(Executive Officer, Director)Shiva Adireddy(Director)
Board seatGreg Castle· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Nov 2022
Advanced ManufacturingSomerville, US
Derek Stein(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMiguel Galvez(Director)Daniel Cromie(Director)
Aetos provides visual documentation and management software for industrial facilities, using digital scans to help organizations manage, maintain, and train staff.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Charles Cichetti(Executive Officer)Connor Offutt(Executive Officer)
Arinna develops solar power technology for sustainable applications on Earth and in space.
CleantechEnergySpace TechRochester, US
Cliff Kaehler(Executive Officer, Director)
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
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
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
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
Level Zero Health develops electrochemical and microfluidic biosensor platforms for point-of-care and continuous diagnostic devices.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesDover, US
Ulviyya Rustamova(Executive Officer, Director)Yiran Jia(Director)
BoardPhilip Kneis(Director)
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
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)Paul Kwan(Director)Lewis Craparotta(Director)
New York, US
Parth Shah(Executive Officer, Director)Latif Peracha(Director)Daniel Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Mo Koyfman(Director)
BoardEthan Daly(Director)
Rec Room is a cross-platform social app where users build and play games together using the Maker Pen creation tool.
Creator EconomyGamingSocial
Austin, US
Andrii Surzhynskyi(Director)Angelos Angelou(Executive Officer)Oleksandr Khuda(Executive Officer, Director)
Simbe provides retail inventory and monitoring solutions combining computer vision, robotics, RFID, and fixed sensors for retail businesses.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRobotics
Brad Bogolea(CEO)Ryan Gembala(Director)Subodh Gupta(Director)Mirza Akbar Shah(Executive Officer, Director)Bradley Douglas Bogolea(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jay Douglas Knafel(Director)
Ruffnauts builds a gaming experience where players can explore planets and participate in community-driven feature development and testing.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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
Greg Castle · vimeo.com
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