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Aurum Venture Partners

Venture capital

Pleasanton · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Aurum targets disruptive technologies across three primary verticals: Fintech innovation driven by bank unbundling, embedded finance, and consumerization; Enterprise AI enabled by dark data monetization and digital transformation; and Web 3.0 infrastructure supporting NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs. The firm emphasizes value creation through strategic mentorship, operational support, governance improvement, and follow-on investor access, positioning portfolio companies for sustainable competitive advantage and unicorn-scale growth.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

HQ
Pleasanton, CA, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
135

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories
J. Skyler Fernandes· Founder & General Partner at VU Venture Partners
Narsi Ayyagari· General Partnerin

What they invest in

from 63 of 135 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×21Fintech ×12Enterprise Software ×11Biotech ×9Deep Tech ×9Hardware ×9SaaS ×8Digital Health ×7

HQs:United States×29India×5Germany×1United Kingdom×1Mexico×1Togo×1

Investments · 135 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12023 · 12020 · 12014 · 14 dated

Cerebras Systemscerebras.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: CBRS

Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling high-speed AI training and inference workloads.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Andrew Feldman(Co-founder & CEO)Gary LauterbachMichael JamesSean LieJean-Philippe Fricker

Co-investors2080 VenturesB CapitalBlack Opal VenturesCongruent VenturesDisruptive VenturesEclipse Ventures+10 more

05modularityspace.com

Co-investorsVU Venture Partners

09lal10.comin𝕏

Lal10 is a B2B platform connecting brands with manufacturers and sellers of soft-home and textile products such as floor coverings, home linen, table linen, and bed linen.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceNew York City, US

Maneet Gohil(Founder)Sanchit Govil(Founder)

Co-investorsBeyond Capital VenturesGemba Capital Venture PartnersPegasus India Evolving Opportunities FundSpiral VenturesBeyond Capital

15dayta.aiin

Dayta.ai offers Cyclops, a cloud-based shopper analytics platform that connects to existing IP video cameras to capture, analyze, and interpret in-store visitor behavior in real time.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsParticleVU Venture Partners

18caldo.tech

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, Llc

30collectable.com
34grabango.com

Berkeley, US

William Glaser(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsComet LabsCrunchFundPropel Venture PartnersRidge VenturesTuesday CapitalVU Venture Partners+1 more

ABSL Foods

Produces high quality sustainable meat alternatives

Anthropicanthropic.comin𝕏

Anthropic is an AI safety research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Dario Amodei(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Daniela Amodei(Co-founder & President)inTom Brown(Co-founder)inJack Clark(Co-founder & Head of Policy)inJared Kaplan(Co-founder & Chief Science Officer)Chris Olah(Co-founder & Interpretability Research Lead)

Co-investors3Comma Capital7BC Venture CapitalA.Capital VenturesAccelAlkeon InnovationAllen Institute for AI (AI2) Incubator+84 more

Anthropic

AI research and products that put safety at the frontier

AOA Dxaoadx.comin𝕏

AOA Dx develops a blood-based liquid biopsy platform using mass spectrometry and machine learning to detect ovarian cancer at early stages through tumor-associated biomarkers in serum.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDenver, US

Oriana Papin-Zoghbi(Founder)inAlex Fisher(Founder/COO)inAnna Jeter(Founder)inOriana Zoghbi-Harb(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Mcelhinny(Executive Officer)

BoardSurbhi Sarna(Director)

Co-investorsAlleyCorpGood Growth CapitalJoyance PartnersY CombinatorAstiaBantam Group+18 more

Arpit Finance

Provides affordable housing loans to low income groups and economically weaker sections of society

Atomwiseatomwise.comin

Atomwise uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to discover novel small-molecule drugs, with a current focus on developing treatments for immune and inflammatory diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US

Izhar Wallach(Executive Officer, Director)Abraham Heifets(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yan Zhao(Executive Officer)Stephen Worland(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRobert Mittendorff(Director)inAdam Seabrook(Director)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupCerity Partners VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesThreshold VenturesUnruly Capital+5 more

Axiom Space

Pioneering the Future of Wireless Space Technology

Axiom Space Habitats

Inflatable habitats getting you the maximum amount of space, in space

Axiom Space Refueling

In-space spacecraft refueling services

Blockdaemonblockdaemon.comin𝕏

Blockdaemon provides blockchain infrastructure services including staking, node deployment, APIs, and wallet management across 60+ protocols for financial institutions and developers.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFintechLos Angeles, US

Konstantin Richter(CEO and Founder)in

BoardEd Sim(Director)inGil Beyda(Director)in

Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Baroda Venturesboldstart venturesBorderless VentureComcast VenturesEQUIAM+18 more

Blue Nalubluenalu.comin

BlueNalu produces cell-cultivated seafood, starting with bluefin tuna (toro), as an alternative to wild-caught fish.

BiotechFoodTechSan Diego, US

Lauran Madden(Founder)in

Co-investors91 VenturesAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBloom8Clear Current Capital+7 more

Bolt Checkout
Brightwell

Digitizing Retail Distribution in Africa

Broadmark Realty Capital

Alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, credit, infrastructure/energy, renewables, and growth capital

Buyandshipbuyandship.in

Buyandship is a package-forwarding and international shipping service that lets shoppers buy from overseas online stores (such as the US, Japan, and Canada) via local warehouses and have items consolidated and delivered to them.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain

Calyxiacalyxia.com

Calyxia designs, manufactures, and sells biodegradable, microplastic-free microcapsules and microspheres that improve product performance and sustainability for industrial manufacturers.

AgTechCircular EconomyNew Materials

Co-investorsAstanor Ventures

Cellbrickscellbricks.comin

Cellbricks is a tissue therapeutics company developing cell-based human tissue implants using light-based biofabrication and AI-driven tissue engineering to restore soft tissue defects and organ function.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Michael Kring(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsVU Venture Partners

Chargeblast

Innovative and holistic approach for handling chargebacks

Coinbase

Crypto Solutions built for businesses using crypto and blockchain technology

Collectiblescollectibles.com

Collectibles.com, operated by Collectbase Inc., is a platform for collectors to identify, value, and manage collectibles such as trading cards, using AI-assisted identification and price estimates.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplaces

Contralinecontraline.comin

Contraline develops new contraceptive and reproductive health technologies, with a focus on male contraception.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesCharlottesville, US

Kevin S Eisenfrats(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kevin Eisenfrats(Co-Founder and CEO)John Herr(Co-Founder)

BoardIris Van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh(Director)Gurdane Bhutani(Director)inMartin J Emerson(Director)

Co-investorsBiotechnology Value FundMBX CapitalAllied Venture PartnersAmboy Street VenturesBeni Venture CapitalCleo Capital+14 more

Craftly

B2B Handicrafts marketplace to connect global retailers with indian artisans/rural SMEs

Doorstead Risk-Adjacentdoorstead.comin𝕏

Doorstead provides property management services, aiming to reduce vacancies by ensuring consistent tenant placement across homes.

PropTechSaaS

Jennifer Bronzo(Founder)inBernard Liang(Founder)

Co-investorsAvanta VenturesMadrona Venture GroupMetaPropMetaProp VenturesSilicon Valley Data CapitalVU Venture Partners+3 more

Dr. Treatdrtreat.comin𝕏

A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Rakesh Tondon(Founder)inHetal Shah(Founder)incharlie bowman(Founder)

Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorCathexis Ventures

EarthGrid™earthgrid.ioin𝕏

EarthGrid uses patented plasma-powered boring machines to tunnel and excavate through hard rock via thermal spallation, without drilling chemicals, at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional methods.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsBand of AngelsBoston Harbor AngelsD3VCHBS Angels of BostonInterlock CapitalKeiretsu Forum+5 more

EarthSenseearthsense.coin𝕏

EarthSense develops AI and robotics solutions for agriculture to address sustainability and productivity challenges.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Chinmay Soman(Founder)in

Co-investorsADB VenturesAg Ventures AllianceAgLaunch AcceleratorBread And Butter Ventures, LlcGen CapitalIllinois Ventures+2 more

Easy Home Financeeasyhomefinance.inin𝕏

Easy Home Finance is a Housing Finance Company registered with the National Housing Bank that offers digital home loans of up to Rs. 75 Lakhs with AI-powered approval and disbursal within 24 hours.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsInvestcorpPegasus India Evolving Opportunities Fund

Eka Software

Ensures a better way of supply chain and product compliance

Equiiequii.comin𝕏

Equii makes food products that combine complete protein with carbohydrates while reducing sugar, positioned around balanced nutrition.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsVU Venture PartnersWestern Technology InvestmentKdT Ventures

FabHotels
Factorial

Automated Payroll for Latin America

Figure AIfigure.aiin𝕏Feb 2024

Figure develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed for deployment in workforce and home environments.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSunnyvale, US

Brett Adcock(Executive Officer, Director)Lee Randaccio(Executive Officer)Dana Berlin(Executive Officer)Logan Berkowitz(Executive Officer)Colby Adcock(Director)Peter Welinder(Director)

Co-investorsAUDEO VENTURESBeyond CapitalBold Capital PartnersBVVCEvolution VC PartnersGestio Capital+22 more

Finless Foodsfinlessfoods.comin

Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Brandon Chen(Co-Founder & CEO)Brian Wyrwas(Co-Founder & CSO)Michael Selden(Co-Founder & Advisor)

Co-investorsAt One VenturesBabel VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Endurance28Japan Angels+7 more

Flutterwave
Framery

They make office phone booths and meeting pods for the new workplace

Franchly

Generate passive income from franchise investing

Funfirstfunfirst.in

Funfirst (Funfirst Global Skillers Private Ltd.) provides industry-relevant technical and vocational skills training and products aimed at increasing the employability and productivity of youth in India, with a focus on women and persons with disabilities.

EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsPegasus India Evolving Opportunities Fund

Funfirst

Skilling and training in the field of HVAC, Electronic repair and solar power systems

Goldin

Buy, sell, and trade rare, culturally and historically significant collactibles

goSTOPSgostops.com𝕏

goSTOPS operates a network of 30+ hostels across India offering accommodation in dorm beds, private rooms, and shared spaces designed for solo travelers, backpackers, and digital nomads.

Travel & HospitalityDelhi, IN

Pankaj Parwanda(Founder)

Co-investors1CrowdThe Chennai AngelsVU Venture Partners

Gozemgozem.coin𝕏

Gozem is a "super app" offering mobility (ride-hailing), delivery, digital purchases, financial services, and loyalty programs through a single mobile application.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsVU Venture Partners

Hadeanhadean.com

Hadean develops software that embeds AI and large-scale simulation into command and control (C2) systems for defense applications, including air defense, mission planning, training, wargaming, and civil resilience.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Rashid Mansoor(Founding CEO)inAlec Mocatta(Founding CTO)inCraig Beddis(Current CEO)inMimi Keshani(Current COO)in

Co-investors2050 CapitalBooz Allen VenturesEntrepreneur FirstIn-Q-TelMolten VenturesSanctor Capital+3 more

Hardthardt.globalin𝕏

Hardt develops hyperloop technology as a sustainable transportation solution that aims to overcome distance barriers.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsEIT InnoEnergyFreigeist CapitalUrban Impact Ventures

Healxhealx.aiin𝕏

Healx uses artificial intelligence to redevelop, combine, and enhance known compounds to build a pipeline of therapies for rare diseases, with an expanding focus on oncology and preventing cancer recurrence.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsVU Venture Partners

ICWicw.ioin

ICW provides cloud-based data analytics and collaboration tools for supply chain optimization, helping procurement teams make data-driven decisions while facilitating supplier and laboratory partnerships.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsBetatron Venture GroupVU Venture Partners

Insitehealthinsitehealth.netin𝕏

InSite Health provides outpatient therapy and psychiatric services for children, teens, and adults, delivered in-person or via telehealth.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsDellin InvestmentsVU Venture Partners

Instant Payroll

Instant earned wage access, giving employees greater financial control

Intuition Robotics
Isaac Healthmyisaachealth.comin

Isaac Health provides virtual, interdisciplinary care for people experiencing memory and thinking changes, staffed by board-certified neurologists, geriatric specialists, neuropsychologists, speech-language pathologists, and care navigators.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalFlare Capital PartnersMeridian Street CapitalVU Venture PartnersBlack Opal Ventures+1 more

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Cerebras SystemsNASDAQ: CBRS

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Aurum Venture Partners made?
Aurum Venture Partners has 135 tracked investments.
What sectors does Aurum Venture Partners focus on?
Aurum Venture Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
Where is Aurum Venture Partners located?
Aurum Venture Partners is headquartered in Pleasanton, US.
Who does Aurum Venture Partners co-invest with?
Aurum Venture Partners most often shares deals with VU Venture Partners, Pegasus India Evolving Opportunities Fund, Y Combinator, among 303 tracked co-investors.

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