Calm Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as Calm Ventures SpaceX
Investment thesis
Calm Ventures positions itself as a partner to builders creating disruptive technology companies. It emphasizes leveraging an expansive network of subject-matter authorities, accomplished entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to build ecosystems that help portfolio companies speed time-to-market, forge strategic partnerships, and expand their impact across global markets. The firm describes its approach as democratizing venture and deploying evangelism at scale, supported by an LP network of value-add founders, investors, executives, operators, and specialists.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×7Enterprise Software ×4Healthtech ×4Consumer ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Biotech ×2Cloud Computing ×2
HQs:United States×13United Kingdom×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×43 founders×1
Investments · 20 tracked
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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
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzElefundPathbreaker VenturesAnorak VenturesGaingelsHack VC+6 more
Permit.io provides a full-stack authorization framework that lets developers add access control and Identity Access Management to their products, with low-code tools for the rest of the organization.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTel Aviv, IL
Or Weis(Founder)inAsaf Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investors97212 VenturesNFXRoosh VenturesMana VenturesRainfall VenturesFirestreak Ventures
1up provides an AI-powered sales platform that answers customer questions and delivers accurate information to go-to-market teams in real time.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechNew York City, US
Jayden R.(Founder)inGeorge Avetisov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Manoj Abraham(Executive Officer)
BoardKobie Fuller(Director)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsUpfront VenturesLightbank8-Bit CapitalAviso VenturesRRE Ventures
Abingdon Software provides software solutions to public and private sector organisations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsFuel Ventures
AdQuick is a platform and managed-service marketplace for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, connecting advertisers to 1.6M+ placements and 3M+ programmatic DOOH screens across 1,700+ media owners in multiple countries.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesAustin, US
Fahim Ferdous(Founder)inConnor Burden(Founder)Brian Schwartz(Director)Matthew O'Connor(Director)Christopher Gadek(Executive Officer)Nina Boost(Executive Officer)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalEudemian VenturesOperator StackTeam Ignite VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundVTF Capital+3 more
Aether develops additives that blend into engineering-grade nylons to enable faster, high-throughput fused filament (FFF/FDM) 3D printing while maintaining mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials
Pavle Jeremic(Founder & CEO)Jay Zaveri(Co-Founder & President)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investors4DX VenturesAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesBlue Bear VenturesBoxGroupEvolution VC Partners+7 more
Airmeet is a virtual events platform that enables investors, incubators, and accelerators to host immersive online events for networking, collaboration, and mentorship.
Future of WorkSaaS
Lalit Mangal(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelBetter CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesFlucas VenturesGemba Capital Venture PartnersGlobal Brain+5 more
AirOps provides AI-powered workflows for content teams to develop and optimize SEO and AI-engine-optimized content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Berna Gonzalez(Co-Founder & CTO)inAlex Halliday(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatt Hammel(Co-Founder & COO)
BoardMike Duboe(Board Director / Investor (Greylock))
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAlt CapitalFounder CollectiveFrontline VenturesGreylock PartnersUnusual VenturesVillage Global+2 more
Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Rachel Blank(Founder)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HOF CapitalIndex Ventures+4 more
Alloy provides drug discovery services and platform technologies across genetic medicines, TCR mimics, and cell therapies, supporting pharmaceutical partners in developing novel treatments.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechWaltham, US
Tillman Gerngross(Founder, CEO, Chairman)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investors82VS8VCGermin8 Ventures
Compound Planning is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering investment advisory and wealth management services, along with tax consulting and compliance through its subsidiary Compound Tax.
FintechNew York, US
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Alto operates a platform for self-directed IRAs, letting individuals fund retirement accounts via IRA transfers, employer-plan rollovers, or cash contributions and invest those funds in private markets.
FintechMarketplacesSaaS
Eric Satz(Founder & CEO)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha Edisonalphabet angelsAlumni VenturesAtacama Ventures+16 more
Alto Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy that offers patients medication delivery, cost transparency, and pharmacist access.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
James Karraker(Executive Officer, Director)Mattieu Gamache-Asselin(Founder & CEO)inNichola Eliovits(Director)Nathaniel Kan(Director)Robert Spinner(Director)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAvego BioScience CapitalBantam GroupCSC UpshotEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesFormus Capital+8 more
Amori is an AI-powered coaching and matchmaking app that helps individuals navigate dating and relationships through personalized AI coaches and curated match introductions.
AI & Machine LearningConsumer
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAsimov VenturesMultifaceted CapitalTranspose Platform Management
Andrena is a wireless Internet service provider that delivers high-speed connectivity to multi-tenant buildings and households using wireless technology beamed to building roofs, then distributed wirelessly to units.
CleantechCloud ComputingNew Jersey, US
Neil Chatterjee(Founder)James Smits(Founder)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investors645 VenturesAfore CapitalBollinger Investment GroupCastle Island VenturesChaos VenturesChapter One+7 more
Atomic Industries uses artificial intelligence and custom software to design plastic molds for manufacturing, enabling faster production of injection-molded parts for customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsDetroit, US
Aaron Slodov(Founder)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Impatient VenturesJulian CapitalMaC Venture CapitalNarya CapitalPoint72 Ventures+6 more
FitnessAI is an AI-powered workout app that programs personalized strength training routines with automatic progression based on user performance.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US
Jake Mor(Founder)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsY Combinator
Operant AI provides a runtime defense platform that protects cloud and AI applications across infrastructure and APIs through continuous discovery, detection, and defense capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Vrajesh(Co-Founder and CEO)inPriyanka(Co-Founder and CTO)inAshley(Co-founder and COO)inPriyanka Tembey(Founder)inVrajesh B(Founder)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Co-investorsBeat VenturesFelicis VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURESGaingelsMassiveThe Fund
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAirOps · AirOps (company blog) · Jul 30, 2026
Orderful · usabusinessradio.com · Jul 8, 2026
Abingdon · fundingspotter.com · May 9, 2026
Operant AI · softwarestrategiesblog.com · Mar 29, 2026
Alto IRA · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Calm Ventures made?
- Calm Ventures has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Calm Ventures invest at?
- Calm Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Calm Ventures focus on?
- Calm Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Calm Ventures located?
- Calm Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Calm Ventures co-invest with?
- Calm Ventures most often shares deals with Chaos Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, FJ Labs, among 92 tracked co-investors.
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