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
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 12 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2Cybersecurity ×2Developer Tools ×2
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOrderful 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)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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 SoftwareSaaS
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
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
AirOps provides AI-powered workflows for content teams to develop and optimize SEO and AI-engine-optimized content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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
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)
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
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
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
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 Software
Vrajesh(Co-Founder and CEO)inPriyanka(Co-Founder and CTO)inAshley(Co-founder and COO)in
PartnerZachary Ginsburg· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOrderful · usabusinessradio.com · Jul 8, 2026
Atomic Industries · fortune.com · Jun 29, 2026
Operant AI · softwarestrategiesblog.com · Mar 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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