Calm Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies by providing access to a comprehensive ecosystem of expertise, industry authorities, and operational resources. It emphasizes democratizing venture capital through an active network of founder-investors, executives, operators, and specialists who add value beyond capital.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's websiteZachary Ginsburg founded Calm Ventures in 2020 after working as an investor at growth equity firm OCV Partners and as an investment banker at Viant Capital. He holds a B.A. from USC and attended Columbia Business School before leaving to pursue venture capital. Beyond Calm Ventures, he serves as a Venture Partner at Gaingels and Stateless Ventures, and co-founded Last Money In, a prominent SPV and emerging manager newsletter.
What they invest in
from 11 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ7SaaS Γ4Healthtech Γ3Cloud Computing Γ2Consumer Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1Biotech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ6
Investments Β· 19 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 ChainSaaS
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
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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
FitnessAI is an AI-powered workout app that programs personalized strength training routines with automatic progression based on user performance. It serves fitness enthusiasts and strength trainers across all experience levels, adapting workouts to available equipment and schedule constraints.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US
Jake Mor(Founder)in
AirOps provides AI-powered workflows for content teams to develop and optimize SEO and AI-engine-optimized content at scale. The platform serves marketing and content teams building searchable content strategies in the AI era.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
1up provides an AI-powered sales platform that answers customer questions and delivers accurate information to go-to-market teams in real time. The product is used by sales teams across various industries to accelerate their sales processes.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechNew York City, US
Airmeet is a virtual events platform that enables investors, incubators, and accelerators to host immersive online events for networking, collaboration, and mentorship. The platform serves the startup ecosystem and investment community.
Future of WorkSaaS
Amori is an AI-powered coaching and matchmaking app that helps individuals navigate dating and relationships through personalized AI coaches and curated match introductions. The platform offers relationship analysis, daily check-ins, and expert guidance for those who are single, dating, or in relationships.
AI & Machine LearningConsumer
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. The company serves building owners, tenants, and residential customers seeking affordable Internet alternatives to traditional cable and fiber infrastructure.
CleantechCloud ComputingNew Jersey, US
Operant AI provides a runtime defense platform that protects cloud and AI applications across infrastructure and APIs through continuous discovery, detection, and defense capabilities. The platform defends against runtime attacks including data exfiltration, supply chain attacks, model theft, and prompt injection for development, security, and operations teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Vrajesh(Co-Founder and CEO)Priyanka(Co-Founder and CTO)Ashley(Co-founder and COO)
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)
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.
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