Conductive Ventures
Venture capitalMountain View · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm believes that capital efficiency is a superior approach to building successful companies. Conductive's thesis centers on investing in founders who prioritize disciplined capital deployment, sustainable growth, and preservation of founder optionality through sensible fundraising rounds. The firm argues that capital-efficient businesses are more likely to achieve product-market fit, maintain focus, and ultimately deliver returns to all stakeholders. This approach also positions portfolio companies to better weather market downturns and maintain strategic flexibility regarding exit opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 42 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×8SaaS ×8Fintech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4Marketing Tech ×4IoT ×3Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×16
Investments · 42 tracked
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Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and edge AI platforms for IoT and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningIoTSemiconductorsAustin, US
Scott Hanson(Executive Officer, Director)Fumihide Esaka(CEO)Scott Goodwin(Executive Officer)Joseph A. Tautges(Director)Paul Rolls(Executive Officer)Sean Chen(Executive Officer, Director)
Upwave provides brand measurement and advertising research technology for top-of-funnel marketing campaigns, helping brands and agencies validate reach, measure lift, and optimize performance.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Chris Kelly(Founder/CEO)inGeorge London(CTO)
Blueshift creates AI-driven solutions for customer engagement and marketing intelligence that enable consumer marketers to execute data-driven campaigns across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Cloverleaf provides automated coaching and assessment solutions that integrate into employees' daily workflows to help organizations develop their talent and enable individuals to perform their best work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Desktop Metal develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) platforms and materials for production-volume manufacturing, targeting engineers, designers, manufacturers, and medical professionals.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBurlington, US
Ric Fulop(Executive Officer, Director)Dayna Grayson(Director)
evolvedMD integrates behavioral health services into primary care settings to improve access to mental health treatment.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthPhoenix, US
Erik Osland(Founder)inSteve Biljan(Founder)Robert Greenglass(Director)Jason Slocum(Director)
BoardCarey Lai(Director)
Hopskip operates a platform that connects event planners with hotel venues to facilitate venue discovery, comparison, and contracting for business events.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Sean Whalin(CEO & Co-Founder)inLuke Whalin(VP of Sales & Co-Founder)inGreg Leizerowicz(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Kalshi operates a federally regulated futures exchange that allows users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events, creating a new market for event-based financial derivatives.
FintechNew York City, US
Luana Lopes Lara(Founder)inTarek Mansour(Founder)in
BoardAlfred Lin(Director)Michael Seibel(Director)Matt Huang(Director)
Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US
Peter J. Sullivan, III(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Rothstein(Director)
Motive provides connectivity and automation software for the physical economy, including AI-powered dashcams, omnicams, and telematics solutions for fleet management and logistics operations.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Shoaib Makani(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)Obaid Khan(Co-Founder and former COO)
Nice Healthcare provides on-demand primary care and health services that come to patients' locations, aiming to reduce costs and improve accessibility compared to traditional clinic-based care.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechRoseville, US
Allison Santos(Director)Robert M. Greenglass(Director)Genevieve Swenson(Executive Officer, Director)Thompson Aderinkomi(Chief Executive Officer)Partha Sarathi Mishra(Director)
Proterra designs and manufactures zero-emission battery systems for commercial vehicles.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationGreenville, US
Ryan Popple(Executive Officer, Director)Eric McCarthy(Executive Officer)Rob Johnson(Director)Michael Smith(Director)Tom von Reichbauer(Director)Mike Donoughe(Director)
Qualytics provides a data quality platform that uses AI and machine learning to help enterprises proactively detect and manage data quality issues at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMaryland, US
Gorkem Sevinc(CEO)inEric(Co-founder)inNicole(Chief Marketing Officer)inTonni(Chief Sales Officer)in
Resident is a direct-to-consumer mattress company that manufactures and sells memory foam and hybrid mattresses under brands including Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLas Vegas, US
Eric Hutchinson(Co-Founder & CEO)Ran ReskeCraig SchmeizerSharon DaganTomer HatavScott McLeod(Co-Founder & Chief of Staff)
Forte provides a rules engine for managing on-chain token economies and compliance controls across blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
TravelBank is a travel and expense management platform for companies that guides employees to stay within budget through customizable travel policies, real-time analytics, and integration with existing corporate card and expense systems.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechTravel & Hospitality<UNKNOWN>
Tripalink provides a tech-enabled platform for finding, leasing, and moving into residential properties including traditional, co-living, short-term, and long-term housing options.
MarketplacesPropTech<UNKNOWN>, US
Donghao Li(Executive Officer, Director)Yang Yang(Director)Chengwei Zhang(Director)
BoardXianhui Liang(Director)James Dai(Director)Curtis Feeny(Director)
Versatile.ai serves the construction industry, though specific product details are not provided on this "Who We Are" page.
Construction TechLos Altos, US
DANNY HERMANN(Executive Officer, Director)NIKITAS KOUTOUPES(Director)MEIRAV OREN(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)GAD TOREN(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Conductive Ventures invest at?
- Conductive Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Conductive Ventures focus on?
- Conductive Ventures focuses on Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Conductive Ventures located?
- Conductive Ventures is headquartered in Mountain View, US.
- Does Conductive Ventures lead rounds?
- Conductive Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWorking With Entrepreneurs Brings Us Joy: Interview with Carey Lai, Founder & MD Conductive Ventures - YouTube
Conductive Ventures · Carey Lai
Carey Lai // S2 Ep 152 // Starting Conductive Ventures - YouTube
AHN · Carey Lai
From a Taiwanese Village to Aerospace Engineer: An Immigrant's Journey to America
Conductive Ventures
The Brutal Truth About VC Fundraising | Ben Choi
Conductive Ventures
Tennis to Tech: Why Is Tennis a Better Model Than Business Books?
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