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Criticality
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Also known as Antler & Criticality
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Investment thesis
Criticality backs early-stage founders working at the intersection of deep technology and pressing human need. The firm focuses on ventures that combine technical complexity with real-world urgency, seeking teams solving hard problems where advanced technology meets critical demand.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 7 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Healthtech ×3Construction Tech ×2PropTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathProvides 24/7 telehealth services for skilled nursing and residential care facilities, offering virtual physician consultations and AI-based documentation and billing tools.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsYonder VC
American Housing designs and manufactures modular rowhomes using a proprietary kit-of-parts built for mass production, container shipping, and rapid on-site assembly, with an internal software platform (Alamo) managing underwriting, site planning, factory production, and installation.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechPropTech
Co-investorsAntlerHustle FundOperator Stack
Cedar combines licensed architectural services with AI-driven design tools to take housing projects from site analysis through design and permitting.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechAustin, US
Nate Peters(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAntlerAndreessen HorowitzConcord Health PartnersJP Morgan ChaseThrive Capital+1 more
Dream builds sovereign technology systems that let national governments manage critical assets and infrastructure within their own borders and control.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
Shalev Hulio(Founder & CEO)inSebastian Kurz(Founder)in
Co-investors7GC & CoBain Capital VenturesGiTV, Inc.Invariantes FundXT Venture CapitalAleph+6 more
Karoo provides value-based care solutions for cardiology networks, health systems, and health plans, combining on-site and virtual care teams with proprietary technology to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
HealthtechSaaS
Ian Koons(Founder)in
Co-investorsAloft VCAntlerBIP VenturesDria VenturesFirst Trust Capital PartnersFirstMile Ventures+3 more
OMTX develops machine learning tools and datasets for drug discovery, helping researchers globally identify new therapeutic mechanisms of action and accelerate the development of medicines.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsAntlerMetaplanet
Orion Sleep develops smart sleep technology, including sensors and covers, to make world-class sleep science accessible and affordable for consumers.
HardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Dr. Michael Breus(Chief Sleep Officer)
Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesBreak Trail VenturesMucker CapitalNZVCThe Family FundWellness Ventures+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
OM TherapeuticsStandard Electron
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Criticality made?
- Criticality has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does Criticality invest at?
- Criticality invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Criticality focus on?
- Criticality focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Criticality co-invest with?
- Criticality most often shares deals with Antler, SHOR, Bain Capital Ventures, among 29 tracked co-investors.
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