Cybernetix Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingBoston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cybernetix targets passionate founders building transformative solutions in robotics, automation, and industrial AI. The firm emphasizes pre-seed through Series A investments in enabling technologies including industrial AI, cloud for robotics, cybersecurity for robotics, autonomy, and sensors/edge computing. The investment approach leverages deep industry expertise, operational execution capabilities, and a network of executives, suppliers, customers, and acquirers to accelerate portfolio company growth.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of MassRobotics, the first and largest robotics and AI startup escalator globally. Fady led multi-million dollar fundraising for MassRobotics, architected its corporate partnership program, and supported multiple startups by introducing them to over 150 VCs. Early in his career, he served as Regional Manager at Nokia Siemens Networks managing multimillion-euro acquisitions and participated in the Siemens-Nokia merger in North Africa.
Experienced investor and tech executive with 25+ years of leadership across industrial, healthcare, automotive, and consumer sectors. Former VP of Analog Devices Industrial Automation, Sensors, and IoT division, where he ran a $1B+ business, led multiple acquisitions, and scaled new ventures. He executed the sale of two business units exceeding $450M and led $100M of acquisitions across four transactions.
Physician and venture capital investor with experience in medical device and therapeutics diligence and market research. Previously worked as a VC investor at the Texas Medical Center Venture Fund and as a physician researcher at McGovern Medical School, conducting research on genetics, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and translational outcomes.
Renowned roboticist serving as director of the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts University and Cummings Family Professor of the Practice in Entrepreneurship. Previously served as entrepreneur-in-residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.
CEO of HighRes Biosolutions, leading a team of 250 professionals designing and implementing automation solutions for life sciences including laboratory automation and SaaS software. Previously instrumental at an assistive technology firm transforming wheelchairs into autonomous robots, and spent six years at Merck in lab automation and high-throughput screening.
Leads growth strategy and operations for Cybernetix, driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem development. Previously worked in business development at Entrada Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company, supporting scientific strategy and competitive intelligence. He co-founded EcoView, a drone-based mapping startup for precision irrigation, which achieved second place in the Tufts $100K New Ventures Competition.
Marketing leader with over a decade of experience in brand, communications, and marketing. Previously led marketing and brand strategy at Link Ventures, where she built firm-wide initiatives and drove brand equity for the fund and portfolio. Has consulted for startups across multiple sectors, partnering with founders on brand positioning, visibility, and strategic partnerships.
Serial entrepreneur and professor serving as adjunct faculty in entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University. Former CEO of Bloomfield, a company using AI to help specialty crop growers optimize yields across the US, EU, Africa, and South America. The company was acquired by Kubota Corporation.
CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing, an integrated industrial business combining cutting-edge technologies, operational excellence via Lean principles, and strategic M&A to advance U.S. manufacturing. Previously worked in private equity rehabilitating engineering and industrial businesses and served as CEO or President of multiple machine tool builders.
Co-founder and former CTO of Kiva Systems, a mobile robotic fulfillment systems manufacturer acquired by Amazon and rebranded as Amazon Robotics. Currently serves as Sony's AI America director and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2020.
Former partner at Flagship Ventures and former president of the New England Venture Capital Association with more than 30 years of early-stage venture capital investment experience.
What they invest in
from 1 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Defense Tech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEnigma develops software-defined autonomous aircraft for cargo delivery, sensing, and communications missions in remote, austere, and contested environments. The company serves military, humanitarian, and commercial customers.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareBurlington, US
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$4M raise · filed Sep 2023 · via Fady Petteri Saad
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cybernetix Ventures invest at?
- Cybernetix Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Cybernetix Ventures focus on?
- Cybernetix Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, Robotics.
- Where is Cybernetix Ventures located?
- Cybernetix Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Cybernetix Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Cybernetix Ventures leads investment rounds.
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