Evolution VC Partners
SeedβSeries B Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Evolution VC Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports culture-technology companies across all stages of development.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's websiteGregg Smith is the founder of Evolution VC Partners, a former Wall Street investment banker with 15 years of experience at institutions including Bear Stearns, Banc of America Securities, and Cowen & Co. He invests his own capital across 350+ venture-backed companies and advises founders on capital raising, strategy, and growth acceleration.
What they invest in
from 117 of 322 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ33Consumer Γ30Enterprise Software Γ22Fintech Γ21Hardware Γ21SaaS Γ21Direct to Consumer Γ15FoodTech Γ15
HQs:United StatesΓ60CanadaΓ2IndiaΓ2ChinaΓ1United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· showing 60 of 322
founders shown can be your intro pathTrifacta is a data preparation and analytics platform that enables users to explore, assess, and transform datasets through a visual drag-and-drop interface. The platform allows teams to build and manage automated data pipelines, create predictive models, and visualize data transformations within the Alteryx Analytics Cloud ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Sendoso provides a platform for sending personalized gifts, welcome kits, and branded merchandise to employees and prospects for purposes of employee engagement, onboarding, recruitment, and sales enablement. The company serves B2B enterprises and marketing teams looking to enhance employee experiences and accelerate sales conversations.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech<UNKNOWN>, US
Kris Rudeegraap(Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer)Braydan Young(Co-Founder and Chief Alliances Officer)
Afference develops neurotechnology that enables remote sensory perception through wearable devices, allowing people at a distance to share tactile sensations. The company combines neural interface engineering with consumer electronics to restore or create the sensation of touch in communication.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechCleveland, US
Jacob Segil(Co-founder & CEO)Dustin Tyler(Co-founder & CTO)
Allset is a marketplace connecting restaurants and local diners that provides online ordering and contactless dining solutions. The platform serves both individual customers seeking fast pickup and local discovery, and companies offering employee meal benefits.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Stas MatviyenkoAnna Polishchuk
AppZen provides AI-powered finance software that automates invoice processing, expense auditing, and spend-to-pay workflows for enterprise finance teams. The platform uses machine learning to detect errors, fraud, and compliance issues while providing real-time financial insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech<UNKNOWN>
Anant Kale(Co-Founder & CEO)Kunal Verma(Co-Founder & CTO)
Archer Aviation is an aircraft manufacturer developing commercial aviation technology, including certification and defense applications.
Hardware
Astra provides dedicated orbital launch services and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites. The company serves government and commercial customers seeking responsive space access and on-orbit satellite operations.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAlameda, US
Chris Kemp(Founder)Dr. Adam London(Founder)
Atlas is a membership card and app that provides access to reservations at high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, sold-out concerts, and sporting events for members. The service targets affluent consumers seeking exclusive experiences and bookings.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechSan Francisco, US
Patrick Mrozowski(Founder)inSid Parihar(Founder)Kenan Pulak(Founder)in
Atomic Vest provides a white-label investment and savings platform for fintechs and financial institutions to offer wealth management, cash management, and brokerage services to their customers. The platform provides APIs, pre-built experiences, and back-office solutions covering fractional stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Dindi(Founder)in
Audigent is a data activation, curation, and identity platform that enables privacy-safe, first-party data targeting for programmatic advertising at scale without cookies. It serves brands, media agencies, and publishers seeking improved campaign performance and media monetization.
AdTechData & Infrastructure
Cosmos is a unified AI agents platform that enables enterprise development teams to automate software development workflows at scale, improving engineering throughput and reducing time-to-merge through intelligent agent coordination and codebase understanding.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
AVTTX is a clinical-stage company developing gene therapy treatments for retinal and ophthalmologic diseases. The company leverages adeno-associated virus (AAV) technology to address unmet medical needs in vision care.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
George Montgomery(Executive Chairman)<UNKNOWN>(Chief Executive Officer and Founder)
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTech
Bird operates a shared electric scooter and e-bike service designed to reduce car trips and emissions in urban environments across multiple continents.
CleantechMobility & TransportationSanta Monica, US
BlackBuck operates a technology platform for the trucking industry. The company facilitates transformation of trucking operations for logistics and freight businesses.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBangalore, IN
Rajesh Yabaji(Chairman, Managing Director and CEO)inChanakya HRidaya(Executive Director and COO)inRamasubramaniam B(Executive Director and Head - New Initiatives)inSatyakam G N(Chief Financial Officer)in
Blank Beauty is a direct-to-consumer nail polish brand that manufactures and sells custom-colored, non-toxic nail polish directly to consumers at reduced prices by eliminating middlemen.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Rezolve AI is a conversational AI platform for digital retail that uses a proprietary language model built on eCommerce data to enable product discovery, personalized recommendations, and transactions. The company serves retailers and eCommerce businesses seeking AI-driven customer engagement solutions.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSLondon, GB
Arthur Yao(Deputy CEO)Oliver(APAC Leader and Agentic Commerce Lead)Sauvik(CTO)Michele(Go-to-Market and Strategy)
Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools. The platform serves startups, scaled companies, and e-commerce brands to manage finances and spending.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Buddy is a voice-based AI learning platform that provides personalized 1:1 lessons and game-based learning experiences for children developing foundational and grade-level skills in language, math, and social-emotional development. The platform uses voice recognition technology and spaced repetition techniques to support language acquisition and literacy learning, with an emphasis on building speaking confidence and long-term retention.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
ByteDance builds a portfolio of digital platforms and services focused on short-form video, content creation, e-commerce, and workplace collaboration, serving creators and consumers globally. The company operates multiple products including TikTok, Douyin, CapCut, TikTok Shop, and Lark across international and China-specific markets.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentBeijing, CN
Yiming ZhangRubo Liang
C16 Biosciences produces high-value lipid ingredients using fermentation of naturally occurring microorganisms for manufacturers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food products. The company's biomanufacturing platform enables sustainable production with 250x greater land efficiency than traditional ingredient sources.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechConsumerHealthtechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Shara Ticku(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Heller(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)inHarry McNamara(Founder)in
Carbon38 is a wellness and lifestyle brand that offers apparel and products for fitness and active living. The company serves consumers interested in health and wellness.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Katie Warner Johnson(Co-Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Evolution VC Partners invest at?
- Evolution VC Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Evolution VC Partners focus on?
- Evolution VC Partners focuses on Creator Economy.
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