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Floodgate

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Floodgate is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs extraordinary founders at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Invests inSector AgnosticSan Francisco

Source: firm website, verified Jul 19, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
San Francisco, US
Tracked investments
128

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Ann Miura-Ko· Co-founding Partnerin𝕏

Ann Miura-Ko co-founded Floodgate with Mike Maples Jr. and helped define the modern seed-stage playbook, backing Lyft and Refactor Capital-era startups before micro-VC was mainstream. A Stanford PhD who lectures at the university, she is a frequent voice on what she calls 'thunder lizard' startups and co-founded the nonprofit All Raise to support women in venture.

Mike Maples Jr· Co-founding Partner𝕏

Mike Maples Jr co-founded Floodgate with Ann Miura-Ko and helped establish seed investing as its own category, writing early checks into Twitter, Twitch, Lyft, and Okta. A former software executive at Tivoli Systems and Motive, he co-wrote Pattern Breakers on why startups that break with the past succeed, and hosts the Pattern Breakers podcast.

What they invest in

from 103 of 128 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×44Enterprise Software ×39SaaS ×32Developer Tools ×13Marketing Tech ×12Fintech ×10Consumer ×9Healthtech ×9

HQs:United States×24Brazil×1Colombia×1Indonesia×1Mexico×1Singapore×1

Investments · showing 60 of 128

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Aconiteaconite.co

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Aibleaible.com
AirGarageairgarage.com

AirGarage provides data-driven parking management and operations services, combining real-time analytics, dynamic pricing, and enforcement technology to optimize revenue for parking asset owners.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTech

Applied Intuitionapplied.co

Applied Intuition builds digital infrastructure and tools for autonomous machines, including vehicle intelligence software and self-driving systems that enable physical AI applications in autonomous vehicles and robotics.

AI & Machine LearningRobotics

Applied Intuitionappliedintuition.com

Applied Intuition develops digital infrastructure and software platforms that enable autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and other moving machines to perceive, reason, and operate in the real world through end-to-end physical AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningRobotics

Arioheyario.com
Aroundaround.co
arrowmem.ai
Artifactartifact.engineerin𝕏

Artifact is a collaborative ECAD (electrical CAD) design tool for managing complex electrical systems. It enables teams in design, manufacturing, and procurement to collaborate in real-time while automatically generating harness drawings, pin tables, and BOMs, with support for version control, electrical verification, and multi-layered system views.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew York City, US

Antony Samuel(Founder - CEO)inCorbin Klett(Founder)in

Ataatamimecast.com

Mimecast is a unified risk reduction platform that secures humans, data, and AI through email threat protection, human risk management, data loss prevention, and digital communications governance.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Bccbcc.global
Bigcommercebigcommerce.com

BigCommerce is an ecommerce platform that enables businesses to build and manage online stores with support for B2C, B2B, and marketplace selling. The platform offers visual customization, multi-channel selling tools, AI-powered features, and integrations with over 600 business applications.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Bloomablooma.ai

Blooma provides an AI-powered intelligence platform for commercial real estate lenders that connects existing tools, automates data processing, and delivers real-time portfolio monitoring and insights. The platform integrates with lenders' tech stacks to support loan origination, risk assessment, and portfolio management workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Bluejaygetbluejay.aiin𝕏

Bluejay provides testing, monitoring, and evaluation tools for voice and chat AI agents. The platform uses simulated conversations and real-world data to help enterprises validate, stress-test, and continuously improve their AI agent deployments across customer service, healthcare, financial services, and logistics.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Rohan Vasishth(Founder)inFaraz Siddiqi(Founder)in

Boamboam.ai

Boam AI provides AI-native CRM data management for sales and operations teams, delivering verified and enriched merchant and lead data from 800K+ sources. The platform uses autonomous AI agents to continuously monitor and update customer data for SMBs and enterprises across multiple industries, with initial focus on food and beverage.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Bot MDbotmd.io𝕏

Bot MD develops AI agents for healthcare settings that automate patient engagement workflows including inquiries, appointment booking, and care follow-up across messaging platforms and web channels. The company serves hospitals and clinics across Asia-Pacific with production-deployed solutions that integrate with existing hospital systems.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSingapore, SG

Dorothea Koh(Founder/Founding CEO)inYanchuan Sim(Founder/CTO)in

Calljoeycalljoey.ai
Cheggchegg.com

Chegg provides online study assistance tools designed for students to help them understand coursework, offering step-by-step solutions and instant learning support. The platform serves students from assignment completion through exam preparation.

EdTech

Cleverclever.comin𝕏

Clever provides an identity and access management platform purpose-built for K-12 schools, enabling secure single sign-on for teachers and students across educational applications while centralizing data management and compliance.

CybersecurityEdTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dan Carroll(Founder/CPO)inRafael Garcia(Co-founder & CTO)in

Cloverhealthcloverhealth.com

Clover Health operates a Medicare insurance provider offering supplemental coverage plans with benefits including dental, vision, over-the-counter products, and prescription drug coverage. The company serves Medicare-eligible individuals seeking low-premium insurance plans.

HealthtechInsurTech

Comprehensivecomprehensive.io

Comprehensive provides AI-powered compensation analytics and benchmarking software for managing employee pay, equity, and pay equity analysis. The platform serves HR and compensation teams seeking to analyze salary data, detect pay gaps, and benchmark compensation against peer companies.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Counsel
Counsel Healthcounselhealth.com

Counsel provides AI-powered medical consultation combined with access to board-certified physicians, offering symptom assessment, diagnosis guidance, prescription services, and lab ordering through chat. The platform serves individual consumers and enterprise partners seeking on-demand virtual healthcare without insurance requirements.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Createdbyhumanscreatedbyhumans.ai

A licensing platform that connects authors and publishers with AI developers, enabling rights-cleared content licensing for training datasets and models. The platform gives creators control over their works and provides AI builders with legally vetted access to premium books and curated content.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Culdesacculdesac.comin𝕏

Culdesac develops walkable residential communities designed to foster neighborhood connectivity through shared spaces, local retail, and integrated mobility services. The company builds mixed-use developments for urban residents seeking car-free or car-light living in established cities.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jeff Berens(Founder)inRyan Johnson(Founder)in

Demandforcedemandforce.com

Demandforce provides an AI-powered patient communication platform for healthcare practices that combines appointment scheduling, automated reminders, patient reviews, phone systems, and text messaging to increase patient acquisition and retention. The software serves medical practices and healthcare organizations seeking to improve patient engagement and operational efficiency.

HealthtechMarketing TechSaaS

Diggdigg.com

Digg is a news aggregation and social curation platform that surfaces popular stories and discussions from across the web. It serves content consumers and tech enthusiasts interested in technology, science, and culture news.

Media & EntertainmentSocial

Draftbitdraftbit.comin𝕏

Draftbit is a low-code platform that enables users to build web and mobile applications for iOS and Android using visual editing, AI agents, and integrated development tools. The platform serves app developers and builders seeking to reduce development time through drag-and-drop interfaces and direct code access.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US

Brian Luerssen(Founder/CEO)in

Eatloyalisteatloyalist.com

Eatloyalist provides customer data and engagement software for restaurants and hospitality venues. It offers guest profiling, segmentation, personalized communications via email and SMS, and AI-powered review management tools.

ConsumerMarketing TechSaaS

Edgemicrosoft.com

Microsoft is a multinational technology company that develops and markets computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and cloud computing services for businesses and consumers.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRedmond, US

Bill GatesPaul Allen

Efexpayefexpay.com

EFEX is a digital treasury platform that enables businesses to collect sales in major global markets, transfer money internationally, manage currencies, and optimize cash management from a single interface. The service provides multi-currency accounts in regulated entities with international compliance and payment capabilities across 140+ countries.

Fintech<UNKNOWN>, MX

Egnyteegnyte.com

Egnyte provides AI-powered content management and collaboration software that helps organizations centralize files, manage complex content, and enable secure teamwork across desktop and cloud applications. The platform serves enterprises across architecture, engineering, construction, financial services, media and entertainment, and the public sector with features for data governance, security, compliance, and AI-driven insights.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Emotiveemotive.io

Emotive is an SMS marketing platform that enables two-way SMS conversations and behavioral automation to drive ecommerce revenue, featuring proprietary pixel tracking, integrations with ecommerce tools, and dedicated ex-agency support teams.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS

Eudiaeudia.com

Eudia is an AI platform that codifies proprietary data and institutional knowledge into enterprise-grade legal agents, serving legal, procurement, and compliance teams with proprietary AI designed for enterprise decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech

Fieldguidefieldguide.ioin

Fieldguide is an AI-powered end-to-end platform designed for audit and advisory firms that automates testing, documentation, and evidence review while enabling practitioners and AI agents to work collaboratively on engagements.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jin Chang(Founder)inChris Szymansky(CTO / Co-Founder)in

Getarchgetarch.com

Arch is AI-powered marketing software for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and drain contractors that automates customer retention and lead generation campaigns. The platform integrates with ServiceTitan to identify at-risk customers and high-intent prospects, then executes personalized email and direct mail outreach.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Getpassionfruitgetpassionfruit.com

Passionfruit offers a managed service combining SEO and AI-powered search optimization (AEO) for brands seeking visibility across Google and AI search engines. The platform tracks performance signals, provides real-time intelligence, and executes content strategy with in-house experts.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Goformzgoformz.com

GoFormz provides digital forms and workflow automation software for frontline crews in construction, energy, and field service industries to capture field data, enforce compliance, and connect operations to enterprise systems.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Hadrianhadrian.co

Hadrian operates an AI-powered manufacturing platform called Opus that automates factory production for precision components and enables manufacturing-as-a-service and factories-as-a-service models to reindustrialize American production.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense Tech

Handraisehandraise.com

Handraise analyzes global media coverage and organizes it into narrative clusters to reveal how brands are understood by humans and AI systems. The platform serves communications, corporate affairs, and reputation leaders seeking to understand emerging narratives and manage brand perception.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

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Harmonicharmonic.ai

Harmonic is an AI-powered research platform for venture capitalists that discovers early-stage companies, analyzes founding teams and competitive positioning, and automates investment research and outreach workflows. The platform serves institutional investors seeking to identify emerging companies and opportunities across sectors.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Hebbiahebbia.ai
Hebbia
IFTTTifttt.com

IFTTT is a no-code automation platform that connects apps, devices, and services through user-created workflows called Applets, enabling users to automate tasks across productivity, smart home, social media, and other applications without coding knowledge.

Developer ToolsSaaS

Inscopixinscopix.com

Inscopix develops miniature microscope technology and platforms for neural circuit imaging research. The company serves academic and industry researchers studying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Jodeljodel.com

Jodel is a hyperlocal community platform where users connect anonymously with people in their geographic area to share tips, news, and stories. The platform serves Gen Z and young professionals, offering brand advertising, HR campaigns, and market research capabilities.

Marketing TechSocial

Katanemokatanemo.com

Katanemo provides AI infrastructure and engineering services to help companies develop and deploy AI agents to production. The company combines research and open-source technologies to accelerate agent development.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

KeepSafegetkeepsafe.com

Keepsafe provides a mobile app for securing and backing up private photos, videos, and documents with cloud storage. The app serves consumers seeking privacy protection and data security on their personal devices.

ConsumerCybersecurity

Kodrakodra.ai

Kodra builds a platform for automating integrations, workflows, and AI agent deployments across disconnected software systems without requiring native APIs. The platform serves sales engineering teams, back-office operations, and enterprises building production bots and custom machine learning models.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Lastenergylastenergy.com

Last Energy builds and operates nuclear power plants for customers, handling development, financing, and operation of on-site power generation assets.

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Living Carbonlivingcarbon.comin𝕏

Living Carbon develops fast-growing poplar trees and manages reforestation projects on abandoned mining and degraded agricultural land to generate carbon removal credits and biomass feedstocks for corporations.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Maddie Hall(Founder)in

Loblob.comin𝕏

Lob is a direct mail platform that combines campaign tools, APIs, and a nationwide print delivery network with advanced routing intelligence to enable fast, trackable, and compliant direct mail delivery at scale.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechNew York City, US

Lorisloris.ai

Loris.ai is a conversation analytics platform that analyzes customer interactions across chat, email, and voice to extract insights about customer issues, sentiment, and behavior. It helps enterprises understand root causes of customer contact, identify churn signals, optimize AI automation, and improve support operations and product decisions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

LTSE Services, Inc.ltse.comin𝕏

LTSE operates a principles-based stock exchange approved by the SEC that provides trading services and comprehensive support designed to help companies create long-term value and lasting impact through innovative corporate governance frameworks.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Eric Ries(Founder/CEO)inJohn Bautista(Founder)in

Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)lyft.com

Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services. The company also offers membership programs, business solutions, and community-focused services.

MarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(CEO)in

Magicmindmagicmind.com

Magic Mind produces a line of clinically-formulated mental performance drinks and sleep supplements containing ingredients like Lion's Mane, Bacopa Monnieri, and L-Theanine to support focus, cognition, and sustained energy. The products are targeted at consumers seeking cognitive enhancement and mental performance optimization.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Meetneptunemeetneptune.com

Neptune is a platform that helps couples align on financial and legal decisions through AI-assisted guidance and access to vetted legal and financial experts. The service covers prenups, wills, trusts, and tax planning for couples at technology companies.

FintechLegalTech

Mentavamentava.com

Mentava provides early literacy software that teaches young children (ages 3-5) to read using phonics-based instruction combined with real-time audio, visual, and tactile feedback. The service includes access to a human coach for ongoing support and guidance.

EdTech

Merlinlabsmerlinlabs.com

Merlin Labs develops autonomous flight software that operates aircraft without human pilots. The company's aircraft-agnostic platform is designed to work with any existing or future aircraft model, with applications in tactical transport and defense missions.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Messarimessari.io

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Floodgate invest at?
Floodgate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Floodgate focus on?
Floodgate focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Floodgate located?
Floodgate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Floodgate Founding Partner, Mike Maples Jr: The Best Founders Live in the Future - YouTube

Giant Ventures · Mike Maples Jr

[Video Edition] Ep 129: Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr., Founding Partner at Floodgate - YouTube

Austin Next · Mike Maples Jr

Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr., Founding Partner at Floodgate - YouTube

Austin Next · Mike Maples Jr

Is venture capital luck or skill? - Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate - YouTube

Austin Next · Mike Maples Jr

Images

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