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Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Fogline VC focuses on backing technical founders at the earliest stages. The firm invests across infrastructure, enterprise software, and deep tech, targeting companies that aim to transform industries for the AI era. Its stated areas of interest include AI/ML, infrastructure, developer tools, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and deep tech, with a theme of finding clarity and signal amid uncertainty.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Piris Labs develops photonic networking hardware to reduce idle time on AI computing chips and improve the efficiency of AI infrastructure deployments.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Ali Khalatpour(Founder)inKeyvan Moghadam(Founder)in
Co-investorsLink VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementUntapped VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAmino Capital+18 more
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPiris Labs · ycombinator.com · Jul 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fogline VC invest at?
- Fogline VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Fogline VC focus on?
- Fogline VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
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