Fundamental Ventures
Venture capitalLakeway · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm invests in founders attacking a chokepoint that constrains an entire system, whether through hard tech and deep science that break physical or biological limits, network and workflow innovations that reshape how industries operate, or new science opening previously inaccessible territory. It prioritizes founders who have demonstrated mastery in some demanding domain and can execute the fundamentals of company building exceptionally well. Constraint removal is treated as the consistent outcome, achieved via domain depth, hands-on support, and execution pattern recognition. It backs companies from first check through IPO.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 28 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Kalamazoo, US
Nicolas Wittenborn(Director)Andre de Haes(Director)Franci Zidar(Chief Executive Officer)Ziga Vrtacic(Director)Kyle Buzzard(Director)Tom Vodopivec(Chief Operating Officer)
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
CoverDash provides embedded insurance technology that allows businesses to source coverage at transaction points.
InsurTechSaaS
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardware
Hannan Happi(Founder & CEO)
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer developing unmanned, hypersonic aircraft for defense and national security missions.
Defense TechHardwareAtlanta, US
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)inKelly Hennig(Executive Officer)Morgan Beller(Director)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)Phil Harris(Director)
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Stephen Lamb(Founder)inZack Abbott(CEO)
PartnerCharlie Pinto· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fundamental Ventures invest at?
- Fundamental Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Fundamental Ventures focus on?
- Fundamental Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Longevity, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Fundamental Ventures located?
- Fundamental Ventures is headquartered in Lakeway, US.
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