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Gradient Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

San Francisco · Seed–Series B · 13 people tracked

Also known as Gradient · GRDNT LLC

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Investment thesis

Gradient positions itself as a seed fund designed specifically for founders in AI. It emphasizes a founder-centric, collaborative approach, describing itself not just as an investor but as builders, mentors, and champions for its founders. The firm works alongside founders through challenges and successes, valuing transparency and long-lasting relationships grounded in trust. Gradient seeks to back bold, disruptive ideas with the potential to redefine industries. The firm recently announced its $220M Fund 5.

Invests inAI & Machine LearningSan FranciscoUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$100K – $10M
HQ
San Francisco, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
AUM
$220M
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
269

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 189 of 269 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×95Enterprise Software ×90SaaS ×78Fintech ×46Data & Infrastructure ×33Developer Tools ×33Cybersecurity ×19Healthtech ×15

HQs:United States×100Mexico×4Canada×2Germany×2Bermuda×1United Kingdom×1

Investments · 269 tracked

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Cylanceblackberry.cominNYSE: BB

BlackBerry operates two divisions focused on security and innovation: one providing end-to-end encryption and zero-trust identity control for governments and critical industries, and another offering QNX embedded software and real-time operating systems used in over 275 million vehicles worldwide.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoT

Synapticssynaptics.cominNASDAQ: SYNA

Synaptics develops AI and sensing hardware platforms for edge computing applications, including smart cameras and interface technologies.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTSemiconductors

Carver MeadFederico Faggin

Ducklyduckly.comin𝕏✓ verified

Duckly is an IDE plugin enabling real-time code collaboration and communication among developers using different integrated development environments.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Dragos Fotescu(Founder)inJohn Carnes Boggan(Executive Officer)Lee James Roberts(Executive Officer)

Meanwhile Bitcoin backed insurance Moneymeanwhile.bmin𝕏✓ verified

Meanwhile provides life insurance policies denominated and paid out in Bitcoin, allowing policyholders to build Bitcoin-based wealth through guaranteed growth rates and access policy loans against their accumulated value.

Crypto & Web3InsurTechHamilton, BM

Venta AIgetventa.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Venta AI develops AI employees for B2B sales teams in Europe, focusing on customer identification and lead generation to replace inefficient outreach methods.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechMunich, DE

Lucas Spreiter(Founder)inStefan Reuther(Founder)in

Clarify Inc./DESEC filingmedium confidence

Dover, US

Austin Hay(Executive Officer, Director)Ondrej Hrebicek(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Thompson(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatt Garratt(Director)

Board seatZachary Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Jul 2025

Contractbookcontractbook.comin𝕏SEC filingmedium confidence

Contractbook provides a platform for automated contract management using machine-readable data formats and AI/machine-learning capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSCopenhagen

Mary D'Onofrio(Director)Darian Shirazi(Director)Lars Floe Nielson(Director)Niels Martin Brochner(Executive Officer, Director)Jaroslaw Owczarek(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D · $30M raise · filed Jun 2021

Fondeadorafondeadora.comin𝕏

Fondeadora is a financial platform in Mexico offering banking accounts and services for individuals, freelancers, and small businesses.

FintechMexico City, MX

Norman Müller(Founder)inRene Serrano(Founder)inNorman Muller Vergara(Executive Officer, Director)Darian Shirazi(Director)Rene Omar Serrano Ocampo(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D

Gigs Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

San Francisco, US

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D · $69.9M raise · filed Dec 2024

Lambda, Inc./DESEC filingmedium confidence

San Jose, US

Ryan Sanders(Director)Robert Youngjohns(Director)Gaetano Crupi(Director)Zach Bratun-Glennon(Director)

Board seatZach Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D · $320M raise · filed Feb 2024

LINKUP LABS, INC.SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

Philippe Mizrahi(Executive Officer, Director)Denis Charrier(Executive Officer, Director)Boris Toledano(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed Mar 2026

MainStreet Work, Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

San Jose, US

Darian Shirazi(Director)Daniel Lindquist(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Farmer(Director)Douglas Ludlow(Executive Officer, Director)Deok Keun Ahn(Executive Officer)Daniel Griffin(Executive Officer)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Jan 2022

Openlyopenly.comin𝕏SEC filingmedium confidence

Openly provides home insurance products and services for independent agents and consumers through a technology-enabled platform.

FintechInsurTechBoston, US

Ty HarrisMatt Wielbut

Board seatZachary Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D · $40M raise · filed Dec 2020

Plannuhplannuh.com

Boston, US

Zach Bratun-Glennon(Director)Peter Mahoney(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Faulkner(Director)Rudina Seseri(Director)

Board seatZach Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D

Range Finance, Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

Mclean, US

Simon Wu(Director)Fahad Hassan(Executive Officer, Director)Haroon Mokhtarzada(Director)Alexander Niehenke(Director)David Cusatis(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D · $63.5M raise · filed Feb 2026

Splinespline.designin𝕏

Spline is a web-based collaborative design platform for creating and shipping production-ready interactive 2D and 3D experiences to web, iOS, and Android.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkReston, US

Alejandro Leon(Founder)in

BoardCaroline Huskey(Director)Daniel Moskowitz(Director)

Board seatDarian Shirazi· per SEC Form D

Wise Systemswisesystems.comin𝕏

Wise Systems provides an AI-driven routing optimization platform for delivery and fleet operations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSCambridge, US

Charles Sims II(Executive Officer, Director)Ali Kamil(Executive Officer, Director)Layla Shaikley(Executive Officer, Director)Jemel Derbali(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDr. Sandy PentlandEdgar Blanco

Board seatZach Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D

Young Alfred Inc.SEC filingmedium confidence

Philadelphia, US

Board seatZach Bratun-Glennon· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed Oct 2019

Abstractabstract.securityin

Abstract has built an AI-powered composable SIEM platform that enables organizations to detect threats, route security data to any destination without vendor lock-in, and migrate between different SIEM solutions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Aescapeaescape.coin

Aescape provides on-demand personalized massage and bodywork services through an app-based booking platform, allowing customers to customize session duration, pressure level, music, and muscle group focus.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Eric Litman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jonathan Shulkin(Director)Eric Chin(Director)John Lema(Director)

Air Space Intelligenceairspace-intelligence.comin𝕏

Airspace Intelligence develops predictive software for mission-critical operations in defense and infrastructure sectors, serving large airlines and US government agencies.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainBoston, US

Phillip Buckendorf(Founder & CEO)

Airvineairvine.comin𝕏

Airvine develops a 60 GHz wireless system for indoor use that delivers high-speed connectivity while matching the reliability of traditional cabling with faster deployment and lower costs.

Cloud ComputingHardware

Hatch Graham

Aizonaizon.aiin

Aizon provides data solutions that help organizations analyze historical information and make informed decisions about future outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Akua Incakua-inc.comin𝕏

AKUA develops cybersecurity solutions and IoT/supply chain SaaS platforms, serving enterprise customers in government defense and commercial markets.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Neil Furukawa(Founder and CEO)Rich Fiasconaro(VP of Operations)Ramkumar Rama Rao(Director of SaaS Engineering)

Algorithmiaalgorithmia.comin

Seattle, US

Kenneth F. Daniel(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Porter(Director)Diego M. Oppenheimer(Executive Officer, Director)Anna Patterson(Director)

Aliroquantumaliroquantum.comin𝕏

Aliro provides a full-stack software platform for quantum networking, including simulation, orchestration, and operating system solutions that enable enterprises and government agencies to plan and deploy quantum networks for applications like QPU interconnection and quantum-secured communications.

CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingBoston, US

AllyOallyo.com
Amplifygetamplifylife.com

Amplify builds the infrastructure and distribution platform for life insurance, connecting consumers, agents, platforms, and carriers through a unified ecosystem.

FintechInsurTech

Anchorrcom.co.inin𝕏

Reliance Group is a large Indian conglomerate providing consumer-facing products and services across multiple business segments.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSector AgnosticMumbai, IN

Anchorgetanchor.coin𝕏

Anchor builds compliance and security solutions for financial services, providing guardrails and protective measures to help customers maintain regulatory compliance.

CybersecurityFintechLagos, NG

Segun Adeyemi(Founder)inGBEKELOLUWA OLUFOTEBI(Founder)inOlamide Sobowale(Founder)in

Anchor Browseranchorbrowser.ioin𝕏

Anchor Browser provides tools that connect AI agents to web applications for browser-based automation.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Anviluseanvil.comin

Anvil provides software for collecting and sharing information through digital workflows, replacing manual paperwork-based processes.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Mang-Git Ng(Founder, CEO)in

Anyteamanyteam.comin𝕏

AnyTeam builds AI-powered sales assistant software that handles research, preparation, follow-up, and administrative tasks for B2B enterprise sales teams, freeing reps to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

AjayinJeffin

Aquainvestwithaqua.comin𝕏

Aqua provides a platform that automates the management of alternative investment assets for investors.

FintechNew York City, US

Rohan Marwaha(Founder)inDev Patel(Founder)in

Argo Spaceargospace.comin𝕏

Argospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Armoryarmory.ioin𝕏acquired by Harness

Armory provides continuous deployment software that helps development teams automate and manage application releases across their infrastructure at scale, with built-in safety and security controls.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Isaac Mosquera(Founder/CTO)inBen Mappen(Founder/CPO)in

Arrofinancearrofinance.comin

Arro is a fintech platform that offers a credit-building credit card with cash back rewards and an AI-powered money coach to help users build credit, earn financial rewards, and improve their financial habits.

Fintech

Arrowarrowhq.comin𝕏

Arrow provides AI-powered tools for revenue cycle management (RCM) teams in healthcare to automate billing tasks and improve collections efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

Arrowsarrows.toin
Arva AIarva.aiin𝕏

Arva provides financial crime compliance software for compliance teams in financial services, helping them work more efficiently on detection and monitoring tasks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US

Rhim Shah(Founder/CEO)inOli Wales(Founder/CTO)in

Astroastro.buildin𝕏
AutoFiautofi.com

AutoFi provides a sales platform for automotive retailers that integrates financing, incentives, and deal structuring into a unified AI-powered online and in-store experience.

AI & Machine LearningFintechRetail TechSaaS

Michael Mignano(Founder & CEO)Jonathan Palan(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Singerman(Executive Officer, Director)David Silverman(Director)

Axleaxle.insurein𝕏

Axle provides instant access to insurance data for fleet managers, asset lenders, and gig platforms, allowing them to verify coverage and reduce risk in seconds rather than hours.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechNew York City, US

Cameron Duncan(Co-Founder & CEO)inNihar Parikh(Co-founder & CTO)inArmaan Sikand(Founder)in

Back
Backerbacker.comin𝕏

This page is an educational guide explaining 529 college investment plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts for education expenses.

EdTechFintech

Backhqbackhq.comin𝕏
Backlinebackline.aiin

Backline develops an autonomous vulnerability remediation platform that automatically detects, prioritizes, and fixes security vulnerabilities at enterprise scale.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

BackOpsbackops.aiin
Banknovobanknovo.comin𝕏

Banknovo offers merchant cash advances to small business owners for short-term working capital needs such as equipment, supplies, and operational expenses.

Fintech

Barndoorbarndoor.aiin𝕏

Barndoor provides a control plane for agentic AI that enables enterprises to manage how AI is used, shared, and scaled across their organization while maintaining security and governance.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Benepassgetbenepass.comin𝕏

Benepass provides flexible benefits platforms that enable employers to offer personalized, choice-based employee benefits aligned with company values and DEI initiatives.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

Jaclyn Chen(Founder)inMark Fischer(Founder)inKabir Soorya(Founder)inStephanie Choo(Director)Mohammad Islam(Director)

BoardMatthew Alfieri(Director)

BetterUpbetterup.comin𝕏

BetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Alexi Robichaux(Co-founder and CEO)Eduardo Medina(Co-founder and COO)

Black Ducksynopsys.comin𝕏

Synopsys provides design automation tools and intellectual property for semiconductor and electronics companies to develop smart, connected devices.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductors

Doug Levin(Founder)

Bleacher Reportbleacherreport.com𝕏

Bleacher Report is a sports media platform that provides news, highlights, analysis, and coverage of major professional and college sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and WNBA.

Media & Entertainment

Bluefieldsspecialtybluefieldsspecialty.com

Bluefields is a technology-first insurance platform that builds specialized insurance programs for underserved market niches, combining loss control, program structuring, and proprietary data to accelerate time-to-market and improve underwriting outcomes.

InsurTech

Botkeeperbotkeeper.comin𝕏

Botkeeper provides an automated bookkeeping platform for accounting firms and professionals, using bots and AI to handle data entry, reporting, and analytics for small and mid-sized business clients.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSBoston, US

Enrico Palmerino(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Thomas Biggins(Director)Kellan Carter(Director)Mark Terbeek(Director)Angelina Palmerino(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)Sallie Halsey(Chief Operations Officer)

Boxoboxo.ioin𝕏
Bracebrace.aiin

Stavvy provides an end-to-end digital default management platform that enables mortgage servicers to streamline loss mitigation processes and homeowners to access mortgage assistance remotely through mobile-friendly portals and automated workflows.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Eric Rachmel(Executive Officer, Director)David Silverman(Director)Robert Brueckmann(Director)Tripp Shriner(Director)

Britivebritive.comin

Britive provides identity access management for cloud environments, offering a cloud-native privileged access management platform that centralizes visibility and controls across cloud and SaaS applications.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Art Poghosyan(Co-Founder & CEO)Alex Gudanis(Co-Founder & CTO)Sameer Hiremath(Co-Founder, SVP of Product & GM)

Building Connectedbuildingconnected.comin𝕏

BuildingConnected is a construction bid management platform that connects general contractors, subcontractors, and project owners to streamline bidding workflows and prequalification processes across a network of over 1 million construction professionals.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaS

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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Gradient Ventures invest at?
Gradient Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Gradient Ventures's typical check size?
Gradient Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What sectors does Gradient Ventures focus on?
Gradient Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
Where is Gradient Ventures located?
Gradient Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Gradient Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Gradient Ventures leads investment rounds.

From the blog

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Gradient has recently written about the emerging frontier of AI model capabilities, with open-source models closing gaps in procedural tasks but lagging in domain expertise; enterprise AI infrastructure for maintaining data trust through semantic meaning; and the infrastructure challenges of backing up and recovering AI agent-driven business operations. AI summary

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Andrew Brackin, Partner at Gradient Ventures, on AI Startups & HealthTech

Grace Gong · Andrew Brackin

How Gradient Ventures is Shaping the AI Startup Landscape with Eylul Kayin

TechCrunch · Eylul Kayin

What Makes Mark Zuckerberg So Special? - Darian Shirazi, General Partner at Gradient Ventures

Miguel Armaza · Darian Shirazi

The Immigrant Mindset Created the World’s Most Techie Family - Darian Shirazi, Gradient Ventures

Miguel Armaza · Darian Shirazi

Facebook’s First Intern in 2005 - Darian Shirazi from Gradient Ventures

Miguel Armaza · Darian Shirazi

When to Build a Venture-Backed Startup | Darian Shirazi, Gradient Ventures

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