Grit Ventures
Venture capitalMenlo Park · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Grit Ventures focuses on deep tech companies spun out of the nation's leading research labs, viewing AI as a force that will transform both enterprise and the physical world. The firm sees a generational talent shift as researchers leave academia—driven in part by funding cuts—to launch commercially focused startups. Grit backs deeply technical teams and supports them with capital as well as help across go-to-market strategy, hiring, and business model execution.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 33 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16Hardware ×13Deep Tech ×11Robotics ×9Defense Tech ×6Enterprise Software ×6SaaS ×6Space Tech ×5
HQs:United States×21Switzerland×1Colombia×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 24 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×113 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Boston University ×2University of Colorado Boulder ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 12 founders with career history
Georgia Institute of Technology ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22023 · 22022 · 12020 · 17 dated
Agtonomy embeds artificial intelligence into industrial equipment used in agriculture and off-road industries to enable autonomous operation and improve productivity.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTRoboticsUnknown — page states operations across western United States with international expansion in 2025, but no specific headquarters city named, US
Tim Bucher(CEO & Co-Founder)Valerie Syme(Co-Founder, Board Member)
Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCavallo VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersMomenta VenturesE2JDJToyota Ventures
Antaris offers a cloud-based platform for designing, simulating, and operating satellite missions and constellations, supporting any payload, bus, or mission architecture.
Cloud ComputingSaaSSpace Tech
Tom Barton(CEO and Co-Founder)Karthik Govindhasamy(CTO and Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)E2MC VenturesStreamlined VenturesValkyrieLockheed Martin VenturesWestWave Capital
Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Jeff Cardenas(CEO)inNicholas Arden Paine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardClarence Gordon Daugherty, IV(Director)Howard Lee Morgan(Director)inGeorge Samuel Rose(Director)
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.B Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+22 more
Atom Computing develops large-scale quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms for on-premises deployment.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingBerkeley, US
Ben Bloom(Founder & CEO)in
BoardDror Berman(Director)inEthan Batraski(Director)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBerkeley FrontierBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupCantos VenturesCaruso Ventures+15 more
Ayar Labs develops co-packaged optics (CPO) technology for AI infrastructure, enabling optical connectivity between thousands of GPUs across data center racks.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
Co-investorsNVIDIAAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBerkeley FrontierBlue Bear VenturesCastor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)+16 more
Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US
Barmak Heshmat Dekhordi(Executive Officer, Director)Alok Mehta(Director)
BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in
Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesMonozukuri VenturesOne Way VenturesThe E14 FundType One Ventures+1 more
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesLockheed Martin Ventures
Kevin Albert(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden SeedsMenlo VenturesObvious VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesBrick Mortar Ventures
Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSaaSSpace TechHouston, US
Marc Bell(Co-Founder and CEO)Guy de Carufel(CEO & Founder)Dax Garner(CTO)Jeff Edwards(VP of Engineering)inHanna Steplewska(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Roberts(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesGlasswing VenturesGutbrain VenturesHelios Capital+7 more
Diligent provides governance, risk, compliance and audit software used by board members and organizational leaders to connect insights and drive decision-making across these functions.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants for healthcare settings, focusing on mobile manipulation and social intelligence to help hospital staff with routine non-patient-facing tasks.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US
Andrea Thomaz(Founder & CEO)Andrea L. Thomaz(Founder)inVivian Chu(Founder)in
BoardQuaeed Motiwala(Director)Rohit Sharma(Director)Lance VandenBrook(Director)
Co-investorsATPCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesDnx VenturesNext Coast VenturesPathbreaker Ventures+6 more
San Carlos, US
LINDA POULIOT(Executive Officer, Director)PAUL BIRKMEYER(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCFirst Round Capital
Dust Identity develops physical identity solutions using diamond-based technology to authenticate and trace high-value products and components across supply chains.
Circular EconomyDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTNew MaterialsRetail TechNeedham, US
Ophir Gaathon(Executive Officer, Director)Dirk Englund(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardIlya Fushman(Director)
Co-investorsAngular VenturesF-Prime CapitalNew Science VenturesKleiner PerkinsLockheed Martin Ventures
Fleet Robotics develops autonomous submersible robots that clean ship hulls, mitigate biofouling, and inspect underwater infrastructure, delivering performance data for the maritime shipping industry.
IoTRoboticsBoston, US
Michael Bell(Executive Officer)Robert J. Wood, Jr.(Executive Officer)
BoardSidney McLaurin(Executive Officer, Director)inCarmichael Roberts(Director)inFrank van Mierlo(Director)
Co-investorsMaterial Impact
Haptica builds washable, scalable tactile touch sensors and an integrated software pipeline that captures and processes high-fidelity tactile data to train dexterous robots.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsNVP CapitalSarah Smith
Integral AI builds interactive world models, an agent generation platform for creating digital and real-world agents, and a multimodal input/output interface.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Jad Tarifi(Founder)inNima Asgharbeygi(Founder)in
Co-investorsSamsung NextValkyrieAlso CapitalArray Ventures Management LlcCaffeinated CapitalCircle & Co.+5 more
Inversion develops spacecraft and systems to establish Low-Earth Orbit as an on-demand logistics network for rapid global transportation and defense applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Justin Fiaschetti(Founder)inAustin Briggs(Founder)in
Co-investorsSpark CapitalY CombinatorACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesDas & Co.Dorm Room+6 more
IonQ builds trapped-ion quantum computing systems along with quantum networking, sensing, and security products, offering commercial systems accessible through major cloud providers and integration with common quantum libraries.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingCollege Park, US
Jungsang Kim(Co-founder)Christopher Monroe(Executive Officer)Chris Monroe(Co-founder)
BoardAndrew Schoen(Director)inDavid Moehring(Executive Officer, Director)inBlake Byers(Director)
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)ACME CapitalBlueYard CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesCambium CapitalCota Capital+5 more
Latent AI builds tools and services for deploying, optimizing, and updating machine learning models at the edge, including in disconnected real-world environments across varied hardware and device fleets.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesBooz Allen VenturesDoon CapitalFirst Spark Ventures, LlcFuture VenturesLockheed Martin Ventures
Lightsynq develops optical quantum interconnects using integrated diamond photonic circuits to enable scaling of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Deep TechQuantum Computing
Co-investorsSafar PartnersTop Corner Capital
Littio is a mobile app that offers multi-currency accounts in USD, EUR, and COP with international payment capabilities, including a Mastercard for spending across 200+ countries and digital asset holdings in stablecoins.
Crypto & Web3FintechBogotá, CO
Christian Knudsen(Co-founder & CEO)inLuis Huertas(Co-founder & CPO)inIvan Torroledo(Founder)in
Co-investors1confirmationalphabet angelsKoyamaki VenturesKube VCY CombinatorBlockchange Ventures+1 more
Long Wall develops missile defense systems, including its Cyclops, RSX, and Ironwood products, building on prior R&D to deliver defense technology for government and military customers.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareLong Beach, US
Harry O'Hanley(Founder)
Co-investorsNew Science VenturesToba CapitalLockheed Martin VenturesSilent Ventures
Mythic builds analog processing units based on compute-in-memory architecture designed to run AI workloads efficiently in real-world applications.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US
Taner Ozcelik(CEO / Board Member)Steven Pho(CFO)
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Atreides ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Linse CapitalLockheed Martin Ventures+7 more
Oishii operates indoor vertical farms that grow premium produce including its Omakase Berry strawberries and Rubī Tomato, sold direct to consumers and through retail partners like Whole Foods.
AgTechDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Hiroki Koga(Co-founder)inBrendan Somerville(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBloom8McWin Capital PartnersMiyako CapitalMobile Internet Capital, Inc.Sony Ventures Corporation
Opt Industries engineers advanced materials using digital photolithography to create structured materials with precise microstructure control, enabling functional properties across applications from high-speed interconnects to fluid handling.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalThe E14 FundBlumberg CapitalGradient Ventures
Orbit Fab builds the in-space propellant supply chain, offering commercial spacecraft refueling services and standardized refueling interfaces to enable reusable spacecraft and a sustainable space economy.
HardwareSpace TechSanta Clara, US
Daniel Faber(Co-Founder)Jeremy Schiel(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Shaper(CEO)Chingti Yang(Executive Officer)
Co-investors2045 VenturesACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesAsymmetry VenturesAurum Venture PartnersCapital Factory+15 more
Q-CTRL builds AI-powered control software for quantum computing systems, enabling manipulation and optimization of quantum computers without destroying quantum states.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Michael J. Biercuk(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonDCVC (Data Collective)In-Q-TelMain Sequence VenturesSalus VenturesSierra Ventures+10 more
Renovate Robotics develops robotic systems for residential roofing installation, addressing labor shortages and safety in the $60B roofing industry while enabling faster solar deployment.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsPennsylvania, US
Andrew Stulc(Executive Officer, Director)Dylan Crow(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAbe Murray(Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlley Robotics Ventures
Rhumbix provides digital timekeeping and labor tracking software designed for construction teams.
Construction TechFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Drew DeWalt(COO & Co-Founder)Zach (Zachary) Scheel(CEO & Co-Founder)Zach Scheel(CEO & Co-Founder)Rob Blau(Vice President of Engineering)Guy Skillett(VP Construction Innovation)Michael Myers(Director of Data Science)
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementGreylock PartnersKleiner PerkinsTENFORE HOLDINGS+1 more
RIOS built AI and computer-vision robotics systems for industrial automation — including GPU-accelerated object detection, robotic grasping, PLC/robot integration, and edge deployment — deployed across e-commerce, manufacturing, food processing, and wood products.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsToronto
Clinton Smith(Founder)Marco Polsinelli(Director)George Carras(Director)Antoni Wisniowski(Executive Officer)Dilprit Grewal(Director)Elgin Farewell(Director)
Co-investorsYamaha Motor VenturesMorpheus Ventures
Satellite Vu captures thermal imagery from space for applications including environmental monitoring and infrastructure assessment.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLondon, GB
Anthony Baker(CEO)Toby Reinicke(Founder)Camilla(CFO)Scott
BoardPatrick
Co-investorsMolten VenturesContrarian VenturesE2MC VenturesIn-Q-TelMD One VenturesSeraphim Space+5 more
Second Nature offers an AI-driven role-play training platform where sales reps and support agents practice scenarios such as discovery calls, objection handling, and escalations, receiving real-time feedback and coaching.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechTel Aviv, IL
Alon Shalita(Founder)
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalSienna Venture CapitalStageOne Ventures
San Francisco, US
Shashank Samala(Cofounder)Jeffrey McAlvay(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse Koenig(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumLux CapitalPoint72 VenturesSQN Venture Partners, LLCUncork CapitalDimension Capital+1 more
Trava is an AI-powered compliance platform that audits customs entries and product classifications for US importers to identify overpaid duties, recover refunds, and ensure compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Pushkar Lanka(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBlockchange VenturesM25TDF Ventures
Trustwise offers an "AI Control Tower" that intercepts autonomous AI agent actions at runtime, evaluating them against enterprise policies before execution and producing audit-grade evidence of each decision.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US
Manoj Saxena(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsHitachi VenturesAugment VenturesFirestreak Ventures
Trustwise.io builds blockchain and smart-contract-based software solutions, drawing on its team's background in the Swiss financial industry and DLT legislation.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBasel, CH
Hans-Peter Gier(Founder & CEO)Michal Florian(Head of IT / Deputy CEO)
ViaBot builds ViaBot One, an autonomous electric sweeping robot that cleans and monitors facility grounds on a set schedule, self-charging, self-emptying, and reporting operational insights.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesEra VenturesEvolution Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIonQ · simplywall.st · Aug 22, 2026
Integral · kalkinemedia.com · Aug 13, 2026
Trustwise · vikistars.com · Aug 12, 2026
Trustwise · vikistars.com · Aug 12, 2026
Tempo Automation · themarketsdaily.com · Aug 10, 2026
Lightsynq · datacenterdynamics.com · Jul 27, 2026
OPT Industries · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Diligent · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Grit Ventures made?
- Grit Ventures has 37 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Grit Ventures invest at?
- Grit Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Grit Ventures's typical check size?
- Grit Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Grit Ventures focus on?
- Grit Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Grit Ventures located?
- Grit Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does Grit Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Grit Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Grit Ventures co-invest with?
- Grit Ventures most often shares deals with In-Q-Tel, The E14 Fund, WorldQuant Ventures, among 171 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 14
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Momenta Ventures is an industrial technology investor and advisory firm backing companies at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds, focused on Physical AI, IIoT, and edge intelligence across energy, manufacturing, supply chain, and smart spaces.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
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