Gutbrain Ventures
Venture capitalBoston · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
GutBrain Ventures backs early-stage technology and software companies, drawing on founder Bob Davoli's decades of experience as both an entrepreneur/operator and investor. The firm emphasizes long-term partnership with founders, providing hands-on operational guidance, strategic counsel, and access to an extensive network to help portfolio companies scale and reach successful exits. It often acts as a lead investor and supports companies through the full arc of their development, from earliest stages through growth and exit, with a stated commitment to creating enduring enterprise value for founders, employees, investors, and customers.
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What they invest in
from 46 of 55 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×29SaaS ×24Enterprise Software ×17Data & Infrastructure ×11Cybersecurity ×8IoT ×6Marketing Tech ×5Hardware ×4
HQs:United States×34Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 32 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×123 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3The University of Texas at Austin ×3University of Pennsylvania ×3Boston University ×2Harvard Business School ×2Harvard University ×2McGill University ×2New York University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×15Computer Science ×13Business & Management ×8Economics ×6Finance & Accounting ×3Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 43 founders with career history
MIT Media Lab ×3Aifoundation ×2Capital Factory ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Google ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 22023 · 22022 · 72021 · 72020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12015 · 125 dated
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Clark(Director)inJordan SavageinJeff Yurcisin(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)inTom Siragusa(Chief Financial Officer)inKeith Davey(Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalBullpen CapitalForefront VentureGlynn Capital ManagementHemisphere Ventures LLCNorwest Venture Partners+7 more
CallMiner provides an AI-powered conversation intelligence and customer experience automation platform that captures and analyzes omnichannel customer interactions such as calls, emails, texts, and surveys.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaltham, US
Terence M. Leahy(Executive Officer, Director)inJeff Gallino(CEO & Founder)inJonathan Ranger(Executive Officer)inRobert Lane(Executive Officer)Bruce McMahon(Executive Officer)inEric Williamson(Executive Officer)in
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsGoldman SachsHamilton LaneIn-Q-TelSigma Prime Ventures, LlcEscalate Capital PartnersSpringcoast Capital Partners
ClearGov provides cloud-based software for local governments and school districts to manage the public finance cycle, including strategic and capital planning, budgeting, reporting, and community engagement.
FintechGovTechSaaSHopkinton, US
Bryan A. Burdick(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Bullock(Founder)in
BoardEric Hjerpe(Director)Jennifer Jordan(Director)in
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBantam GroupLaunchCapitalLead Edge CapitalRiverPark Ventures
Elemental Machines provides an IoT platform combining hardware, software, and data science to monitor lab and manufacturing equipment, environments, and workflows in real time.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechIoTSaaSCambridge, US
Sridhar Iyengar(Executive Officer, Director)inUna Ryan(Director)Jeff Klemens(Director)inSonny Vu(Director)in
BoardGaurav Tewari(Director)in
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsOmega Venture PartnersTau VenturesDigitalis VenturesFounders FundTenOneTen Ventures
Hopara provides scalable visualization technology for operational data from connected machines and environments.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSBoston, US
Michael Stonebraker(Founder)Gant RedmoninCharles G. Redmon III(Executive Officer, Director)Bruce Clarke(Director)
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsGlasswing VenturesCorrelation VenturesFUSE
Language IO offers an AI-powered translation platform for multilingual customer support operations, allowing teams to serve customers across additional languages.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCheyenne, US
Heather Shoemaker(Founder & CEO)in
BoardALEX MUROMCEW(Director)TUOMO VUOLTEENAHO(Director)TOM AXBEY(Director)RENATO BENINATTO(Director)
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsJoint EffectsCaruso VenturesOmega Venture PartnersRaptor GroupService Provider Capital
RevenueBase builds B2B data infrastructure for go-to-market teams and AI agents, offering verified, current, and traceable contact and company data with flat-rate pricing instead of per-credit models.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaltham, US
Mark FeldmaninJude McColgan
BoardBob MasonBob DavoliinTom Axbey
Board seatRobert Davoli· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBantam GroupBessemer Venture PartnersConvergeGood FriendsLaunchpad Venture GroupService Provider Capital
15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalBling CapitalChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison Partners+10 more
Actionable AI offers a platform for embedding adaptive, context-aware voice assistants into applications, using self-coding AI that integrates with a company's APIs and interprets user commands.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
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
Michael Cubeddu(Founder)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBantam GroupCrosslink CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersiGlobe PartnersSamsung NextBlumberg Capital+1 more
Allstacks is an AI-agent platform that connects data from software development tools (Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins) to provide engineering teams and leaders with delivery metrics, risk alerts, and recommendations for planning, managing, and optimizing software creation.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRaleigh, US
Jeremy Freeman(Founder)inHersh Tapadia(Founder)inDarrell J. Freeman, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Scot Sherwood(Director)
BoardAndrew Drylie(Director)inFiras Raouf(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAtlassian VenturesCompanyon VenturesCreativeCoFirst Rays Venture PartnersHyperplane Venture CapitalIDEA NC+7 more
Allure is a beauty journalism publication that provides product reviews, trend reporting, and expert guidance on makeup, hair, skincare, and wellness.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAvestria VenturesBeechwood CapitalCoefficient CapitalCurql Collective, LLCGlasswing Ventures+1 more
Allure Security provides brand protection against digital impersonation, using AI to monitor URLs, social profiles, apps, and deepfakes for phishing and spoofing threats.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSWellesley, US
Salvatore Stolfo(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Jaffe(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid J. Murphy, III(Director)
BoardRichard Grinnell(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCGlasswing VenturesNext Level VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital
BG Networks provides cybersecurity consulting, code automation tools, and software solutions designed to reduce the complexity and cost of securing IoT devices across consumer, healthcare, industrial, and transportation sectors.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTMedical DevicesWeston, US
Colin Duggan(Founder / CEO)Roman Lysecky(Founder / CTO)Jerzy Rozenblit(Founder / Chief Research Scientist)Nicole Stata(Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBoston Seed CapitalJoint Effects
BluStream offers Polly, a proactive AI product advisor that initiates personalized post-purchase conversations with customers, captures zero-party product usage data, and feeds it into a brand's CRM to drive retention and expansion.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechWorcester, US
Kenneth Rapp(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory Baker(Director)Robert Bean(Director)Michael Piraino(Director)Bhaskar Panigrahi(Director)in
BoardBruce Clarke(Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalYork IE
Breinify is a personalization platform that enables B2C and D2C brands to deploy AI-powered customer experiences across web, email, SMS, and other channels.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAmino CapitalCXO FundStreamlined VenturesGolden SeedsStartup Capital VenturesSterling Road
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Breinify offers an AI personalization platform that lets B2C and D2C marketers launch and test coordinated experiences across web, email, SMS, app, and API without heavy engineering involvement.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech
Diane Keng(CEO & Cofounder)inPhilipp Meisen(CTO & Cofounder)inNathan Loveless(Chief Revenue Officer)inTyrell Martin(Chief of Staff)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCleo CapitalGolden SeedsSterling RoadAmino CapitalCXO FundStartup Capital Ventures+1 more
CarNow provides a conversion platform for automotive dealerships to engage shoppers, identify purchase intent, and improve sales and service outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Tim Cox(Co-founder)inBidhan Patnaik(Co-founder & SVP of Engineering)inJoe Gilmour(CEO)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBattery VenturesEscalate Capital PartnersNXT VenturesRunway Growth Capital
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)inDax Garner(CTO)inJeff Edwards(VP of Engineering)inHanna Steplewska(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Roberts(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Draper AssociatesGlasswing VenturesGrit VenturesHelios Capital+7 more
Corespan optimizes data center architecture through software-integrated AI infrastructure that dynamically allocates compute resources to workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsRaptor Group
Crayon provides an AI-powered competitive intelligence platform that monitors competitors, surfaces real-time market intel, generates content, and delivers sales talk tracks and plays to enablement and sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechBoston, US
Jonah Lopin(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Osborne(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEric Paley(Director)inBenedict Rocchio(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBantam GroupBaseline VenturesChaos VenturesConvergeEastward Capital PartnersFounder Collective+5 more
CyberSaint offers CyberStrong, an AI-native platform that automates cybersecurity control assessments and quantifies cyber risk in financial terms for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
JERRY LAYDEN(Executive Officer, Director)inROBERT FORMAN(Executive Officer, Director)JAN HAAS(Executive Officer)DAVID FURNEAUX(Executive Officer, Director)TIM MCSWEENEY(Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsJoint EffectsRiverside Acceleration Capital
Datanomix provides real-time production monitoring, scheduling, quoting/P&L analytics, ERP insights, and G-code file management software for manufacturers, connecting to CNC machines and fabrication equipment to track output, downtime, and job profitability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaSNashua, US
John Paul Joseph(Executive Officer, Director)Greg McHale(Founder & CEO)inEric Schnadig(President)inAnnie Michaud(Vice President of Customer Success)inGabe Maentz(Vice President of Solutions)inNate Palmer(Engineering Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsMK CapitalBuilding Ventures
DBOS provides a durable workflow platform with observability and management tooling, letting developers view, cancel, resume, fork, and export application workflows through its Conductor console.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Peter Kraft(Founder)inQian Li, PhD(Founder)inMike Stonebraker(Co-founder)
Co-investorsConstruct CapitalSINEWAVE VENTURESThe Engine Ventures
15Five is an AI-powered people management platform for HR teams and managers, covering performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, compensation decisions, and manager enablement.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAllos VenturesCharmides CapitalCultivation CapitalEdison Partners
Feedzai provides AI-powered fraud detection and financial crime prevention for banks and financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Nuno Sebastião(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investors33NArmilar Venture PartnersBright Pixel CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Dozen InvestmentsKarma Ventures+9 more
Hercules develops enterprise-grade AI workers to automate back-office operational tasks and reduce the knowledge worker deficit.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Alex Babin(Chief Executive Officer)inBeverley Chadwick(Chief Financial Officer)Trevor Bell(Chief Customer Officer)inVictoria Vendolin(Head of People Operations)Harutyun Baghdasaryan(VP of Engineering)inMarkus Sobkowski(Head of AI)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAcorn Pacific VenturesAiSprouts VCBascom VenturesEvolution VenturesFlyer One VenturesIndico Capital Partners+8 more
Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries.
HardwareIoTSaaSChicago, US
Benjamin Forgan(Executive Officer, Director)inPatrick Wilbur(Executive Officer, Director)Anne Rosen(Executive Officer)
BoardNick Solaro(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalCapital Midwest FundConvergeDrive CapitalFounders Circle CapitalHypothesis+9 more
iRestify provides property cleaning and maintenance services combined with a real-time operations platform for property management companies overseeing multifamily and commercial buildings.
MarketplacesPropTechSaaSDallas, US
Charlotte Gummeson(President & Co-Founder)Karl Sowa(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inCharlotte Gummesson(President and Director)inEmi Quadri(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardJukka Heikka(Director)Maia Heymann(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsConvergeGood News VenturesJoint EffectsBirchmere Ventures
Lambent is a coaching and business skills training company that trains and certifies executive coaches and provides coaches for businesses internationally.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSutton, US
Joseph O'Connor(Co-founder)Andrea Lages(Co-founder & CEO of Lambent do Brasil)inAlejandro Feiges(Managing Director of Administration and Technology, Master Coach Academy)Mike Downing(Director)Julie Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)Charles C. Curran, III(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGInovia CapitalGlasswing VenturesMassVenturesNimble VenturesWill Ventures
Lambent Spaces makes software that measures and analyzes space utilization across an organization's entire real estate portfolio, providing data-driven intelligence for space planners.
Data & InfrastructureIoTPropTechSaaS
Julie Johnson Roberts(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inRichard Scannell(Chief Executive Officer)inJosh Hartley(VP of Engineering)inMichael Grant(General Manager - EMEA)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGGlasswing VenturesMassVentures
Co-investorsAllos Ventures
Mightier develops technology to help children build emotional regulation and resilience skills.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental Health
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyDigiTx Partners LLCEastward Capital PartnersSony Ventures Corporation
Nasuni provides a cloud-native file data platform that manages, protects, and activates unstructured file data for enterprise teams and AI applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Andres Rodriguez(Founder)inPaul Flanagan(Director)inScott Dussault(Executive Officer)inSam King(CEO)in
BoardJohn McCarthy(Director)Jeffrey McCarthy(Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsTCVVista Equity PartnersFlybridge Capital PartnersSavano Capital PartnersSixth StreetTitanium Ventures
Native Voice operates an on-demand voice services library letting users reach branded voice assistants across audio devices.
Denver, US
John Goscha(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpBantam GroupFirst Star VenturesMaccabee VenturesPJCTech Square Ventures+4 more
Otter.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations in real time across multiple languages, automatically capturing decisions and action items.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSMountain View, US
Sam Liang(Founder & CEO)inEli M(Founder)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalDFJ DragonFundDraper DragonDuke Capital PartnersFoothill VenturesFusion+9 more
PeakMetrics provides a narrative intelligence platform that detects, maps, and tracks evolving storylines across news, social media, forums, and other channels in real-time for risk, communications, and security teams.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechLos Angeles, US
Nicholas W. Loui(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas (Nick) Loui(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Lincoln(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCraig Adams(Director)Joe Raczka(Director)inBrent Kelton(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsMoneta VenturesParameter VenturesTechstarsArgon VenturesArgonautic VenturesYork IE
Piction Health provides online dermatology care, letting patients submit information about a skin, hair, or nail concern and receive a personalized care plan reviewed by a dermatologist within 24-48 hours.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Susan Conover(Co-founder)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesFlare Capital PartnersGood Growth CapitalHAWKTAILHeadwater VenturesLaunchpad Venture Group+4 more
Reality Defender develops an AI platform for detecting deepfakes and synthetic media, serving enterprise organizations to prevent fraud and impersonation.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Ben Colman(Co-Founder and CEO)inGaurav Bharaj(Co-founder)inAli Shahriyari(Co-Founder and Advisor)inLars Buttler(Founder)inMilos Fulton(Executive Officer)in
BoardAlexander Ross(Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAmino CapitalArgon VenturesBooz Allen VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Evolution VC PartnersEx/Ante+9 more
Appraisal software for residential mortgages
Allston, US
Will Denslow(Founder)in
BoardPeter Blacklow(Director)inBarry Finegold(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesBoston Seed CapitalCentana Growth PartnersEastward Capital PartnersJoint EffectsTamarisc Ventures+1 more
RevenueBase builds a B2B data infrastructure layer for go-to-market teams and AI agents, providing verified, current, and unlimited access to business data with full source traceability.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechWaltham, US
Mark Feldmanin
Co-investorsArgon VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersConvergeGood FriendsGraph VenturesKoa Labs+1 more
Roots.ai (now Bevaya) provides AI-powered automation for insurance workflows across underwriting, claims, and policy servicing.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTech
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Sense provides energy management software and hardware that connects consumers and utilities through intelligent monitoring and insights.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTCambridge, US
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Energy Impact PartnersEvergy VenturesMKBPrelude Ventures
Sotero provides real-time data protection and exfiltration detection for enterprise organizations.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Purandar Das(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inShanthi Boppana(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBoston Seed CapitalTech Square Ventures
Sulvaris develops proprietary nutrient delivery technologies and modular fertilizer production systems that enable producers, distributors, and retailers to create higher-value products from underutilized materials.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsCalgary, CA
Satish Iyer(Founder)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsAmplify.LABonfire VenturesOmega Venture PartnersScOp Venture CapitalTenOneTen Ventures
Attentive provides a multi-channel customer engagement platform that includes email, SMS, RCS, push notifications, and AI-powered lifecycle orchestration for direct-to-consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechBarcelos, Braga
Pedro Araujo(Founder)Luis Braga(Founder)Daniel Araujo(Founder)Brian Long(Founder)in
BoardYannick Oswald(Director)Cristina Fronseca(Director)
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBeyond CapitalBling CapitalCoatue ManagementDisney AcceleratorEniac Ventures+16 more
Verne develops cryo-compressed hydrogen storage and densification equipment for low-cost hydrogen distribution to industrial users, heavy-duty vehicles, and off-road equipment.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsCollaborative FundNewLabUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightJuniperTrucks VC
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Wise Systems provides an AI-driven routing optimization platform for delivery and fleet operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCambridge, US
Charles Sims II(Executive Officer, Director)Ali Kamil(Executive Officer, Director)inLayla Shaikley(Executive Officer, Director)inJemel Derbali(Executive Officer, Director)inChazz Sims(Founder)in
BoardDr. Sandy Pentland
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsBantam GroupFontinalis PartnersGradient VenturesTechstarsThe E14 FundTrucks VC+5 more
ZenBusiness provides an all-in-one platform combining AI-powered guidance (Velo) with customer support to help entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses through business formations and compliance services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSAustin, US
Ross Buhrdorf(CEO)inShanaz Hemmati(Founder)inRafael Lopez(Executive Officer)inKhadijeh Hemmati(Executive Officer)
BoardJC Glancy(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerRobert Davoli· solo GP
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCleveland AvenueFlucas VenturesFluent VenturesGeekdom+12 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
MobiquityPliant.io, Inc.Aliro TechnologiesAllure Security Technology
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.
Exits · 2
1 IPOs · 1 acquisitionsGrove CollaborativeNYSE: GROVEmplifyacq. by 15Five
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMobiquity · dailypolitical.com · Aug 31, 2026
Roots · castanet.net · Aug 21, 2026
Nasuni · en.wikipedia.org · Aug 19, 2026
Blustream · york.ie · Jul 22, 2026
Aliroquantum · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Sense · arcticstartup.com · Jul 15, 2026
otter ai · intellectia.ai · Jul 15, 2026
PeakMetrics · latimes.com · May 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gutbrain Ventures made?
- Gutbrain Ventures has 55 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Gutbrain Ventures invest at?
- Gutbrain Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Gutbrain Ventures focus on?
- Gutbrain Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Gutbrain Ventures located?
- Gutbrain Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Gutbrain Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Gutbrain Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Gutbrain Ventures co-invest with?
- Gutbrain Ventures most often shares deals with Omega Venture Partners, Bantam Group, Converge, among 194 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 41
Omega Venture Partners is a Silicon Valley technology investment firm that backs rapidly growing companies leveraging AI, machine learning, data, and automation. It combines investment and operating experience with a network of Fortune 500 strategic partners.
Glasswing Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports startups through its Building Partners model, providing operational expertise across go-to-market, product, engineering, and finance.
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Cultivation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies with the potential to transform how people live and work, backing them from Series Seed through Series B.
Sapphire Ventures partners with expansion-stage enterprise software companies aiming to become category leaders.
Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.
Seed-stage venture capital firm based in Boston and New York City investing in ambitious founders leveraging the power of AI. With over $1 billion under management across six seed funds and seven pre-seed funds, portfolio companies include BetterCloud, BitSight, Bowery, Chief, Codecademy (acq: SKILL), FalconX, Firebase (acq: GOOG), Infracommerce (BVMF: IFCM3), MadeiraMadeira, MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), Open English, Plastiq, and Splice.
Fusion Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm backing startups with technical or data advantages in healthcare, enterprise AI, and industrial technology.
Argonautic Ventures partners with highly technical founders post-product, focusing on data maturity and AI operationalization across industries. The firm provides strategic support from MVP validation through scaling and growth stages.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.
BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.
▶29 more co-investors
Spark CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Flare Capital PartnersDigitalis VenturesSterling RoadBuilding VenturesGrit VenturesWill VenturesMK CapitalGeneral CatalystNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Alumni VenturesRRE VenturesScale Venture PartnersRevolutionDell Technologies CapitalTenaya CapitalTribeca Venture PartnersHyde Park Venture Partners.406 VenturesPaladin Capital GroupOUP (Osage University Partners)Newfund CapitalOne Planet GroupFlyover CapitalFar Out VenturesBrightCap Investment Advisor ADSageview CapitalIdeaship
Firms observed investing alongside Gutbrain Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Gutbrain Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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