Hartmann Capital
Venture capitalBoca Raton · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Also known as HARTMANN CAPITAL, LLC
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Investment thesis
Hartmann Capital focuses on backing frontier technology companies at the point where breakthrough innovations are poised to cross the chasm into wider adoption. Its activity centers on gaming and game development tooling, virtual and augmented reality, AI-enabled creative tools, crypto and the metaverse, and digital health. Through its Hartmann Ventures arm, the team sources and supports founders building in immersive computing, developer platforms, and health technology, drawing on operators with backgrounds in AR/VR, enterprise software, marketplaces, content creation, and clinical medicine.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Hartmann Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 26 of 72 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×12Gaming ×11Media & Entertainment ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5Deep Tech ×5Consumer ×4Hardware ×4Biotech ×3
HQs:United States×12Canada×1Switzerland×1Cyprus×1Estonia×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×43 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
ETH Zürich ×3a16z speedrun ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×7Business & Management ×6Engineering ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Economics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history
Auki Labs ×2TeamOpenSmartGlasses ×2University of Zurich ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)
Investments · 72 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42024 · 32023 · 12022 · 32021 · 22019 · 215 dated
Cognitive3D provides an analytics platform for XR (VR/AR) applications, capturing user behavior, app activity, and device inputs to let teams replay and analyze sessions in full 3D.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechGamingSaaSVancouver, CA
Tony Bevilacqua(Founder & CEO)inMatt Manuel(VP of Engineering)inCalder Archinuk(Head of Product)inNicola Anderson(Head of Data Science)in
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesKonvoy VenturesBDC Capital CorporationR/GA VenturesSpace CapitalSuper Ventures
Foundational Bio is building an AI-native, fully automated laboratory ("self-driving lab") that replaces manual workflows to increase the speed and reliability of life-science experimentation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechRobotics
AEXLAB builds virtual reality technology for gaming, training, and simulation, aiming to make users feel present and connected in virtual worlds.
Deep TechGamingHardware
Jonathan Ovadia(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuel Venture Capital
Atomontage builds a browser-based 3D platform using "Virtual Matter" microvoxel technology that lets users create, edit, remix, and stream interactive 3D worlds across devices, with optional AI-assisted creation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGamingWilmington, US
Daniel Tabar(Co-founder)inBranislav Siles, Ing.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMakers FundBehold Ventures
Cathedral Studios is a UK-based video game publisher and developer creating story-driven games spanning horror, co-op comedy, and indie titles.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentUK, GB
Toby(CEO & Founder)
Co-investors6th Man VenturesAdvancit CapitalArca FundsBlocktower Capital
Cookie3 uses blockchain and analytics to turn on-chain user behavior into marketing insights for brands while maintaining data privacy.
AdTechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechTallinn, EE
Wojciech Piechociński(Founder)inFilip Wielanier(Founder)in
Co-investorsAweh VenturesCastrum CapitalBig Brain HoldingsGravity TeamJsquareLD Capital+2 more
Cookie3 is a crypto marketing analytics platform that combines onchain data (transactions, wallet interactions, dApp usage) with offchain social and engagement metrics to provide user analytics, KOL (key opinion leader) intelligence, and deep research for crypto projects.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Filip Wielanier(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitDAOGrizzly CapitalMantle NetworkPointer.CapitalBig Brain HoldingsGravity Team+4 more
Rhino.fi (DeversiFi) builds stablecoin and digital money infrastructure, providing systems used by global financial products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsGenblock CapitalBlockchain.com VenturesDeFiance CapitalFenbushi CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
DRESSX builds an AI suite for fashion, including virtual try-on, AI Twin creation, and AI styling tools that let shoppers see garments on themselves before buying.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
ShapovalovaDaria Shapovalova(Co-founder)inNatalia Modenova(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonOne Way VenturesThe Artemis FundUnlock Venture PartnersGreenfieldRed Dao+2 more
Flat2VR Studios adapts and ports existing flat-screen video games into virtual reality experiences, handling development, funding, publishing, and marketing for IP holders.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceGamingMedia & EntertainmentLimassol, CY
Harry Skigis(Founder)in
Digital asset composability protocol for minting multichain fungible and non-fungible tokens.
Co-investorsArca FundsBitDAOMantle NetworkBlocktower CapitalCourtside VenturesMechanism Capital+2 more
iOrganBio builds CellForge, an AI- and automation-driven platform for engineering and manufacturing human cells and organoids.
Co-investorsCape Fear BioCapitalFirst Star VenturesAlix VenturesIndieBioSOSV
LIV provides video capture, streaming, and sharing technology that enables players and creators to distribute content to their audiences.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Steffan Donal(Executive Officer)inAjinyad Shewki(Executive Officer, Director)AJ 'Dr Doom' Shewki(Founder)in
BoardCherry Freeman(Director)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesGOAL VenturesHiro CapitalNarcissus VenturesOlive Tree CapitalSamsung Next+4 more
Ludis Analytics offers a data platform with a no-code drag-and-drop ETL builder, automated data-preparation workflows, an inline code editor supporting R and Python, and interactive dashboards.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Co-investorsFlyer One VenturesigniteXL VentureRaptor GroupSeventySix Capital
Mentra builds smart glasses hardware, an open-source operating system (MentraOS), and developer tools for deploying applications on smart glasses.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Cayden Pierce(Founder)inAlexander Israelov(Founder)in
Co-investorsToyota VenturesOlive Tree CapitalTIRTA VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator468 Capital
Mentra is a talent-matching platform that connects neurodivergent individuals with employers, aiming to match candidates to careers based on their skills, work ethic, personality, and workplace preferences.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social Good
Jhillika Kumar(Founder)in
Co-investorsMPG FundShine CapitalVerissimo VenturesFullCircleTIRTA VenturesToyota Ventures+1 more
Mentra is an AI-powered neuroinclusive employment network matching neurodivergent jobseekers with employers.
Jhillika Kumar(Founder)in
Co-investorsMPG FundAlexa FundShine CapitalTIRTA VenturesToyota VenturesY Combinator
Neurable develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology via smart headphones designed to enhance employee focus, productivity, and well-being in corporate settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechHR TechAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Ramses Alcaide(CEO and Co-Founder)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)inAdam Eizenberg-Molnar(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCorteza CapitalFundersClubGlobal BrainGoAhead VenturesHouston Angel Network+11 more
nunu.ai develops multi-modal AI agents designed to test, play, and simulate games for quality assurance and live player cooperation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingZH, CH
Jan Schnyder(Founder)inKyrill Hux(Founder)inNicolas Muntwyler(Founder)in
Co-investorsTIRTA VenturesY CombinatorA16Z SpeedrunBoost VC
Orchid is a personal assistant that operates via text messaging to help users with organization, information retrieval, and task completion.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Nizar Abi Zaher(Founder)inAdam Wazzan(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorDay One VenturesRefactor Capital
Orchid offers whole genome sequencing-based genetic screening of embryos during IVF as well as preconception testing for couples, analyzing DNA to identify predispositions to monogenic diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and polygenic risks.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTechSan Francisco, US
Alexandra Meyer(President and Chief Executive Officer of Issuer)
BoardEmily Anhalt(Director of Issuer)
Co-investorsBalaji SrinivasanCarnrite VenturesPebblebedRefactor Capital
Paradromics develops a brain-computer interface (BCI) system, with FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for speech decoding and digital device control, and works with academic medical institutions on translational BCI research.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Matt Angle(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investors15th RockAlpha EdisonAnthropy PartnersCapital FactoryCoastCapFrontier Path VC+14 more
PlaySafe ID provides gamers with an anonymised, verified identity that ties bans to the individual rather than a single game account, preventing caught cheaters from returning under new accounts.
CybersecurityGaming
Co-investorsEarly Game Ventures
Respeecher develops proprietary deep learning technology to create high-quality synthetic speech for filmmakers, game developers, advertisers, podcasters, and content creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSKyiv, UA
Oleksandr Serduik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Grant Reaber(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Serdiuk(Founder)in
BoardJohn Frankel(Director)in
Co-investorsBADideas.fundCathexis VenturesDniproFf Venture CapitalICU VenturesSID Venture Partners+3 more
Shapes XR is a platform for teams to design, prototype, and publish spatial experiences in 3D and mixed reality environments.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work
Inga Petryaevskaya(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlyer One VenturesGeek VenturesLeta CapitalStratMindsSupernode GlobalTriptyq Capital+1 more
Montreal VR game studio building DigiGods, a social mixed-reality sandbox, after its debut title No More Rainbows.
Co-investorsGrishin RoboticsTriptyq Capital
SUBPAC provides exclusive music production tools, including Ableton Operator and Wavetable bass racks optimized for its wearable device, aimed at producers working in EDM, dubstep, trap, and sound design.
ConsumerGamingHardwareMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
John Alexiou(Executive Officer, Director)inTodd Chernecki(Executive Officer, Director)
TRIPP provides immersive meditation and mindfulness experiences available through a mobile app and VR headset platform.
AgTechMental HealthWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Nanea Reeves(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Norman(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Keeland(Executive Officer)
BoardTim Chang(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesGrit Capital PartnersIter InvestmentsMayfield FundPresence Capital+4 more
VictoryXR builds immersive virtual reality and browser-based learning tools for K-12, homeschool, and higher education, including VR labs, simulations, and AI tutoring.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Steve Grubbs(Founder)in
Co-investorsJuvo VenturesTamiami Angel
Zibra AI develops ZibraVDB, a GPU-accelerated compression and real-time decompression technology for volumetric VFX (smoke, fire, fog, explosions) that integrates into tools like Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Gaffer via plugins and an SDK.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMedia & Entertainment
Alex Petrenko(Founder)in
Co-investors1991 VenturesSID Venture Partners
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCookie3 · x.com · Sep 8, 2026
Atomontage · aigamechangers.substack.com · Aug 18, 2026
Tripp · armenpress.am · Jul 15, 2026
Neurable · businesswire.com · Apr 28, 2026
DressX · forbes.com · Apr 14, 2026
Oriane · markets.financialcontent.com · Mar 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Hartmann Capital made?
- Hartmann Capital has 72 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Hartmann Capital invest at?
- Hartmann Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Hartmann Capital's typical check size?
- Hartmann Capital typically writes checks of $300K – $3M.
- What sectors does Hartmann Capital focus on?
- Hartmann Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, Gaming, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Hartmann Capital located?
- Hartmann Capital is headquartered in Boca Raton, US.
- Does Hartmann Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Hartmann Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Hartmann Capital co-invest with?
- Hartmann Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Alpha Edison, Bitkraft Esports Ventures, among 83 tracked co-investors.
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