Hemi Ventures, Llc
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Hemi Ventures invests in early-stage founders building innovations that reshape the human experience. The firm focuses on emerging technology sectors including autonomous vehicles, AI applications, robotics, and biotech. Positioning itself as a complementary 'half' to its founders (reflecting the Greek meaning of 'hemi'), the firm aims to partner closely with entrepreneurs, providing not only capital but also growth strategies and global relationship-building support to help companies scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 19 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11Biotech ×6Hardware ×6Deep Tech ×5Mobility & Transportation ×5Cybersecurity ×3Digital Health ×3Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×12Canada×1Taiwan×1
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Alcatraz develops facial recognition technology for access control systems.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMountain View, US
Scott Macomber(Director)Raymond Stata(Director)Vince Gaydarzhiev(Executive Officer, Director)Tina DAgostin(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Apprentice builds an AI agent platform (Apprentice 4.1) designed to automate manufacturing workflows, including the generation of production-ready documents and integration with manufacturing tech stacks like ERP, MES, and QMS.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Angelo Stracquatanio(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Heroic Faith develops AI-powered technologies to improve healthcare delivery in critical care environments such as ICUs, operating rooms, and emergency departments.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTaipei, TW
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
metaMe Health develops prescription digital therapeutics that use software applications to help patients manage chronic conditions through brain training, delivered via smartphone or tablet.
Digital HealthHealthtechChicago, US
DANIEL BERNSTEIN(Director)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
BiotechWaltham, US
Brian Fiske(Executive Officer, Director)George Eliades(Executive Officer, Director)Sandra Poole(Executive Officer)Alex Nichols(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardBryan Roberts(Director)Peter Hecht(Director)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
NAVAN develops NanoStraws, a physical delivery platform that enables transport of therapeutic cargo into and out of primary cells while preserving cell viability and function.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Paladin provides software and data-driven solutions to help organizations manage cyber risk more affordably and effectively.
CybersecurityInsurTechSaaS
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Persephone Biosciences develops a synbiotic (probiotic and prebiotic combination) supplement for infants designed to replenish key beneficial gut bacteria.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechSan Diego, US
Stephanie Culler(Founder/CEO)inStephen Van Dien(Founder/CTO)in
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Phase Genomics develops ultra-long-range genome sequencing technology and computational tools for analyzing genetic data in research, medicine, and agriculture.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeattle, US
Ivan Liachko(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Shawn Sullivan(Executive Officer, Promoter)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Phenomic AI is a biotech company developing therapies for solid tumors using a machine-learning-powered transcriptomics platform that analyzes single-cell RNA data to identify drug targets and understand tumor biology.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechToronto, CA
Sam Cooper(Co-founder & CTO)Oren Kraus(Co-founder)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
PlusAI develops AI-based autonomous driving software, including its SuperDrive virtual driver platform, for full Level 4 autonomy and advanced driver assistance systems deployed on factory-built autonomous trucks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & Transportation
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Point One develops precision navigation technology for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile systems.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Aaron Nathan(Co-founder/CTO)inMike KurdzielinKaren LeineweberinRyan DoughertyinJesse Beyroutey(Director)Bryan Galusha(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Ravel develops an AI-powered platform for early disease detection by analyzing epigenomic profiles in cell-free DNA to identify cellular destruction markers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthSan Francisco, US
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
San Francisco, US
Christian Nicholson(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Gibson(Executive Officer, Director)
Smart Radar System develops 4D imaging radar technology that detects objects not visible to conventional sensors.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareMobility & Transportation
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Tanvas develops haptic surface technology for touchscreens and displays used in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareChicago, US
Ed Colgate(Co-Founder)Phill LoPresti(CEO)Ben Buettell(Director)George Ruhana(Director)GREGORY TOPEL(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)WES DAVIS(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Upfort provides software and automation solutions for managing cyber risk, combining security expertise with insurance and data analytics to improve organizational cyber resilience.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Han Wang(Founder/CTO)inDaniel Bilbao(Founder)in
PartnerAmy Gu· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hemi Ventures, Llc invest at?
- Hemi Ventures, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Hemi Ventures, Llc's typical check size?
- Hemi Ventures, Llc typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Hemi Ventures, Llc focus on?
- Hemi Ventures, Llc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is Hemi Ventures, Llc located?
- Hemi Ventures, Llc is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
Co-investors · 1
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