Innolinks Ventures
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Innolinks Ventures makes early-stage investments in promising, innovative technology startups that have a global vision. Beyond capital, the firm provides operational expertise and assistance to help these enterprises grow. Its stated areas of interest include smart hardware, health, and consumer mobile applications, with an overall focus on disruptive technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 18 portfolio companiesConsumer ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2FoodTech ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×7Vietnam×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCakhiaTV is a Vietnamese-language website that streams live football matches for free, covering leagues such as the Premier League, World Cup, EURO, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsFusionRanch VenturesIon PacificKhosla VenturesNewGen CapitalThe Robotics Hub
Cinder makes a countertop smart grill that cooks food (such as steak, chicken, and fish) to a precise internal temperature without a thermometer and can sear at 450°F, intended as a home replacement for sous-vide cooking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Co-investorsSoma Capital
Deako manufactures smart home electrical switches and controls that enable wireless dimming, scheduling, and automation for residential applications.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSeattle, US
Derek Richardson(CEO)inAlexander Strunkin(CPO)Andrew MastGuru Iyer
BoardDoug Renert(Director)inBrian Weeks(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGen CapitalLigo Partners LLCPartech VenturesTandem CapitalY Combinator+9 more
Fresco builds an AI cooking companion and a connected-cooking platform (KitchenOS) that appliance and app brands embed to deliver guided cooking experiences across devices.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechIoT
Co-investorsVTF CapitalAream & Co.Decathlon Capital PartnersFf Venture CapitalHOF CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+3 more
GrubMarket is a food tech company operating a B2B and B2C marketplace in the U.S. and Canada, offering both wholesale produce delivery at discounted prices and AI-powered SaaS software solutions for food supply chain businesses including inventory management, warehouse operations, and eCommerce platforms.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Mike Xu(CEO, , President)inYang WeiBrian Gallagher(Chief Of Staff)inJack Tao(CTO)Genevieve Wang(Product)Bryan Barsness(Vice President of Software Sales \u0026 Marketing)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBattery VenturesBuilders + BackersCastor VenturesCeltic House Asia Partners+50 more
Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is an imaging technology that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers using time-varying magnetic fields to create medical images with high contrast and sensitivity.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investors5AM VenturesAlumni VenturesCloudStone CapitalEvolution VC PartnersSand Hill AngelsShangBay Capital LLC+2 more
Redwood City, US
Farhad Farahbakhshian(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFirst Generation CapitalRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.Founders FundLumia CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Seabed VC
Phiar develops augmented reality navigation software for smartphones and vehicle displays that uses edge-based artificial intelligence to interpret road conditions and provide real-time directional guidance to drivers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Chen-Ping Yu(CEO)inIvy LiDora Kaplan(Talent Acquisition Specialist)Roxanne Stephens(Admin Assistant)
Co-investorsGFR Fundgumi IncMaC Venture CapitalY CombinatorAnorak VenturesHalf Court Ventures+4 more
Provides growers with granular, real-time, low-cost sensing systems to improve crop quality.
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
42 TechnologiesInlight InteractiveKangarooHealthLilyMabuNanoCoreOmny IQSensel
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Innolinks Ventures made?
- Innolinks Ventures has 18 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Innolinks Ventures invest at?
- Innolinks Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Innolinks Ventures focus on?
- Innolinks Ventures focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech.
- Where is Innolinks Ventures located?
- Innolinks Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Who does Innolinks Ventures co-invest with?
- Innolinks Ventures most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Gaingels, Battery Ventures, among 39 tracked co-investors.
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