Leonis Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Leonis Capital invests in AI-native startups with founders who possess unique technical insights and market expertise. The firm leverages proprietary research on AI trends to identify and support the next generation of transformative artificial intelligence companies. The investment strategy prioritizes early-stage participation, typically providing first institutional capital to pre-seed and seed-stage companies with founders from leading AI research and product backgrounds.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteVenture investor with prior experience as a partner at T Fund, Walden, and Granite Ventures, and board service at Marqeta.
AI researcher with a Ph.D. in AI and economics from Columbia University and prior research experience at OpenAI.
Technical talent with studies in computer science and economics from Stanford University serving as a venture fellow.
Computer science and engineering doctoral candidate at MIT contributing technical expertise as a venture fellow.
Technical talent with studies in computer science and economics from Brown University, serving as an engineering-focused venture fellow.
Finance leader currently serving as CFO at Nakama Venture Solutions and previously managing projects at Carta as a senior project manager.
Research professional previously serving as a senior researcher at Harvard Business School.
What they invest in
from 35 of 107 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×26AI & Machine Learning ×25SaaS ×16Developer Tools ×11Fintech ×8Future of Work ×5Cloud Computing ×3Consumer ×3
HQs:United States×26United Kingdom×1
Investments · showing 60 of 107
founders shown can be your intro pathSpectro Cloud provides a platform called Palette that simplifies Kubernetes deployment and management for enterprise operations and development teams across cloud and edge environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Agency provides outsourced security and compliance operations for enterprise companies, combining forward-deployed U.S.-based compliance engineers with proprietary AI. The platform offers virtual CISO services, control implementation, evidence collection, continuous monitoring, vendor risk assessment, and penetration testing.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Airtrain AI provides a no-code platform for preparing and evaluating training data to fine-tune open-source language models as alternatives to proprietary AI models. The platform serves AI practitioners seeking to reduce costs and improve reliability when deploying language models in production.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Emmanuel Turlay(Founder)in
AnythingLLM is a desktop and self-hosted application that enables users to chat with documents, use AI agents, and interact with large language models—all running locally and offline for privacy. It supports multiple LLM providers and document types without requiring code, offering an open-source alternative to cloud-based AI tools.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSLos Angeles, US
Timothy Carambat(Founder)in
ArcPrime provides AI-driven analytics and portfolio intelligence software for corporate intellectual property teams to manage patent portfolios, optimize filing strategy, and align IP programs with business priorities. The platform serves in-house patent teams, R&D departments, and enterprise leadership across multiple technology areas and jurisdictions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Blank Bio develops RNA foundation models for precision oncology, helping pharmaceutical companies identify the right patients for clinical trials and predict disease progression using bulk RNA-seq data. The company applies AI to patient selection and disease trajectory modeling to improve clinical trial outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Jonny Hsu(Founder)inPhilip Fradkin(Founder)inIan Shi(Founder)in
Blink is an AI app builder platform that generates production-ready websites, SaaS applications, and mobile apps from natural language descriptions without requiring coding. The platform serves entrepreneurs, startups, and developers with an all-in-one infrastructure that includes database, authentication, hosting, and deployment.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kai Feng(Founder)inKai
Bud is an AI-powered autonomous worker that uses a computer, browser, and coding capabilities to complete tasks independently. It serves businesses and individuals looking to automate repetitive work across various applications and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Anaplan is an AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform that helps enterprises optimize decision-making by transforming data into actionable insights and enabling dynamic scenario planning. The platform serves large organizations across multiple industries seeking to improve strategic planning and business intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Charlie Gottdiener(Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board)
Cast.app builds AI agents for customer success and account management that automate routine tasks and allow human CSMs to focus on strategic customer relationships and new challenges.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Carlos, US
Compound Planning is a registered investment adviser offering tax consulting and compliance services. The firm manages client investments and provides financial advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families.
FintechNew York, US
Cypher provides a non-custodial crypto card and payment protocol that enables users to spend cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in everyday life with in-app swaps and cross-chain bridges. The product serves cryptocurrency users seeking simplified access to real-world spending without the friction of traditional platforms.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Kuberan Marimuthu(Founder)in
Iconiq Capital is a global investment firm managing over $100B in assets that invests in visionaries and companies transforming industries, while also managing client wealth and legacies.
Sector Agnostic
MaintainX provides an AI-powered computerized maintenance management system and asset management platform designed for deskless frontline workers in industrial and operational settings. The platform enables maintenance, safety, and operational management via mobile devices, helping companies improve equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Chris Turlica(CEO and Co-Founder)Hugo Dozois-Caouette(CTO and Co-Founder)
Method builds financial connectivity infrastructure that enables software companies and financial services firms to embed banking, payments, and account data capabilities into their platforms. The company provides real-time connections to bank accounts and payment rails to support commerce, lending, and account management applications.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Jose Bethancourt(Co-founder, CEO)inJesus Marco del Carmen(Founder)inMarco del Carmen(Co-founder, CTO)Mit Shah(Co-founder, COO)
Meticulate is a prospecting platform that uses custom rulesets and signal monitoring to automate outbound sales outreach across email, LinkedIn, and phone for sales teams. It targets prospect signals, applies buyer intelligence, and integrates with CRM systems to improve outbound sales ROI.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Motion is an AI-powered work platform that unifies projects, tasks, docs, and meetings in one interface, with autonomous AI agents that handle scheduling, reporting, and administrative work for teams. The platform serves executive teams and organizations looking to increase productivity without expanding headcount.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Harry Qi(Founder)inOmid Rooholfada(Founder)inEthan Yu(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Leonis Capital invest at?
- Leonis Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Leonis Capital focus on?
- Leonis Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
- Where is Leonis Capital located?
- Leonis Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Leonis Capital lead rounds?
- Leonis Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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