Link Ventures
Venture capitalCambridge · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Investment thesis
Link Ventures believes the next generation of breakout companies will be built by small, tight-knit teams of exceptional founders recruited primarily from MIT and the Cambridge/Boston ecosystem. The firm supports companies launching as AI-first businesses from day one, working hands-on across the full 0→1 spectrum including market selection, unit economics, product strategy, go-to-market design, hiring, and fundraising. The firm emphasizes capital-efficient paths to product-market fit, fast learning loops, and disciplined scaling alongside founders.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's websiteSerial entrepreneur and founder of Exponential Ventures (XPV) who is also Managing Partner at Link Ventures. He has co-founded 23 companies with at least five achieving $100M+ valuations and has served on 21 public and private boards. His pioneering work on quantizing neural networks dating to 1992 earned him recognition as the 'godfather of quantization.' He teaches AI for Impact at MIT and chairs the board of XPRIZE.
Managing Director at Link Ventures with experience in growth equity and M&A law. He previously worked at GB Investment Partners leading sourcing and diligence, served as a high-tech M&A lawyer at Herzog, Fox & Neeman representing Fortune 100 companies, and founded an AI fintech startup. He mentors at MIT and Harvard including the Media Lab's AI for Impact program.
An early-stage investor at Link Ventures who provided initial capital and encouragement to founding teams.
Managing Director and corporate finance attorney with 30 years advising public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions, and equity and debt financings. He has worked with Link and its portfolio companies for over 10 years on company formations, financing structures, and transaction execution. He is recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America as a leading corporate and M&A attorney.
Managing Director and Investor Relations Director with over 28 years of Wall Street experience in institutional sales and trading. He has held managing director roles at Wells Fargo Securities, J.P. Morgan, Bear Stearns, and Raymond James, managing relationships with hedge funds, pension funds, and family offices. He recently led the capital raise for Link Ventures 2.
MIT Senior Fellow and five-time founder with deep experience in AI investment and venture building. He previously served as VP at Meta and led innovation efforts at the MIT Media Lab. He is a visiting lecturer in MIT's AI Venture Studio course and columnists for Forbes on AI. He co-founded Citizen Schools and founded Ideas in Action, a non-profit producing major events including TEDxMIT.
A Partner at Link Ventures known for business acumen and dedication to portfolio company support.
Managing Director and former federal and state court litigator with more than two decades representing public and private companies across logistics, information systems, healthcare, and financial services. At Link, he serves as a strategic advisor on compliance and personnel issues and keeps portfolio companies informed of AI-related legislative and regulatory developments.
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Link-XPV with over 25 years of international business experience in automotive and electronics sectors. He spent 18 years at Samsung Electronics, most recently as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer leading market dominance in Latin America. He holds advanced degrees from MIT, Wharton, and the University of Pennsylvania and is fluent in multiple languages.
Early-stage investor focused on AI and fintech companies, based in Cambridge. Prior to joining Link Ventures in 2018, he worked as a data scientist and public markets investor. He has worked with portfolio companies including Clerkie, Hatz, Advocate Technologies, and FinQore.
Principal who focuses on recruiting founder teams from MIT and the Cambridge/Boston ecosystem to launch AI-first companies from inception. He provides hands-on support across company building, market selection, product strategy, go-to-market design, hiring, and fundraising. He brings deep consumer internet experience in data science, performance marketing, and operations and works to drive AI adoption within Link's operations.
Award-winning computer scientist and entrepreneur with expertise in artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems. He has taught at Harvard and MIT, authored 23 publications, and been granted 26 patents. His research focuses on neuromorphic computing, machine learning, and programmable matter. He is a popular TED speaker whose talks have been viewed over 2 million times.
Chief Financial Officer with extensive corporate finance background. She previously worked as a Senior Associate in business valuation at Vitale, Caturano & Company, as an Investment Banking Analyst at H.C. Wainwright, and as a Senior Auditor at KPMG. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst.
Chief of Staff who joined Link Ventures in 2018, bringing expertise in executive support, event management, and business operations. He works as a strategic partner to the Managing Partner, driving firm-wide initiatives and internal operations. He previously held operational roles at Zero Gravity Basketball and Boston marketing agencies.
Award-winning computer scientist and entrepreneur with teaching positions at Harvard and MIT. Pioneer in neuromorphic computing and machine learning with 26 patents issued. Thought leader in AI and cyber-physical systems who has founded, advised, and invested in 35+ technology companies.
Social Media and Platform Support Lead focused on brand strategy, digital content, and community engagement. She brings experience in communications, media, and early-stage startups, with responsibility for amplifying founder stories and building marketing campaigns.
Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor and Senior Fellow at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, and Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. A leading expert on the economics of information and IT's impact on productivity, he has authored nine books and over 100 academic articles. His work spans digital commerce, pricing models, intangible assets, and business strategy.
Tax Director with over 25 years of experience in income tax planning and compliance, specializing in tax-efficient solutions for global investment opportunities across private equity, venture capital, family, and operating partnerships.
Office and Culture Director who oversees office management and promotes positive corporate culture across the Link Ventures portfolio. She joined the firm in 2022 from SmarterTravel (a Link portfolio company) and earlier built a career in enterprise sales before founding a business creating commemorative keepsakes.
Entrepreneur and thought leader recognized by Fortune as one of the 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders.' He is founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation and founder of Singularity University. His venture portfolio spans longevity, space, venture capital, and education, including BOLD Capital Partners, a $500M fund investing in exponential technologies.
What they invest in
from 25 of 81 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×18Enterprise Software ×12SaaS ×10Fintech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Deep Tech ×3Developer Tools ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:United States×16
Investments · showing 60 of 81
founders shown can be your intro pathAaru develops simulation tools and products that organizations use to accelerate product innovation, inform policy, and optimize marketing strategies. The company's platform is designed to model complex systems across various domains.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Architect Labs builds an AI system for chip exploration, design, and verification to support demanding computational workloads. The company focuses on accelerating semiconductor design through autonomous systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Arden provides an end-to-end audit automation platform that collects evidence across systems and executes control tests for SOX compliance. The product targets internal audit teams at enterprises where security is critical.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Aryaman Khanna(Founder)inDavid Lomelin(Co-Founder)in<UNKNOWN>
Canela Media operates a streaming platform and media network serving U.S. Hispanic audiences through FAST channels and original content. The company offers audience activation solutions and creative production services for brands targeting culture-forward Hispanic consumers.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps. The platform allows borrowers to compare pre-qualified offers from credit unions, community banks, and finance partners.
FintechDenver, US
DataCebo develops SDV Enterprise, a synthetic data platform built on open-core foundations that enables organizations to generate synthetic datasets matching the properties and relationships of real data for AI training and testing. The product serves enterprise teams across finance, payments, insurance, and database optimization to accelerate AI adoption while preserving privacy.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Dono provides an AI-powered platform for property records intelligence, extracting and indexing property data from complex documents with human verification. The platform serves title companies, underwriters, and real estate professionals with end-to-end title production, report generation, and title plant management capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
Enlaye develops AI systems inspired by human cognition for the built environment, providing risk intelligence for real estate and construction sectors.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
Stamatios Liapis(Cofounder & CTO)Philippe
FindAnomaly builds AI software that helps healthcare providers predict insurance claim denials in real time. The platform serves hospitals and medical practices by deciphering payer logic to reduce denied claims and improve payment transparency.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Focal is an AI-powered video creation platform that automates scriptwriting, video production, voiceovers, and editing for creators, marketers, and educators. The tool enables users to generate high-quality videos from text descriptions without traditional editing expertise.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
AI-driven end-to-end material management platform for construction supply chains streamlining logistics and reducing waste.
Lamina Labs operates Simi, a tool that converts presentations, documents, and text prompts into whiteboard explainer videos using AI.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sudip Rokaya(Founder)inKartikesh Mishra(Cofounder and CTO)in
Liquid.ai develops foundation models optimized to run on edge devices such as phones, laptops, and cars, prioritizing low latency and privacy constraints. The company provides tools and a platform for developers to fine-tune and deploy AI models at scale across various industries including automotive, financial services, and defense.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
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
Own Up is a mortgage advisory platform that uses technology to help homebuyers evaluate lenders, understand affordability, and compare loan offers. The company serves consumers seeking mortgages or refinancing options with transparent, objective guidance aligned with their interests rather than the lender's.
FintechPropTechBoston, US
Patrick Boyaggi(Co-founder & CEO)Mike Tassone(Co-founder & COO)Brent Shields(Co-founder & CTO)
Piris Labs develops photonic networking hardware to reduce idle time on AI computing chips and improve the efficiency of AI infrastructure deployments.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ali Khalatpour(Founder & CEO)inKeyvan Moghadam(Founder & President)in
Presto operates a voice AI platform for the hospitality industry, helping restaurants and food service businesses manage operations through conversational AI technology.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Krishna(Founding Investor & Chairman)Kat(Chief Operating Officer)KareemLillian(Chief Financial Officer)
Presto provides electric vehicle charging solutions designed for fleets, mobility providers, and businesses, focusing on creating efficient charging experiences and utilization optimization for charging partners.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Link Ventures invest at?
- Link Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Link Ventures focus on?
- Link Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech.
- Where is Link Ventures located?
- Link Ventures is headquartered in Cambridge, US.
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