Liquid Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 12 people tracked
Also known as LIQUID 2 VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
Liquid 2 backs exceptional founders to build lasting companies through experience, community, and capital. The firm operates two funds: an early-stage fund investing at the pre-seed and seed stages, and a growth-stage fund starting at Series B. As generalists with diversified expertise, they invest across all technology sectors. Portfolio founders gain access to a broad network of insiders and a team of proven operators offering guidance across the company's entire lifetime. The firm highlights a track record that includes 30+ unicorns and over $100B in combined enterprise value.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 17 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4Deep Tech ×4Developer Tools ×2Fintech ×2Future of Work ×2
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 17 tracked
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GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that enables teams and AI agents to collaborate on the full software development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, with integrated security and compliance capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sid Sijbrandij(Founder/CEO)inDmytro Zaporozhets(Founder/CTO)inPaul Machle(Executive Officer)Dmitriy Zaporozhets(Cofounder)
BoardBruce Armstrong(Director)
8Flow builds an enterprise workflow platform that gives business leaders a real-time view of their operations along with contextual information to support decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Mateo, US
Boaz Hecht(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Frisco, US
James Alexander Boyd(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua James Wilson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMorgan Hitzig(Director)
Applied Intuition develops physical AI software for autonomous and intelligent machines, including vehicles, robots, ships, and satellites across industries like automotive, defense, logistics, and manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Qasar Younis(Co-founder and CEO)Peter Ludwig(Co-founder and CTO)
Astranis manufactures small, high-powered geosynchronous satellites equipped with advanced digital processing technology for global telecommunications and connectivity services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
John Gedmark(Founder/CEO)inRyan McLinko(Founder/CTO)in
Athelas develops software tools for private practice healthcare providers to reduce administrative burden, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient scheduling and navigation capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Deepika Bodapati(Founder)inTanay Tandon(Founder)in
BoardHemant Taneja(Director)
Bear Flag Robotics developed autonomous technology for farming before being acquired by John Deere in 2021.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechRoboticsNew York City, US
Igino Cafiero(Founder/CEO)inAubrey Donnellan(Founder)in
Jasper provides an AI-powered platform for marketers and creators to generate and refine content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSAustin, US
Chris Hull(Founder/Vice President of Customer Success)inJP Morgan(Founder/CTO)inDave Rogenmoser(Founder)inJohn Philip Morgan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Shane Orlick(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Horing(Director)
Mercury provides a banking platform for entrepreneurs and startups that integrates checking, savings, credit, debit cards, payments, invoicing, bill pay, and cash flow management in a single interface.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSector Agnostic
Immad Akhund(Founder & CEO)in
Solugen develops a biomanufacturing platform using fermentation and bioprocessing technology to produce specialty chemicals at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechHealthtechHouston, US
Sean Hunt(Founder/CTO)inGaurab Chakrabarti(Founder)in
BoardSeth Bannon(Director)
Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)inKelly Hennig(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)Phil Harris(Director)Morgan Beller(Director)
Vetcove provides a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSMiami, US
Alex Kates(Founder/CEO)inMitchell Kates(Founder/Tech)in
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGitLabNASDAQ: GTLBBear Flag Roboticsacq. by John Deere
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMercury · marketbeat.com · Jul 18, 2026
Jasper.ai · benzinga.com · Jul 17, 2026
GitLab · kavout.com · Jul 17, 2026
Rippling · entrackr.com · Jul 16, 2026
Astranis · thenextweb.com · Jul 16, 2026
Stoke Space · techcrunch.com · Jul 8, 2026
Athelas · tipranks.com · Jun 9, 2026
Applied Intuition · tsginvest.com · Apr 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Liquid Ventures invest at?
- Liquid Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Liquid Ventures's typical check size?
- Liquid Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
- What sectors does Liquid Ventures focus on?
- Liquid Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Liquid Ventures located?
- Liquid Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Liquid Ventures lead rounds?
- Liquid Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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