Lombardstreet Ventures
Venture capitalWoodside · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Lombardstreet Ventures believes in the transformative power of early-stage companies and commits to working closely with founders from inception through critical growth phases. The firm prioritizes pre-seed companies showing early market traction in software infrastructure, developer tools, and AI, with a philosophy centered on hands-on partnership rather than transactional investing. The firm values lean, founder-led teams and exceptional vision alignment over rigid sector constraints.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 95 of 108 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×46Enterprise Software ×37SaaS ×30Developer Tools ×24Advanced Manufacturing ×15Data & Infrastructure ×15Healthtech ×12Deep Tech ×11
HQs:United States×71United Kingdom×3France×1
Investments · 108 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12017 · 12016 · 17 dated
BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that uses molecular counting technology to develop non-invasive prenatal screening and liquid biopsy tests for early disease detection.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Oguzhan Atay, PhD(Co-Founder, CEO, and Board Chair)David Tsao, PhD(Co-Founder, CTO, and Board Member)Oguzhan Atay(Founder)inDavid Tsao(Founder/CTO)inSukrit Silas(Cofounder)
1Flow is an in-product survey and messaging platform that lets SaaS and mobile app teams run AI-generated surveys, collect NPS and user feedback in-app, and segment and target users based on events and attributes.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
AirCaps manufactures lightweight smart glasses that display real-time captions, translate conversations across 60+ languages, and provide AI-powered meeting intelligence for users.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthHardwareSan Francisco, US
Madhav Lavakare(Founder)inNirbhay Narang(Founder)in
Albedo develops a flight-proven platform for Very Low Earth Orbit operations, providing satellite-based insights and connectivity services for national security and critical infrastructure systems.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechDenver, US
Topher Haddad(Founder)inAyJay Lasater(Founder)inWinston Tri(Executive Officer, Promoter)Dylan Betts(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)Raj Shah(Director)
Archil provides a file system that virtualizes cloud storage buckets to offer local disk-like access with higher performance, allowing AI applications and analytics workloads to query large datasets without transferring data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Hunter Leath(Founder)in
Argument builds zero-knowledge cryptography, formal verification, and distributed consensus systems for private and decentralized software.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
John Burnham(Founder)inGabriel Barreto(Founder)inSamuel Burnham(Founder)in
atopile provides a code-based programming language for designing electronic circuit boards, allowing engineers to automate and reuse designs instead of relying on graphical design interfaces.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Narayan Powderly(Founder)in
Awtomic provides a subscription and membership platform for direct-to-consumer brands to build deeper customer relationships and recurring revenue.
Creator EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeattle, US
Emily Yuhas(Founder)inBrianAdrian
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
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
Beyond Aero develops electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, designed to achieve range exceeding 800 nautical miles for aviation markets.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechToulouse, FR
Hugo Tarlé(Founder)in
Bindwell develops pesticides using artificial intelligence and machine learning to address crop loss and pest resistance.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningSan Francisco, US
Tyler Rose(Founder)inNavvye Anand(Founder)in
A logistics solution provider serving small to large drayage providers, freight forwarders, and BCOs to reduce costs in import operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US
Alexandra Griffon(Founder)inLaura Theveniau(Founder)in
Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US
Blake Scholl(Founder/CEO)in
Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Henrique Dubugras(Founder/CEO)inPedro Franceschi(Founder)in
Browser Use provides AI-powered browser automation infrastructure with anti-detection capabilities, CAPTCHA solving, and custom LLMs designed for web-based agent tasks at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Magnus Müller(Founder)inGregor Zunic(Founder)in
Buy Me a Coffee provides a payment and membership platform for creators to earn direct income from fans and offer exclusive content.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomyFintechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLondon, GB
Jijo Sunny(Founder/CEO)inJoseph Sunny(Founder)inAleesha John(Founder)in
Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
David Ko(CEO)
CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.
FintechSaaSAtlanta, US
Sheena Allen(Founder)in
CloudThread helps engineering teams optimize and manage cloud computing costs as a core operational metric.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ilia Semenov(Founder)inRoi Ravhon(CEO, Co-founder)in
Codebuff is an AI coding agent that generates code by analyzing codebase structure, dependencies, and patterns.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
Combinely develops AI automation software for accounting firms to reduce manual work and enable accountants to focus on high-value activities like strategic guidance and client relationships.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Tom Invernizzi(Founder)inArthur Granacher(Founder)in
Coval builds developer tools for automated simulation and evaluation of agents, targeting developers who work with AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Brooke Hopkins(Founder)in
CreativeMode is an AI-powered platform that enables players to create Minecraft mods without coding knowledge by describing their ideas.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US
Wilson Spearman(Founder & CEO)inColeman Smith(Founder)inJeffrey Tsaw(Founder)in
CTGT develops a governance layer for AI systems that enables direct intervention at the neural network representation level to ensure reliable, policy-aligned AI behavior for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Cyril Gorlla(Founder)inTrevor Tuttle(Founder)in
Current Foods produces plant-based and biotech-derived seafood products, including raw tuna and smoked salmon alternatives, designed to compete on flavor, nutritional profile, cost, and supply reliability.
Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Jacek Prus(Founder)in
Drillbit provides an AI-powered customer acquisition and job booking system for trade businesses and franchise networks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US
Alexander Seutin(Founder)in
Earth AI uses AI to locate critical mineral deposits by analyzing geological data, supporting the supply chain for hardware and emerging technologies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Roman Teslyuk(Founder)in
BoardIan Rountree(Director)Mikhail Taver(Director)Jamie Lee(Director)Isabella Sykes(Director)Arnoud Balhuizen(Director)
Elemeno Health operates a platform providing digital health solutions for nursing and patient care.
Digital HealthEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arup Roy-Burman(Founder/CEO)inTed Ridgway(Director)
Ember Robotics provides monitoring and diagnostics software for robots and IoT devices, enabling hardware teams to detect issues early and minimize system failures during development and deployment.
Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Shivani Mouleeswaran(Founder)inRitika Shrivastava(Founder)in
Enhanced Radar develops aviation-grade AI training datasets for pilot-controller communications, with end-to-end quality control from data collection through labeling.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Eric Button(Founder)inKristian Gaylord(Founder)in
Exa is an AI-powered search API that retrieves high-quality information from the web in real-time, designed for AI agents, developers, and applications that require precise natural-language search capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
William Bryk(co-founder/CEO)inJeffrey Wang(Founder)inWalden Yan(Co-Founder)
Floot is a no-code AI app builder that enables users without coding knowledge to create fully functional mobile and web applications by describing their requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Yujian Yao(Founder)inEdward Look(Founder)in
Flowly provides a virtual clinic platform using VR and guided sessions to help employees manage nonstructural pain and related conditions including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Celine Tien(Founder)inNarae Kim(Founder)inJulien Soros(Founder)in
FlutterFlow is a visual app development platform that enables designers, developers, and entrepreneurs to build mobile applications using a drag-and-drop interface.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Abel Mengistu(Founder)inAlex Greaves(Founder)in
Dimension is a fully digital, on-demand waste management platform serving businesses and the public sector nationwide, handling pickup and recycling of waste streams such as cardboard, food, medical, and hazardous waste as well as dumpster rentals.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechLogistics & Supply Chain
Good Eggs is an online grocery marketplace that curates and delivers fresh, locally-sourced food products with strict standards for quality, flavor, transparency, and ethical sourcing.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Alon Salant(Executive Officer, Director)Bentley Hall(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Pucker(Director)Rob Spiro(Cofounder)
BoardDanny Rimer(Director)
Govly is a platform that helps companies discover, track, and manage government contracting opportunities across federal, state, and local agencies.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Weiland(Founder)inNick Weiland(Founder)inJon Wright(Founder)inNick Sinai(Director)Oliver Taylor(Executive Officer, Director)
Guide Labs is a product-focused research company developing interpretable AI systems that humans and domain experts can understand, steer, and debug.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Julius Adebayo(Founder)inFulton Wang(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechDenver, US
Eric Maciolek(Founder)inJason Sylvestre(Founder)inMax Liben(Executive Officer)
BoardNathan Doctor(Director)
Heimdal manufactures direct air capture equipment that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it permanently, operating facilities in the United States including the nation's largest low-cost capture plant.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDenver, US
Marcus Lima(Founder & CEO)inErik Millar(Founder)in
Hitch is a long-distance rideshare app that matches riders with drivers for car travel between cities, offering ride options including standby, shared, private, XL, and pet-friendly trips.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
IronGrid provides foundation model-based software for industrial teams to assess risk and quality, with a focus on battery and energy storage systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Fern Morrison(Founder)inGabriele Pozzato(Founder)in
K-Scale Labs develops humanoid robots with open-source designs that can locomote, communicate, and perform object manipulation tasks.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Bolte(Founder)inMatthew Freed(Founder)
Kong builds an API and AI connectivity platform that manages the complete lifecycle of APIs across any cloud environment.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Augusto Marietti(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)Marco Palladino(Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder)Chirag Shah(Executive Officer)
BoardDevdutt Yellurkar(Director)Mike Volpi(Director)Martin Casado(Director)
LineLeap operates a mobile app that allows nightlife customers to skip venue lines, purchase cover charges, buy event tickets, and order drinks at bars and clubs.
ConsumerFoodTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesNew York City, US
Nicholas Becker(Founder)inMax Schauff(Founder)inPatrick Skelly(Founder)in
Exits · 4
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBillion To OneNASDAQ: BLLNBear Flag Roboticsacq. by John DeereBrexacq. by Capital OneHossacq. by Niantic
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKong · beincrypto.com · Jul 19, 2026
Boom · bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 17, 2026
Calm · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Notion · finsmes.com · Jul 16, 2026
Coval · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Xplore · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 15, 2026
Silimate · semiengineering.com · Jul 15, 2026
Brex · forbes.com · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lombardstreet Ventures invest at?
- Lombardstreet Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Lombardstreet Ventures's typical check size?
- Lombardstreet Ventures typically writes checks of $500K.
- What sectors does Lombardstreet Ventures focus on?
- Lombardstreet Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Lombardstreet Ventures located?
- Lombardstreet Ventures is headquartered in Woodside, US.
- Does Lombardstreet Ventures lead rounds?
- Lombardstreet Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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