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Machine Ventures, LLC

Venture studio

Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Machine Ventures operates as a venture studio under the vision of transforming ideas into companies. It identifies solutions grounded in core human experiences, then translates those ideas into execution by rapidly building and iterating on product versions. The firm assembles talent to develop ventures internally, experiment, and refine its offerings. Its focus is on growing the companies it builds, seeking new solutions that disrupt existing markets and industries.

Invests inAdvanced ManufacturingSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
2

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Shahab Shabibi· Co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder and CEO of Machine Ventures, an internet entrepreneur who has been part of the founding team of seven companies and launched 15+ internet businesses, including work on Iran's Tarafdari.com and Rocket Internet's Tripda in the Philippines. A Forbes Under 30 and Tatler Gen.T awardee with a business administration degree from Mapúa University.

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 2 tracked

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Rimba provides an AI-powered platform for operations, supply chain, and compliance teams in energy and industrial companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Machine Ventures, LLC invest at?
Machine Ventures, LLC invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Machine Ventures, LLC focus on?
Machine Ventures, LLC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Sector Agnostic.

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