Massive
Venture capitalActively deployingBoulder · Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
Also known as MASSIVE CX · Massive DS · Massive Hosta · Massive Mati · Massive Path · Massive RH · Massive TCB · Massive Upsie · Massive VMP
Investment thesis
Massive invests in transformational companies operating in what it calls inevitable markets, entering at early-scale inflection points from Seed+ to Series B with checks of $1M to $3M depending on stage and round. Its strategy centers on four themes: development and expansion beyond Earth's atmosphere (space); hyperscale data infrastructure driven by AI-native and quantum system growth; energy transformation shaped by climate demands and AI power needs; and security addressing digital, physical, AI, and quantum threats to national security and enterprise stability.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 21 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×7SaaS ×6Fintech ×5Hardware ×5Space Tech ×4Cleantech ×3Climate Tech ×3
HQs:United States×13United Kingdom×2
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmpaire develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, with the AmpDrive technology deployed across multiple aircraft types to reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and noise emissions.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Kevin Noertker(Executive Officer, Director)Cory Combs(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Bilton(Executive Officer, Director)
ShipArty builds IoT-enabled temperature-controlled containers and software platform to reduce cold chain spoilage for medicines, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive products.
HealthtechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMedical DevicesFremont, US
Hannah Sieber(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Sandor Langer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Luisa Sucre(Director)Duncan Turner(Director)
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)
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
Cygnetise is a digital application for managing authorised signatories and bank mandates, replacing manual processes with real-time visibility, auditability, and control.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSLondon, GB
Steve Pomfret(Founder and CEO)Alex Walton(COO)David Dawson(CTO)Keith Hale(Director and Advisor)Mark Hunt(Advisor)
Hosta A.I. provides an AI-powered property assessment platform that uses spatial and material analytics to automate building assessments from photographs.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechPropTechCambridge, US
BoardDennis Shelden(Former CTO and Co-Founder Gehry Technologies)
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Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardware
Hannan Happi(Founder & CEO)
Gridwise provides a platform for gig workers across delivery, rideshare, and courier services to track earnings, understand performance, and access market intelligence across multiple apps.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkSaaSPittsburgh, US
Paul Arnold(Director)Matthew Harbaugh(Director)Brian Finamore(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRyan Green(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Hive provides AI-powered solutions that help sports teams and leagues monetize sponsorship assets through content analysis and automated processes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Knit is an AI-driven research agency that delivers consumer insights and research methodology through a researcher-led approach, enabling insights teams to conduct studies in a week or less rather than months.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSuffolk, US
Aneesh Dhawan(Co-Founder & CEO)
Golden, US
Andrew Gemer(Executive Officer)Daniel Kleinmann(Director)Forrest Meyen(Executive Officer)Julian Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Justin Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Mast combines forest restoration with biomass burial to remove carbon and restore wildfire-affected landscapes.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US
Ocient builds petabyte-scale agentic AI solutions through its OcientAIQ platform for enterprises managing massive datasets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
George Kondiles(Executive Officer)S. Christopher Gladwin(Executive Officer, Director)Kumar Abhijeet(Executive Officer)William McCarthy(Executive Officer)Joseph Jablonski(Executive Officer)
BoardJames Dugan(Director)
Operant AI provides a runtime defense platform that protects cloud and AI applications across infrastructure and APIs through continuous discovery, detection, and defense capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Vrajesh(Co-Founder and CEO)inPriyanka(Co-Founder and CTO)inAshley(Co-founder and COO)in
Orbit Fab builds the in-space propellant supply chain, offering commercial spacecraft refueling services and standardized refueling interfaces to enable reusable spacecraft and a sustainable space economy.
HardwareSpace TechSanta Clara, US
Daniel Faber(Co-Founder)Peter Shaper(CEO)Jeremy Schiel(Executive Officer, Director)Chingti Yang(Executive Officer)
PATH makes refillable aluminum water bottles designed to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Circular EconomyConsumer
Venus develops rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and air-breathing ramjet systems for space, defense, and high-speed flight applications.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechTexas, US
Vescent develops photonics and quantum hardware, including frequency combs, lasers, controllers, and optical atomic clocks, along with laser stabilization and cold atom science solutions.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Scott Davis(Co-Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Massive invest at?
- Massive invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Massive's typical check size?
- Massive typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What sectors does Massive focus on?
- Massive focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is Massive located?
- Massive is headquartered in Boulder, US.
- Does Massive lead rounds?
- Massive typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamIgnite VC: Playing the Long Game in Venture Capital with Ari Newman of Massive VC | Ep196
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, VC, and Society · Ari Newman
The Red Chair | Episode #4: Ari Newman of Massive VC, Season 1
Indico Capital Partners · Ari Newman
Fundraising: How Much should You Ask? Ari Newman | Co-Founder & Managing Director at Massive VC
The Silicon Valley Podcast · Ari Newman
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