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Meliorate
Venture capitalMercer Island · Pre-Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Meliorate invests in founders at the founder-to-pre-seed stage who are reimagining core aspects of daily life. The firm targets startups transforming how people move, what they wear, where they live, what they eat, how goods are produced, and how waste is managed, with an emphasis on building a more sustainable future. Meliorate positions itself as a highly founder-focused, well-connected early-stage partner that supports entrepreneurs beyond capital, acting as an engaged and passionate collaborator committed to helping great founders achieve their missions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×2Cleantech ×2Enterprise Software ×2New Materials ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlgenesis Labs develops plant-based, biodegradable polyurethanes and polymers designed to replace petroleum-based materials while retaining durability.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
Dr. Stephen Mayfield(Founder)Dr. Robert Pomeroy(Co-founder)Dr. Michael Burkart(Co-founder)Nicholas Sandland(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Morgan(Executive Officer, Promoter)Thomas Cooke(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsCirculate CapitalE8 AngelsFamily Angel Management FundFirst Bight VenturesSwan Venture Fund
Datamode is a diagnostic platform that integrates with data pipeline tools to help engineers identify and troubleshoot issues in a centralized interface.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSeattle, US
Andrew Kim(Founder)inVaughn Koch(CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCurious EndeavorsLiquid VenturesSequoia CapitalTribe CapitalVentureSouq
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Vivian Wang(Founder)inAlex Lofton(Founder)inJonathan Asmis(Founder)inNaveen Jain(Investor)inJacqueline Xu
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFamily Angel Management FundGood FriendsJavelin Venture PartnersMana VenturesPioneer+13 more
Simplify manufactures fabric and soft goods using proprietary bio-based materials and additive manufacturing techniques that eliminate traditional spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Maria Intscher-Owrang(Founder & CEO)inPhilip Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesCollateral GoodHelmHG VenturesJetstreamJuniper+6 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Meliorate made?
- Meliorate has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Meliorate invest at?
- Meliorate invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What sectors does Meliorate focus on?
- Meliorate focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Consumer, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
- Where is Meliorate located?
- Meliorate is headquartered in Mercer Island, US.
- Who does Meliorate co-invest with?
- Meliorate most often shares deals with At One Ventures, First Bight Ventures, Helm, among 17 tracked co-investors.
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