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Montlake Ventures

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Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Montlake operates as a fully managed, AI-native syndicate that surfaces high-signal investment opportunities for its inner circle of co-investors. It sources deals through an AI-driven pipeline and founder network, structures single-purpose SPVs to pool capital, and deploys quickly. The firm favors conviction over consensus and aims to move fast, backing founders building category-defining companies with strategic partnership rather than capital alone. It writes $50k-$100k checks into early-stage startups, emphasizing speed and minimal bureaucracy.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$50K – $100K
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
1

Team · 1 people

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Brandon Jakobson· Founding Partnerin

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Defense Tech ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Seeing Systemsseeing-systems.comin𝕏Seed

Seeing Systems develops intelligent unmanned systems and autonomous drone platforms for advanced defense applications, combining AI and robotics expertise to deliver cost-effective solutions for training and contested military operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsLondon, GB

Matthew Le Maitre(CTO)inAlexander Le Maitre(CEO)inMark K(CoS)

Co-investorsEight CapitalPioneerSeven Capital VenturesY CombinatorAnyma CapitalBlast.Club+8 more

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Montlake Ventures invest at?
Montlake Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Montlake Ventures's typical check size?
Montlake Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $100K.
What sectors does Montlake Ventures focus on?
Montlake Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning.

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