Nazare Ventures
Venture capitalGrand Cayman · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Nazaré invests early in the companies defining the current platform shift in computing, focusing on the AI-native stack built from the ground up. Its focus areas span the raw substrate layer (GPU markets, provable inference, neoclouds, and training) where it believes the next hyperscalers will emerge; the middleware layer (memory, identity, tool-use, and verification) that turns large language models into autonomous workers; and open, decentralized AI (sovereign AI, open weights, and permissionless innovation) as an alternative to walled-garden AI. The firm emphasizes backing founders early, before the application layer becomes obvious.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×13Deep Tech ×7Data & Infrastructure ×4Developer Tools ×4Cloud Computing ×3Crypto & Web3 ×3Cybersecurity ×2Enterprise Software ×2
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAion builds and deploys machine learning models, agents, and engineering teams that help organizations move from experimentation to production.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Jayden Watson(Founder)in
Co-investorsProtagonistStreamlined Ventures
A compute marketplace platform that enables buyers and providers to discover listings, negotiate terms, and complete compute transactions through open-source infrastructure with no platform fees.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Co-investorsARKN venturesCrucible Capital
Cultured Computer is a research lab studying how to give AI a continuous sense of context and consistent persona so that interactions feel human and stay coherent.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
FairMath develops fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) cryptographic infrastructure that allows computation on encrypted data, enabling private AI model training and inference as well as confidential blockchain transactions and smart contracts.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Cybersecurity
Co-investorsPolymorphic Capitalgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)
Gila Labs manufactures a stereo head-mounted camera system with integrated IMU for collecting synchronized egocentric video and motion data at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Hellas is a network for decentralized, serverless AI compute secured by an L1 blockchain and powered by catgrad, its own deep learning compiler that uses category theory to compile AI models into efficient code without frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep Tech
Jani Monoses
Co-investorsMaven 11
II builds II-Agent, an open-source, self-sovereign universal AI system.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Emad Mostaque(Founder)
Co-investorsBorderless VentureGenerative VenturesLemniscap
LayerLens provides evaluation and benchmarking tools for AI models, offering verified performance data across public and private benchmarks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Archie Chaudhury(Founder)in
Co-investorsGenerative VenturesWeb3com VenturesWhite Star Capital
A company developing an infrastructure layer for enterprise AI, with a product expected in Summer 2026.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Prime Intellect provides an integrated platform for training, deploying, and continuously improving custom AI models, combining compute resources, reinforcement learning tools, evaluations, and inference services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Vincent Weisser(Executive Officer, Director)inJohannes Hagemann(Director)in
BoardDavid Katz(Director)in
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalCoinFundCollab+CurrencyCompoundDell Technologies CapitalMenlo Ventures+5 more
Provably builds verifiable data and runtime verification infrastructure, using cryptographic methods to anchor integrity across the AI agent lifecycle, including tool use, handoffs, cross-agent protocols, learning, and governance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Vast.ai provides on-demand access to GPUs and specialized compute hardware for running AI models and intensive computing workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Jake Cannell(CEO & Co-founder)Christian Horne(Co-founder)Travis Cannell(COO)
Xoul is a platform for creating and chatting with AI characters, immersive scenarios, and original worlds.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator Economy
Co-investorsChapter OneLink Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Provably · techedgeai.com · Aug 17, 2026
Prime Intellect · finanzwire.com · Aug 4, 2026
Aion · marketsmojo.com · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nazare Ventures made?
- Nazare Ventures has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nazare Ventures invest at?
- Nazare Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Nazare Ventures focus on?
- Nazare Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools.
- Where is Nazare Ventures located?
- Nazare Ventures is headquartered in Grand Cayman.
- Who does Nazare Ventures co-invest with?
- Nazare Ventures most often shares deals with Generative Ventures, Compound, Dell Technologies Capital, among 22 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAge of AI Boom: Opportunities for Web3 | Steven Waterhouse, Founder of Nazare Ventures
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