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Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Ora Global invests in founders solving critical, fundamental challenges using technology, focusing on areas such as critical infrastructure, AI, supply chains, defence, cybersecurity and intelligence. Emerging from its team's experience at Exor Ventures, the firm emphasizes hands-on operational support, deep connectivity and a willingness to take calculated risks that less experienced investors avoid. It seeks ambitious, daring founders aiming for decisive impact in their categories and prioritizes technologies that foster secure, stable and sustainable growth amid increasing global uncertainty.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 7 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Cloud Computing ×3Deep Tech ×3Biotech ×2Circular Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Defense Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×3France×2Italy×1Japan×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 45 dated
UK defence startup building low-cost interceptor missiles and solid rocket motors to counter drones and missiles.
Steven Barrett(Founder)inJunaid Hussain(Founder)inChris Sylvan(Founder)
Co-investors7percent VenturesAccelEntropy Industrial CapitalExpeditionsLux CapitalSpark Capital+6 more
Crusoe builds energy-first AI infrastructure, using innovative and renewable energy sources to power hyperscale AI factories and a cloud platform for AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyDenver, US
Cully Cavness(Co-founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer)inChase Lochmiller(Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors)inCharles Cavness(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew DeNezza(Executive Officer)inJamey Seely(Executive Officer)inMichael Gordon(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAdvaita CapitalAir Street CapitalAkkaAlkeon Innovation+69 more
Lever Bio develops immunotherapy drug candidates in immuno-oncology, partnering with top researchers and academic institutions to translate discoveries into cancer immunotherapies.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Pietro Puglisi(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsClaris VenturesExor VenturesItalian Angels for GrowthClub degli Investitori
Mistral builds and open-sources frontier AI models, developer tools, and applications for organizations in finance, manufacturing, defense, energy, and the public sector to solve complex problems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR
Arthur Mensch(Co-founder and CEO)inGuillaume Lample(Co-founder and Chief Science Officer)inTimothee Lacroix(Co-founder and CTO)inTimothée Lacroix(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investors83NorthAndreessen HorowitzBalderton CapitalCisco InvestmentsConvictionElad Gil+44 more
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Neurotechnology company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces for people with paralysis and vision loss.
BiotechFremont, US
ELON MUSK(Executive Officer)in
BoardJared Birchall(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAdvaita CapitalAliya Capital PartnersAurum Venture PartnersBeyond CapitalCraft VenturesDreamers VC+31 more
Physical Intelligence develops generalist AI models for robotics that can control any robot to perform various tasks through learning algorithms and multi-robot training.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Sergey Levine(Founder)Adnan Esmail(Founder)inBrian Ichter(Founder)inKarol Hausman(Founder)inLachy Groom(Founder)inQuan Vuong(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapitalGKhosla VenturesLux CapitalRedpoint VenturesSequoia CapitalThrive Capital+30 more
Sakana AI develops frontier AI research and products, including large language models, multi-agent orchestration systems, and AI solutions tailored for Japanese enterprises and public sector organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechTokyo, JP
David Ha(Co-Founder & CEO)inRen Ito(Co-Founder & Chairman)inLlion Jones(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesGlobal BrainIn-Q-Tel500 GlobalFujitsu VenturesGeodesic Capital+17 more
Upway, founded in 2021, sells refurbished electric bikes that are inspected and repaired by its in-house mechanics, sold at reduced prices with a 12-month warranty and home delivery.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationParis, FR
Toussaint Wattinne(Founder)inStéphane Ficaja(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathay InnovationFuture Positive CapitalKorelya CapitalNordstarOriginsSequoia Capital+8 more
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Crusoe · techcrunch.com · Sep 17, 2026
Mistral AI · mistral.ai · Sep 8, 2026
Sakana AI · techcrunch.com · Nov 17, 2025
Neuralink-LogoArtboard-1 · neuralink.com · Jun 2, 2025
Lever Bio · finsmes.com · May 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ora Global made?
- Ora Global has 10 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does Ora Global focus on?
- Ora Global focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is Ora Global located?
- Ora Global is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Ora Global co-invest with?
- Ora Global most often shares deals with Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Index Ventures, among 74 tracked co-investors.
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