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Presence Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series B · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Presence Capital invests in early-stage companies leveraging augmented reality and virtual reality technologies. The firm believes AR and VR will fundamentally transform how people communicate, work, and play, and it seeks talented, passionate entrepreneurs bringing exceptional new experiences to market. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes supporting founders building in these emerging immersive technology areas.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 30 of 51 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Gaming ×9Enterprise Software ×8Consumer ×7Developer Tools ×5Hardware ×5Healthtech ×4Media & Entertainment ×4
HQs:United States×22Finland×2Sweden×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×93 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
University of Helsinki ×3Stanford University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×7Business & Management ×4Engineering ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 19 founders with career history
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Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12020 · 32019 · 22018 · 12017 · 92016 · 22015 · 321 dated
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder; CEO until 2023)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder; President until 2023)inDavid Risher(Chief Executive Officer)inErin Brewer(Chief Financial Officer)Lindsay Llewellyn(Chief Legal and Business Officer and Corporate Secretary)
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAutotech VenturesBling Capital+48 more
Proprio develops Paradigm, an implant-agnostic surgical platform that provides intraoperative guidance and structured surgical data without requiring 3D imaging or mobile CT.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
Gabriel Jones(Co-founder & CEO)inSamuel Browd(Co-founder)inJoshua Smith(Co-founder)inJames Youngquist(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersCota CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Bird B. AGHTCBOLD Longevity+4 more
New York City, US
Andrew H. Silverstein(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalTechstarsFoundryHorizons VenturesKiwi Venture PartnersTwo Sigma Ventures
AppliedVR develops immersive therapeutic software using technology to deliver drug-free clinical treatments for patients.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesLos Angeles, US
Matthew Stoudt(Co-Founder and CEO)inJosh Sackman(Co-Founder and President)in
BoardDavid Sackman(Chairman)
Co-investorsEntrada VenturesF-Prime CapitalJAZZ Venture PartnersMagnetic VenturesTechstarsGSR Ventures+1 more
Baobab Studios creates animated stories and interactive experiences across multiple formats including premium film and TV series, games, and graphic novels.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentRedwood City, US
Maureen Fan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast Venturesgumi IncSand Hill AngelsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Emerson Collective Investing+3 more
BeyondView provides photorealistic 3D visualization and virtual tour technology for commercial real estate brokers to market properties more efficiently.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMarketing TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsPathbreaker Ventures
Bigscreen is a VR company behind a social viewing/desktop app and the Bigscreen Beyond PC VR headsets.
Darshan Shankar(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzColopl NextLudlow VenturesTrue Ventures
Bitmark was a public blockchain founded in 2014 for registering and managing digital property rights and assets such as health data, music rights, and digital art.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsCherubic VenturesDigital Currency Group
Los Angeles, US
Lukas Platinsky(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Ondruska(Executive Officer, Director)inPancik Andrej(Executive Officer, Director)Bryan Daniel Baum(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)AccelHorizons VenturesSV Angel
Drifter is a game studio that develops action games for VR and PC, including co-op shooters, survival horror, and roguelite titles such as Superior: Vengeance, Lies Beneath, Robo Recall, and Gunheart.
Gaming
Co-investorsgumi Inc
Escher Reality provides an API platform that handles backend infrastructure and services for augmented reality applications.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorFounders FundHydraLiquid VenturesUncork CapitalWebb Investment Network
Develops software to treat adolescent mental health.
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersStorm Ventures
Experiment 7 is a virtual reality games studio that develops tactical strategy games, including tabletop and board game adaptations, for VR players.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Geoffrey Zatkin(Co-founder)inDemetri Detsaridis(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsColopl Next
Floreo builds a library of immersive VR lessons designed to help develop social and behavioral regulation skills.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechWashington, US
Vijay Ravindran(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAIFCity LightColopl NextLifeforce CapitalWakeUp Capital
Fluidity was a cryptocurrency platform offering fluid assets (fUSDC, fUSDT, fFRAX) on Arbitrum that distributed rewards to users.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Shahmeer C.(Founder)in
Co-investorsCircle VenturesLemniscapMulticoin Capital
Harmonix Music Systems develops music and rhythm-based video games, with titles including Rock Band, Dance Central, Fuser, Guitar Hero, DropMix, and Audica.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentBoston, US
Alex Rigopulos(Executive Officer, Director)Eran Egozy(Director)Michael Verrette(Executive Officer)Steve Janiak(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Sung(Executive Officer)Walter Somol(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsSpark Capital
Immersal develops augmented reality technology that enables developers to integrate spatial mapping and visual positioning capabilities, allowing digital content to interact with the physical world.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsIoTHelsinki, FI
Mikko Karvonen(CPO, Co-Founder)inTeemu Berglund(CXO, Co-Founder)inPanu Liukkonen(CTO, Co-Founder)inFuxin Kiuru(Business Director, Asia & Europe)in
Co-investorsBright Pixel Capitalgumi IncSisu Game Ventures
Lightform develops design tools for projected augmented reality, combining computer vision and hardware to enable interactive visual experiences.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardware
Co-investorsComet LabsCrunchFundDolby Family VenturesGen CapitalTuesday CapitalAnorak Ventures+3 more
Lightning Terminal is a web-based dashboard and management platform for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators that simplifies node management and provides liquidity tools.
Crypto & Web3FintechPalo Alto, US
Elizabeth Stark(Founder)Olaoluwa Osuntokun(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCraft VenturesDigital Currency GroupHivemind Ventures, LlcSlow VenturesSommet AB+10 more
LoomAi builds real-time personalized 3D avatars from a single selfie for video calls, messaging and games; acquired by Roblox in 2020.
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesGFR FundSamsung Venture Investment Corporation
Marketo builds marketing automation software for lead management, email campaigns and account-based marketing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise Software
Phil Fernandez(CEO)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)fronttrail Equity Partners GmbHFuel VenturesGen Capital+16 more
Osso develops virtual reality training scenarios for nurses, nurse leaders and healthcare system administrators, offering self-guided learning, skill assessment, and collaborative training on one platform.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMillbrae, US
Justin Barad(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inHeather Gervais(CEO)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcKaiser Permanente VenturesOak HC/FTScrum VenturesSignalFireAnorak Ventures
Resolution Games is a game studio that develops virtual and mixed reality games across platforms from PC to XR, with titles including Demeo, Racket Club, Blaston, and Spatial Ops.
ConsumerGamingStockholm, SE
Carl-Arvid Ewerbring(Founder)inTommy Palm(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesBonnier CapitalColopl NextGV (Google Ventures)MizMaa Venturesnode.vc+7 more
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Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology.
ConsumerGamingHardware
Steve Zhao(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAEF Greater Bay Area FundAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesCraft VenturesDreamers VC+12 more
Scope AR develops augmented reality software and solutions for enterprise customers in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, medical device, semiconductor, and CPG industries to help workers visualize and solve complex tasks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Scott Montgomerie(Founder)inDavid Nedohin(Founder/President)in
Co-investorsEdmonton UnlimitedHemisphere Ventures LLCMESHNew Stack VenturesREMUS CapitalSignalFire+7 more
Simbe provides retail inventory and monitoring solutions combining computer vision, robotics, RFID, and fixed sensors for retail businesses.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Brad Bogolea(CEO)inMirza Akbar Shah(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRyan Gembala(Director)inSubodh Gupta(Director)inJay Douglas Knafel(Director)inDavid Pakman(Director)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesActivant CapitalAnorak VenturesComet LabsEastward Capital PartnersHemisphere Ventures LLC+11 more
Sixa provides a cloud-based computer accessed through a client application, allowing users to run software on remote infrastructure rather than local hardware.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsAVentures CapitalRanch VenturesRising TideTaver CapitalY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+7 more
SkyLights provides VR headsets and cinematic content to airlines and healthcare facilities, operating as a subscription service that bundles hardware, software, licensed entertainment, and operational support.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Laurence Fornari(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBragiel BrothersComcast VenturesZillionize
Sleuth helps development teams ship code faster by making knowledge accessible for AI and easy to use.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Dylan Etkin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Felicis VenturesMenlo VenturesAmplify PartnersBenchmarkBling Capital+14 more
Strivr provides an AI-powered quality assurance system delivered through smart glasses that lets its AI see what frontline workers see, detecting operational errors in real time and giving corrective, hands-free guidance.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGamingHardwareLivingston, US
Zachary Gray(Executive Officer, Director)Deborah Gray(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Angstreich(Director)Gordon Uehling III(Director)Andrew Gray(Director)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBMW i VenturesGreatPoint VenturesSignia Venture PartnersAccenture VenturesBank of America+3 more
Next-generation production studio producing original global entertainment properties at the convergence of film, TV, games, and VR.
Co-investorsColopl Nextgumi IncOutpost Capital
A VR platform for viewing, hosting, and socializing at music shows worldwide.
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalGFR FundKleiner PerkinsKPCB EdgeRothenberg VenturesRRE Ventures+1 more
Torch provides universal identity governance software that extends governance capabilities to all enterprise applications, including legacy systems, mainframes, and custom-built applications that fall outside traditional IAM tooling.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
GalRoni
Co-investorsSilicon Valley Data CapitalUpWest137 VenturesAnorak VenturesBluestein VenturesMaersk Growth+6 more
TRIPP provides immersive meditation and mindfulness experiences available through a mobile app and VR headset platform.
AgTechMental HealthWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Nanea Reeves(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Norman(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Keeland(Executive Officer)
BoardTim Chang(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesGrit Capital PartnersHartmann CapitalIter InvestmentsMayfield Fund+4 more
UploadVR is an online media outlet publishing news, reviews, and coverage of virtual reality and augmented reality products, games, and industry developments.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
William Mason(Director)Taylor Freeman(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Ochoa(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsColopl NextOutpost CapitalSparkland CapitalThe Venture Reality FundCRCM VenturesGeneral Catalyst+5 more
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Varjo develops extended reality (XR) simulation technology for military and defense training applications, with products designed to train personnel in operations such as counter-drone tactics.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHelsinki, FI
Urho Konttori(Founder)in
Co-investorsgumi IncLifeline VenturesNext47NordicNinjaSisu Game VenturesVillage Global+4 more
Streaming service for 360-degree virtual reality videos.
Co-investorsSparkland CapitalAmino CapitalColopl VR FundZhenFund
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Exits · 5
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Presence Capital made?
- Presence Capital has 51 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Presence Capital invest at?
- Presence Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Presence Capital's typical check size?
- Presence Capital typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What sectors does Presence Capital focus on?
- Presence Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Gaming, Hardware.
- Where is Presence Capital located?
- Presence Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Presence Capital lead rounds?
- Presence Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Presence Capital co-invest with?
- Presence Capital most often shares deals with Colopl Next, gumi Inc, Andreessen Horowitz, among 144 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 59
Anorak Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, backing pre-seed and seed companies building differentiated technology and helping them reach product-market fit and follow-on funding.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that helps entrepreneurs find and scale product-market fit, backed by a Product Council of 100+ product leaders.
Two Sigma Ventures has rebranded and is now known as Deviation Capital; the page directs visitors to the new website.
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Founder Collective is a seed and pre-seed stage venture capital firm that invests across sectors, describing itself as sector agnostic and anti-thematic.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.
DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.
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Spark CapitalSound VenturesGradient VenturesSlow VenturesFreestyle CapitalLux CapitalCaffeinated CapitalAmplify PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcShasta VenturesIVCTuesday CapitalDolby Family VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesRedpoint VenturesFoundation CapitalKrakenBalderton CapitalEniac VenturesQuiet CapitalGoat CapitalACME CapitalUpHonest CapitalCanvas VenturesResolute VenturesBowery CapitalSouth Park CommonsElectric CapitalDCM VenturesKindred VenturesGeneral PartnershipAntlerFootwork2xNGalaxy Digital Assets FundMucker CapitalVitalStage VenturescLabsBINARY CAPITALMiramar Venture PartnersHuman CapitalUprisingUnicorn India VenturesSpring CapitalSuper VenturesPalm Tree Crew Investments
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