Presence Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series B · 4 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 · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 26 of 42 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Gaming ×9Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×6Hardware ×5Healthtech ×4Media & Entertainment ×4SaaS ×4
HQs:United States×15Finland×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
Fake Graphics ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 42 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12017 · 42016 · 12015 · 28 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)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzAutotech VenturesBling Capital+43 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
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 VenturesTechstars
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 VenturesSand Hill AngelsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Emerson Collective Investinggumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)+2 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
Escher Reality provides an API platform that handles backend infrastructure and services for augmented reality applications.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorFounders FundUncork Capital
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 HealthEdTechHealthtech
Co-investorsCity LightColopl NextLifeforce 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-investorsLemniscapMulticoin 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 CapitalSisu 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 LabsCrunchFundTuesday CapitalAnorak VenturesDolby Family VenturesLevensohn Venture Partners+2 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 Fund
Adobe is a multinational software company that develops creative, design, and business productivity applications.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise Software
Phil Fernandez(CEO)
Co-investorsAsia GreenTech FundBattery VenturesCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)fronttrail Equity Partners GmbHFuel Ventures+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 NextMizMaa Venturesnode.vcQualcomm Ventures+2 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 HorowitzDreamers VCDVCEvolution VC Partners+7 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+3 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+10 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 Combinator
Strivr develops a VR platform that delivers interactive training content to learners while providing program managers with centralized deployment and analytics capabilities, and IT teams with secure enterprise integration features.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGamingHardware
Co-investorsSignia Venture Partners
Next-generation production studio producing original global entertainment properties at the convergence of film, TV, games, and VR.
Co-investorsColopl NextOutpost Capital
A VR platform for viewing, hosting, and socializing at music shows worldwide.
Co-investorsOutpost CapitalGFR FundKPCB EdgeRothenberg VenturesRRE Ventures
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 VenturesNorwest Venture Partners+5 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 Fund
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-investorsLifeline VenturesNext47NordicNinjaSisu Game VenturesVillage GlobalAtomico+2 more
Streaming service for 360-degree virtual reality videos.
Co-investorsSparkland CapitalAmino CapitalColopl VR FundZhenFund
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
6DAtrium LTSBlurthelineByteCarnivore Inc.Design by Nick HuttemaGLHFThalmicTorch 3DViro Media
Exits · 5
1 IPOs · 4 acquisitions · showing 2LyftNASDAQ: LYFTEscher Realityacq. by Niantic
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLyft · investing.com · Aug 10, 2026
Marketo · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Sandbox VR · streetinsider.com · Jul 16, 2026
Tripp · armenpress.am · Jul 15, 2026
Scope AR · themiddlemarket.com · Jun 17, 2026
Varjo · caproasia.com · Apr 24, 2026
Fluidity · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Baobab Studios · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Presence Capital made?
- Presence Capital has 42 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, Andreessen Horowitz, Mayfield Fund, among 130 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 58
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.
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
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.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders, known for early investments including leading Twitter's Series B in 2008.
Gradient is a seed-stage venture fund focused on backing founders building artificial intelligence companies, providing hands-on support as builders and mentors.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs entrepreneurs seeking to find and scale product-market fit, supported by its Bling Product Council of over 100 product leaders.
Lux Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building transformative deep technologies, having been among the first investors in category-defining companies across AI, robotics, biotech, defense, and infrastructure.
Shasta Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building software, AI, and deep technology companies, providing capital, insight, and operating experience.
IVC is a venture capital firm that has made over 200 investments across Web3, gaming, digital entertainment, AI, infrastructure, and fintech.
Tuesday Capital (formerly CrunchFund) is an early-stage venture capital firm that has backed founders since 2011, with a portfolio spanning hundreds of companies including numerous unicorns, IPOs and acquisitions.
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Dolby Family VenturesGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)Lightspeed Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesRedpoint VenturesFounder CollectiveKleiner PerkinsFoundation CapitalBoxGroupKrakenSound VenturesBalderton CapitalEniac VenturesQuiet CapitalGoat CapitalACME CapitalSlow VenturesUpHonest CapitalFreestyle CapitalCaffeinated CapitalCanvas VenturesAmplify PartnersResolute VenturesBowery CapitalSouth Park CommonsElectric CapitalBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcDCM VenturesTwo Sigma VenturesKindred VenturesGeneral PartnershipAntlerFootwork2xNGalaxy Digital Assets FundMucker CapitalVitalStage VenturescLabsBINARY CAPITALMiramar Venture PartnersHuman CapitalUnicorn India VenturesSpring CapitalSuper VenturesPalm Tree Crew Investments
Firms observed investing alongside Presence Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Presence Capital's recorded portfolio.
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