PTB Ventures
Venture capitalNew York Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
PTB Ventures invests in early-stage companies anchored in digital identity, viewing identity as the foundation of trust in networked social and economic communities. The firm believes digital identity is central to secure, inclusive networks and to solving major social problems such as financial fraud and inclusion, security of global communications and IT infrastructure, access to affordable healthcare, and unlocking human capital worldwide. It looks for companies that address a large TAM rooted in a social problem, deliver UX breakthroughs, adopt security models that lower access barriers, reduce transaction costs and risks, create value for multiple network stakeholders, and pursue sustainable, impact-driven business models leveraging connected devices, AI, and blockchain/distributed ledger technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesCybersecurity Γ3Fintech Γ3AI & Machine Learning Γ2Crypto & Web3 Γ1EdTech Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1Future of Work Γ1GovTech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ2
Investments Β· 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathElement builds a privacy-focused, portable digital identity solution along with KYC and digital onboarding tools and credit risk products, using AI technologies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Smile Identity provides AI-powered identity verification and fraud detection services designed for markets in the Global South.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSilicon Valley, US
ZenBusiness provides an all-in-one platform combining AI-powered guidance (Velo) with customer support to help entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses through business formations and compliance services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSAustin, US
Ross Buhrdorf(CEO)Shanaz HemmatiRafael Lopez(Executive Officer)Khadijeh Hemmati(Executive Officer)
BoardJC Glancy(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does PTB Ventures invest at?
- PTB Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does PTB Ventures focus on?
- PTB Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, IoT.
- Where is PTB Ventures located?
- PTB Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
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