Root and Shoot Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Root and Shoot Ventures invests in early-stage digital technology companies that have the potential to create new markets and democratize access. The firm's approach is to identify and support transformative digital innovations that reshape economic opportunity.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 23 of 28 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Enterprise Software ×9Fintech ×6SaaS ×6Healthtech ×5Digital Health ×4Creator Economy ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2020 · 12017 · 12 dated
AirWorks provides AI-enabled geospatial processing and field intelligence solutions for infrastructure projects, serving telecommunications, power, architecture, engineering, construction, and government sectors.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
David Morczinek(CEO & Co-Founder)Adam Kersnowski(Chief Evangelist & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsCreative VenturesGroundBreak VenturesInnospark VenturesLiebenthal VenturesMetaProp+2 more
Amber offers AmberCare, an extended warranty and repair-cost coverage service for electric vehicles, covering thousands of parts no longer covered by the manufacturer warranty.
CleantechInsurTechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsSazzeVirta VenturesPrimer Sazze Partners
Blaze is a no-code platform for building HIPAA-compliant healthcare software, including custom apps, workflows, and automations that integrate with major EHRs and go live within days.
HealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersFriedomMaC Venture CapitalAct One Ventures
Bump provides a financial platform for online creators, offering easier access to their earnings, funding, and wealth-building tools.
Creator EconomyFintech
James Jones(Co-Founder and CEO)
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcConnetic VenturesExpert DOJOSerac VenturesSixty8 CapitalSymphonic Capital+1 more
Canopy is a fundraising management platform that helps founders track investor interactions, manage SAFE notes for e-signature, receive fundraising funds, and consolidate investors into SPVs.
E-commerceFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
George Fang(Founder)inJohn Ling(Founder)in
Co-investorsLotus Venture PartnersY Combinator
Compose.ai offers a Chrome extension that uses artificial intelligence to autocomplete text across web applications, functioning similarly to email autocompletion tools but with broader applicability.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Michael Shuffett(Founder / CEO)inWilson Mitchell(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
eqtble provides a people analytics platform that helps HR and talent leaders analyze workforce data to inform employment decisions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Joseph Ifiegbu(Founder)inGabe Horwitz(Founder)inEthan Veres(Founder)in
Co-investorsOpen Opportunity FundOUTBOUND CAPITALY CombinatorInitialized Capital
Forecastr provides financial planning and CFO services to early-stage founders and startups, helping them prepare for funding rounds and manage company growth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLouisville, US
Steven Plappert(Founder)Logan Burchett(Founder)Jonathan Frazier(Founder)Steven Ambs(Founder)
BoardRobert Penta(Director)Daniel Einhorn(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundChartline Capital PartnersConnetic VenturesConvergeElevate VenturesInterlock Capital+6 more
GravityAI is a platform that turns machine learning code into deployable, scalable AI services through upload, automatic containerization, and one-click deployment steps, with REST API and auto-generated UI access.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Daniel Huss(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTechstarsTwo Lanterns Venture Partners
Iona Mind builds low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technology to deliver mental health and behavioral health support at scale, co-developing products tailored to specific populations such as people with chronic diseases and underrepresented groups.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health
Jericho provides AI-powered security solutions to defend organizations against generative AI-driven attacks through red team simulations, phishing campaigns, and threat detection.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Sage Wohns(Founder)in
Co-investorsAsymmetric Capital PartnersCentre Street PartnersDash VCFoundersX VenturesWorldQuant VenturesCadenza+1 more
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalCarnrite VenturesDebut Capital
Legion Health is a telehealth platform offering virtual psychiatric care and medication management for mental health conditions including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsNext Coast VenturesHike Ventures
Co-investorsCapital InnovatorsExpert DOJORosecliff Ventures
Nitra provides a card, lending, and back-office platform built specifically for independent medical practices including ophthalmology, dental, aesthetics, and fertility clinics.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechNew York, US
Tim Hwang(CEO)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AppWorks VenturesDunamu & PartnersExpaFoundersX VenturesGold House Ventures+6 more
Outfit Talent runs full-funnel influencer marketing programs, combining senior strategists who manage creator partnerships and campaigns with data-based creator scoring and proprietary checkout and attribution technology that ties sales back to specific creator content.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Co-investorsChaos Ventures
Peachscore operates a data-driven startup accelerator that connects startups with guidance, resources, and capital, and enables organizations to engage with startups for partnerships, innovation, and investment.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsGG Capital
Phaidra develops an AI control platform that uses reinforcement learning to optimize energy efficiency and operational performance in data centers and AI factories.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnergy
Jim Gao(Chief Executive Officer)inVeda Panneershelvam(Chief Technology Officer)inKatie Hoffman(President and Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundCool Climate CollectiveEast Valley VenturesFlying Fish VenturesIncubate USIndex Ventures+7 more
Sendspark is a video platform that enables sales teams to create and send personalized video emails at scale using AI, with features for recording, customization, and viewing analytics.
Marketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsPath VenturesPurple Sage VenturesBrickyard
SkyLink is an AI-powered chat-based corporate travel booking platform that enables users to book flights and hotels in seconds through conversational interfaces while automatically applying company travel policies and preferences.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityNew York City, US
Atyab Bhatti(Founder)inKush Maheshwari(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesMDSV CAPITALY CombinatorGold House Ventures
PilotGPT is an AI copilot for pilots that uses official FAA sources, aircraft POHs, and approved manuals to provide sourced answers on airport data, VFR/IFR maps, route planning, weather briefs, and cockpit checklists.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationPalo Alto, US
Ali Moiz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFlori VenturesFounderPartnersKube VCVibe Capital
Tellus is an all-in-one mobile app for property managers and renters that combines property management, rent payment collection, tenant communication, and personal savings tools.
FintechPropTechDeerfield Beach, US
BoardJason Rosenberg(Manager on the Board of Managers)Brad Levine(Manager on the Board of Managers)Lia Sweeney(Manager on the Board of Managers)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFounder CollectiveIA Ventures
Tribe XR is a virtual reality platform where DJs can learn, practice, and perform DJing to a global audience.
Creator EconomyEdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Tommaso Impallomeni(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ozan Serim(Executive Officer, Director)Hunter Delattre(Director)Nathan Mee(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalKube VCSound Media VenturesTechstars
Wally is a membership-based dental care provider that replaces traditional insurance with a flat annual fee covering unlimited cleanings, at-home whitening, exams, X-rays, and 3D scans.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Sarah Eller(Chief Clinical Officer)
Co-investorsBling CapitalEudemian VenturesGFR FundLoftyInc CapitalMyelin VC
Wendi provides AI automation for healthcare practices, handling patient intake, insurance verification, and scheduling across multiple communication channels.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioeqtbleacq. by Paradox
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTellus · investing.com · Jun 23, 2026
Forecastr · bizjournals.com · May 19, 2026
Nitra · modernhealthcare.com · Mar 17, 2026
Blaze · geekwire.com · Feb 16, 2026
Phaidra · geekwire.com · Oct 1, 2025
Jericho Security · finsmes.com · May 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Root and Shoot Ventures made?
- Root and Shoot Ventures has 28 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Root and Shoot Ventures invest at?
- Root and Shoot Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Root and Shoot Ventures focus on?
- Root and Shoot Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Root and Shoot Ventures located?
- Root and Shoot Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Root and Shoot Ventures lead rounds?
- Root and Shoot Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Root and Shoot Ventures co-invest with?
- Root and Shoot Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, Connetic Ventures, among 82 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJonathan Lam // S2 Ep 187 // Serial Entrepreneur and General Partner for Root and Shoot Ventures
Asian Hustle Network · Jonathan Lam
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