Schematic Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as SCHEMATIC VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
Schematic Ventures invests in technology that powers how the physical world is made and moved. Its focus areas center on industrial hardware, supply chain, automation, and logistics-oriented technologies, reflecting the team's operating and investing backgrounds in warehouse control, industrial systems, and supply chain venture investing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 29 of 34 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×17Logistics & Supply Chain ×14SaaS ×10Enterprise Software ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×5Robotics ×5B2B Marketplaces ×3Cloud Computing ×3
HQs:United States×16
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×73 founders×2
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42021 · 12018 · 27 dated
FedEx is a global courier and logistics company that provides shipping, delivery, and supply chain management services for businesses and consumers worldwide.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Raj Subramaniamin
Co-investorsMatrixArcTern VenturesGreycroftLeitmotifManiv MobilityOverture Climate+1 more
P-1 AI builds Archie, an AI agent designed to function as a junior mechanical and electrical engineer that integrates into engineering teams and uses the same design tools as human engineers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSan Francisco Bay Area, US
Paul Eremenkoin
Co-investorsLerer HippeauNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Radical VenturesVillage GlobalPredictive VCVast Ventures
CognitOps is a cloud-based platform that layers machine-learning predictive analytics on top of existing warehouse and order management systems to provide labor planning, real-time KPI tracking, and workflow optimization.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
Reas Macken(Executive Officer, Director)inOttoniel (Alex) Ramirez(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPeter Christman(Director)Elizabeth Ferreira(Director)
Board seatJulian Burrough Counihan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsFlyover CapitalGrid Capital
Plus One Robotics develops intelligent parcel handling robotics systems that combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy for logistics and ecommerce organizations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Antonio, US
Erik Nieves(CEO & Co-founder)inShaun Edwards(CTO & Co-founder)Paul Hvass(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWhitney Rockley(Director)inChris Girgenti(Director)inToshiya Otani(Director)
Board seatJulian Burrough Counihan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesDynamo VenturesFf Venture CapitalFirst Star VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedLeonis Capital+5 more
Aircon builds a "decision layer" for air freight that gives freight forwarders real-time intelligence at the point of quoting, including margins, route feasibility, and carrier reliability, with auditable and traceable pricing decisions.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Chris Condon(Founder)
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalLas Olas Venture CapitalUnderscore VC
Airspace operates a logistics platform for time-critical shipping, using AI-powered routing, auto-booking, and real-time tracking to optimize next-flight-out, on-demand ground, charter, and specialty freight services.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Jaz Banga(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaC Venture CapitalQualcomm VenturesDefy PartnersPrologis Ventures
Acceldata provides a unified platform for building, governing, and scaling data and AI workloads with end-to-end observability across pipelines.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US
Rohit Choudhary(Executive Officer, Director)inAshwin Rajeeva(Executive Officer, Director)inGaurav Nagar(Founder)
Co-investorsDrive CapitalEMERGENT VENTURESFelicis VenturesFocal VenturesGeneral CatalystInsight Partners+21 more
Altana operates an AI-powered network platform that connects businesses, logistics providers, and government agencies to automate global trade compliance and supply chain visibility through a shared system of record for product information and value chains.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Evan Smith(CEO)Raphael Tehranian(Founder)inIan Cadieuin
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAlleyCorpAmadeus Capital PartnersCollective LiquidityFloating PointFriends Family Capital+11 more
Axle is a fleet maintenance operating system that connects VMRS codes, part numbers, and purchase orders in a single data model, combining shop floor tools with front office analytics.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSSeattle, US
Maryam Khan Meurer(Founder)
CognaSIM offers an AI-powered, cloud-based simulation platform that integrates with existing engineering simulation tools to make them more accessible to engineers and product development teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS
CVector is an AI-native margin optimization platform that continuously ingests real-time plant, equipment, and market data to generate dollar-scored operating recommendations for industrial plant operators.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyNew York City, US
Richard Zhang(Co-founder)inTyler Ruggles(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsHitachi VenturesMyriad Venture Partners
Infrastructure planning tools for medium and heavy duty fleet electrification.
Arlington, US
Patrick Finch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yanzhi Xu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardAmy Francetic(Director)in
Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, Llc
Embucket is a managed SaaS repatriation platform that hosts bespoke rewrites of third-party SaaS on a customer's enterprise lakehouse, with an initial product offering a Snowflake-compatible, bring-your-own-cloud drop-in for Snowflake workloads.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsLunar Ventures
Flock Freight provides Shared Truckload (STL) shipping that combines multiple businesses' freight into a single truck, with linear-foot and pallet-based pricing so shippers pay only for the space they use.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsKortschak Investments L.P.SignalFireSoftBank Vision FundVolvo Group Venture Capital ABBracket CapitalGLP+2 more
FloorFound is an operational sales platform that connects premium furniture brands with independent dealers, handling inventory management, dealer targeting, and transaction execution for closeout and recovery inventory.
B2B MarketplacesRetail TechSaaSLeander, US
Chris Richter(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Marcantonio(Director)
Co-investorsData Point CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersNext Coast Ventures
Fulcrum is cloud-based manufacturing software that provides real-time job tracking, production scheduling, and job costing for manufacturing shops.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingSaaS
JeffSunny Han(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcMotivate Venture CapitalSocial StartsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Foundation Capital+2 more
Guepard builds database collaboration infrastructure for engineering teams and AI agents, using copy-on-write storage to speed up database workflows.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsAgoranov
Harbinger Motors designs and manufactures electric vehicles built on medium-duty platforms for commercial and industrial transportation.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationGarden Grove, US
John Harris(Chief Executive Officer & CoFounder)Phillip Weicker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Benjamin Dusastre(Executive Officer)Ryan Clinton(Director)inWilliam Eberts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardGilbert Passin(Director)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)CarbonGreycroftGround Up VenturesIn-Q-TelLakewest Venture Partners+9 more
InfinitForm is a physical AI platform that generates, optimizes, and validates thousands of manufacturable design candidates at once, outputting parametric CAD models that integrate with existing CAD/PLM tools like SolidWorks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Co-investorsCounterpart VenturesUP PartnersYamaha Motor Ventures
Leaf uses predictive analytics and AI to identify optimal transportation contracting opportunities for shippers and carriers, helping them reduce costs, improve operations, and lower carbon emissions.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsDynamo VenturesMadrona Venture GroupMS&AD VenturesSozo VenturesTitletownTechREFASHIOND Ventures+1 more
lu.ma is a platform for creating event pages, inviting attendees, and selling tickets for events.
Marketplaces
Dan Liu(Founder)Victor Pontis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAir Street CapitalAtelierBonfire VenturesExceptional CapitalIOSG VenturesLongJump Ventures+8 more
ONRAMP is a payments platform built for trucking, enabling carriers and merchants to accept and make digital payments for expenses.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Natalya E(Founder)
Outrider develops automated yard operations technology for supply chain logistics, focusing on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous equipment and yard management systems.
CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBrighton, US
Andrew F. Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Robert Hall(Executive Officer)Paul Sung Cha(Executive Officer)
BoardByron Knight(Director)Mark Norman(Director)Aaron Jacobson(Director)in
Co-investors8VCFraser McCombs CapitalKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLoup VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Presidio Ventures+2 more
Platform Science provides fleet management software that integrates commercial vehicles and mobile applications into a single connected platform for transportation companies.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Diego, US
Jack KennedyJOHN C KENNEDY III(Executive Officer, Director)SMOLEK ANTHONY(Executive Officer)
BoardCHRIS SULTEMEIER(Director)WILL O'DONNELL(Director)JACOB MEDWELL(Director)
Co-investors8VCActivant CapitalManhattan Venture PartnersNewRoad Capital Partners, LLCNext Legacy PartnersSoftBank Vision Fund
Reshape Automation builds a "knowledge grounding layer" and tool harness for industrial companies, structuring product catalogs, compatibility rules, and approved substitutes into a queryable graph that AI agents can cite.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBee PartnersExpansion Venture Capital
RiteSize AI is a software platform that sources supply, prices lots against live market data, executes trades, and manages logistics for manufacturers buying secondary (scrap) metals worldwide.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
SVT Robotics develops the SOFTBOT Platform, software that connects enterprise systems with robots and automation technology for faster integration in supply chain and warehouse operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSWilliamsburg, US
Albert K. Schultz(Executive Officer, Director)A. K. Schultz(CEO & Co-Founder)Jim Hodson(Co-Founder & SVP of Customer Operations)inA.K. Schultz(Founder)inMichael Howes(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDynamo VenturesKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNewBuild.VCNGP CapitalNRV
Co-investorsMaersk Growth
Vibe Robotics is developing a multimodal, task-oriented user interface for general purpose robotics that works across hardware types such as industrial arms, humanoids, construction machines, and drones.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Co-investorsRoot Ventures Manager, Llc
Wilya provides workforce flexibility software for frontline workplaces, using skill-based scheduling and visibility tools to reduce absenteeism, retain talent, and lower costs.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investors25MadisonIron PrairieMotivate Venture Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFedExNYSE: FDX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
FedEx · simplywall.st · Jul 18, 2026
Fulcrum · investegate.co.uk · Jul 17, 2026
Flock Freight · trysignalbase.com · May 22, 2026
Chassy · politico.com · Mar 17, 2026
electrotempo.com 🡭 · citybiz.co · Jun 18, 2025
Altana AI · salestools.io · Apr 20, 2025
Altana · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Mar 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Schematic Ventures made?
- Schematic Ventures has 32 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Schematic Ventures invest at?
- Schematic Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Schematic Ventures's typical check size?
- Schematic Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $2M.
- What sectors does Schematic Ventures focus on?
- Schematic Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is Schematic Ventures located?
- Schematic Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Schematic Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Schematic Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Schematic Ventures co-invest with?
- Schematic Ventures most often shares deals with Dynamo Ventures, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, among 103 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSchematic Ventures General Partner Julian Counihan - Fuller Speed Ahead
FreightWaves · Julian Counihan
Schematic Ventures General Partner Julian Counihan - Fuller Speed Ahead
Julian Counihan · vimeo.com
Co-investors · 35
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Maniv Mobility is a venture capital firm focused on the transformation of transportation and the broader economy of movement, backing startups across energy transition and the digitization of automotive, transportation and logistics.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
SignalFire is a seed-stage venture capital firm that combines a full-team support model with its data-driven Beacon AI platform to back founders.
Flybridge Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs building companies with global reach. The firm focuses on supporting innovative ventures from their initial funding stages.
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9Yards Capital is a growth-stage technology investment firm that specializes exclusively in fintech/financial infrastructure and logistics/supply chain tech, focusing on the foundational systems that enable how the world trades, transacts and interacts rather than broad software or consumer apps. The firm differentiates itself through an unusually heavyweight Strategic Intelligence Council of former heads of state, defense officials, and national security leaders, plus founding partner George Osborne's background as former UK Chancellor, positioning them to help companies navigate policy and compliance in heavily regulated markets.
Led by investors including Gale Wilkinson, IrishAngels is an angel investing network affiliated with the University of Notre Dame that invests in B2B, consumer, and medical companies.
▶23 more co-investors
Next Coast VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcBMW i VenturesSozo VenturesBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcAndreessen HorowitzBain Capital VenturesFirst Round CapitalBattery VenturesFirstMark CapitalLiquid VenturesScale Venture PartnersAfore CapitalBowery CapitalRevolutionEclipse VenturesCowboy VenturesPlayground GlobalHouseLiveOak VenturesIronspring VentureGreen Bay VenturesBluestein Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Schematic Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Schematic Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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