Schematic Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as SCHEMATIC VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
Schematic Ventures backs early-stage technology companies building tools that make and move the physical world. The firm focuses on supply chain, manufacturing, and software infrastructure, investing in areas such as freight and logistics, industrial and manufacturing software, robotics, EV and fleet technology, and industrial AI. It emphasizes a proven track record of supporting founders and growing the broader industrial technology community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 20 of 32 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11Logistics & Supply Chain ×10SaaS ×6Enterprise Software ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Robotics ×4B2B Marketplaces ×2Cleantech ×2
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathP-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
CognitOps develops a Warehouse Operating System that unifies data and tools for managing warehouse operations across industries and fulfillment channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
Reas Macken(Executive Officer, Director)Ottoniel (Alex) Ramirez(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Christman(Director)Elizabeth Ferreira(Director)
Board seatJulian Counihan· per SEC Form D
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)Shaun Edwards(CTO & Co-founder)Whitney Rockley(Director)Chris Cole(Director)Chris Girgenti(Director)Paul Hvass(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJulian Counihan· per SEC Form D
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)
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 & TransportationSaaS
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 builds an AI-driven decision intelligence platform that connects real-time plant operations data with economic outcomes, helping industrial operations teams see the cost, revenue, and margin impact of their decisions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyNew York City, US
Richard Zhang(Co-founder)Tyler Ruggles(Co-founder)
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)
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)
Guepard provides disposable database environments for development teams and AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
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)Ryan Clinton(Director)Phillip Weicker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Benjamin Dusastre(Executive Officer)William Eberts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardGilbert Passin(Director)
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
ONRAMP is a payments platform built for trucking, enabling carriers and merchants to accept and make digital payments for expenses.
FintechLogistics & Supply Chain
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 KennedySMOLEK ANTHONY(Executive Officer)WILL O'DONNELL(Director)JOHN C KENNEDY III(Executive Officer, Director)JACOB MEDWELL(Director)Jake Fields(Director)
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
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 provides a platform that integrates industrial software and robotics systems, enabling enterprises to unify automation technologies, capture operational data, and optimize performance across warehouse and supply chain operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsWilliamsburg, US
Albert K. Schultz(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Howes(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- 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 $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Schematic Ventures focus on?
- Schematic Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, 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.
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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Bread and Butter Ventures is a Minnesota-based venture capital firm investing in foodtech, digital health, and enterprise technology companies, leveraging the state's concentration of food, healthcare, and Fortune 500 industry leaders.
BMW i Ventures is the venture capital arm associated with BMW, investing in companies reimagining the future of automotive across manufacturing, energy storage, EV charging, semiconductors, and automotive software.
▶23 more co-investors
Maniv MobilitySozo VenturesBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcAndreessen HorowitzBain Capital VenturesFirst Round CapitalTiger Global ManagementBattery VenturesFirstMarkLiquid VenturesScale Venture PartnersAfore CapitalBowery CapitalRevolutionEclipse VenturesCowboy VenturesPlayground Global9Yards CapitalHouseLiveOak Venture PartnersIronspring 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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