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SeaX Ventures
Venture capitalMillbrae · Pre-Seed–Series A · 33 people tracked
Also known as SeaX
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Investment thesis
SeaX Ventures backs early-stage companies working on 'exponential' deep-tech technologies capable of transforming societies and driving economic progress. Its focus spans healthtech, biotech, AI infrastructure, advanced materials and nanotechnology, climate tech, physical AI, space tech and quantum, while remaining open to other frontier areas. The firm invests globally with particular emphasis on bridging Silicon Valley and Asia, using its knowledge of both markets to identify and support ambitious founders. Its LPs include some of the region's largest corporations and family offices, and the fund leverages those relationships plus its affiliate RISE's network of startup alumni and corporate partners to give portfolio companies strategic access and acceleration.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 15 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Healthtech ×5Cleantech ×4Deep Tech ×3Digital Health ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2
HQs:United States×12France×1Singapore×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 42025 · 42023 · 12022 · 32021 · 32019 · 116 dated
Brineworks develops an electrochemical Direct Air Capture system that uses electrolyzer technology and renewably powered intermittent operation to capture CO₂ at low cost.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Joseph Perryman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAiiM PartnersFirst MomentumNucleus CapitalSatganaHOF CapitalKatapult+1 more
Academia.edu is a commercial San Francisco platform where researchers share, discover and publish academic papers.
San Francisco, US
Richard Price(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBijan Sibet(Director)Ben Ling(Director)inAnthony Duffy(Director)
Co-investorsSDVTeamworthy Ventures20VCAlumni VenturesAlvenArrive+23 more
Active Surfaces develops flexible, thin-film solar panels using organic and perovskite photovoltaic materials and roll-to-roll manufacturing, aimed at deploying solar in locations where conventional rigid panels are unsuitable.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsWoburn, US
Shivam Bhakta(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Swartwout(CTO & Co-Founder)inShiv Bhakta(CEO & Co-Founder)inJeremiah Mwaura(Chief Manufacturing Scientist)in
BoardVera Schroeder(Director)in
Co-investorsNew Climate VenturesSafar PartnersType One VenturesUmami Capital
AiFi builds camera-based computer vision software that turns physical retail and venue spaces into autonomous, checkout-free environments.
Co-investorsAmino CapitalCSC UpshotZMT CapitalMithril Capital ManagementQualcomm VenturesVerizon Ventures
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Apollo Neuro makes a wearable device that delivers gentle vibrations ("SmartVibes") intended to balance the autonomic nervous system, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, and recovery.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessPittsburgh, US
Kathryn Fantauzzi(Co-founder and CEO)inDr. David Rabin MD, PhD(Co-founder; neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist)
Co-investorsID8 InvestmentsNoeticPortfoliaB CapitalBain Capital VenturesNexus Venture Partners+2 more
Band VRF is a verifiable random function that generates provably random, cryptographically verifiable numbers for decentralized applications using threshold signatures and blockchain validation via BandChain.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsGaming
Sorawit Suriyakarn(Founder)in
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersWoodstock FundDunamu
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Bluwhale creates a decentralized network of AI agents that help users manage and optimize their finances across multiple financial institutions and digital wallets.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsBrincCastrum CapitalJoyance PartnersRR2 CapitalSBI Ven CapitalTaisu Ventures+1 more
Bot MD builds AI agents that help hospitals automate patient engagement workflows—including inquiries, booking, education, and monitoring—across messaging channels.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSingapore, SG
Dorothea Koh(Founder/Founding CEO)inYanchuan Sim(Founder/CTO)inDotin
Co-investorsFloodgateJG Digital Equity VenturesLayout VenturesMonk's Hill VenturesVerge HealthTech FundY Combinator
Empo Health develops in-home health monitoring devices for diabetic patients and healthcare providers to improve care outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Eric Dahlseng(Founder)inAnuj Khandelwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsStory VenturesUbiquity VenturesUlu VenturesVTC VenturesGaingels
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Epinoma develops EpiAmp, a methyl-preserving amplification technology to analyze epigenetic changes and methylation patterns for applications in disease detection, drug development, and patient stratification.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Varun Govil(Founder)inZhijian Li(Founder)in
Co-investorsJude GomilaY CombinatorSeedToB
Hepta develops LiquidTransformer, an AI platform for analyzing cell-free DNA fragments in blood to detect chronic disease molecular signals.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Hamed Amini(Founder)inSoheil Damangir(Founder)in
Co-investorsIllumina VenturesAlumni VenturesAME Cloud VenturesFelicis Ventures
Lingrove designs and manufactures Ekoa, a bio-based composite material made from flax and plant resins used as wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork for hospitality, healthcare, and workplace interiors, as well as automotive interior applications.
CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSan Rafael, US
Joseph Luttwak(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTalley Goodson(Director)Thomas Crow(Director)Stephen P. Welker(Director)
Co-investorsBoro CapitalCool Climate CollectiveDiamond Edge VenturesSoundboard Venture FundHelium-3 VenturesIndieBio+2 more
Onibi is a game studio founded in 2023 building a user-generated-content online open world focused on exploration and creativity.
GamingBordeaux, FR
Co-investorsOctopus Ventures
Berkeley-based food technology company making whey protein by precision fermentation in microflora instead of from cows.
Berkeley, US
Perumal Gandhi(Director)inRyan Pandya(Executive Officer, Director)inSonny Vu(Director)Zhang Haorui(Director)
BoardKang Tzu Ping(Director)
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesK3 VenturesManta Ray VenturesSynthesis CapitalCPP InvestmentsPlug and Play Ventures+1 more
Taking the guesswork out of making perfect coffee
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesCPP InvestmentsHorizons VenturesPlug and Play VenturesTemasek
Picwell operates ALEX, a benefits decision-support platform that combines plan recommendations, enrollment, benefits administration, and year-round guidance for employees.
HR TechInsurTechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Thomas Baker(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Thompson Kolstad(Executive Officer, Director)Robert James Town(Executive Officer, Director)Jay Silverstein(Executive Officer, Director)inAnirudh Vemprala(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKevin Hill(Director)
Co-investorsBlue Venture FundsMassMutual VenturesOUP (Osage University Partners)BlueCross BlueShield Venture PartnersOsage University Partners
Type One Energy is a fusion energy startup founded by stellarator experts to design and commercialize a next-generation stellarator fusion power plant.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Chris Mowry(CEO)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesBreakthrough VictoriaGD1Orbia VenturesTDK VenturesTRIREC+1 more
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Verdant is a software platform that manages the full planning and permitting workflow for local government agencies, from resident inquiries through final commission votes.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSan Francisco, US
Aidan Ng(Co-founder)inJason Yi(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgFunderAutotech VenturesCavallo VenturesCleveland AvenueDCVC Bio+1 more
Verdant Robotics builds the SharpShooter, a precision agriculture system that uses machine vision to detect individual plants and apply targeted micro-shots of herbicide or other inputs, replacing broadcast spraying, manual weeding, and thinning.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsHayward, US
Gabe Sibley(Co-founder)inCurtis Garner(Co-founder)inLawrence Ibarria(Executive Officer)inDavid(Technology leader)in
BoardKiersten Stead(Director)in
Co-investorsATEL VenturesCavallo VenturesCleveland AvenueDCVC (Data Collective)Doon CapitalFuture Ventures+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Apollo NeuroNirvamedRevere VCSolana
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEmpo Health · empohealth.com · Jun 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SeaX Ventures made?
- SeaX Ventures has 24 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does SeaX Ventures invest at?
- SeaX Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is SeaX Ventures's typical check size?
- SeaX Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does SeaX Ventures focus on?
- SeaX Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is SeaX Ventures located?
- SeaX Ventures is headquartered in Millbrae, US.
- Does SeaX Ventures lead rounds?
- SeaX Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 12
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.
Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.
Helium-3 Ventures is a venture capital firm backing founders building innovative companies across sectors including space, energy, robotics, and consumer, on Earth and beyond.
TDK Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, investing globally in early-stage technology startups focused on sustainability and social value.
Baruch Future Ventures is a climate-tech focused family investment firm that backs entrepreneurs building companies in the climate economy.
Innovation Works is a nonprofit early-stage investor supporting the growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania's tech economy through venture funding, accelerator programs, and ecosystem support.
Riverfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Pittsburgh that invests in early-growth stage technology companies, serving as the venture capital arm of Innovation Works.
ZAKA VC is a seed and pre-seed venture capital fund investing mainly in the US and Europe, focused on connecting founders across North America and Europe.
Sazze Partners (Primer Sazze) is an early-stage venture firm connecting East Asia and North America, backing founders with global ambitions and providing mentorship to help them scale internationally.
Firms observed investing alongside SeaX Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with SeaX Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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