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SeaX Ventures

Venture capital

Millbrae · 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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$100K – $5M
HQ
Millbrae, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
3 investments
AUM
$70M
Tracked investments
25
Acquisitions
1

Team · 33 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Nattapat (Kun) Thanesvorakul· Principal
Prem Tumkosit· Venture Partnerin
Alexander An· Fellow '24

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2024); PharmD from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Andrew Barnett· Fellow '21

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2021); MBA from Stanford University.

Anshul Khazanchi Sinha· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); B.S. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Chinedum Umachi· Fellow '21

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2021); MBA from Stanford University.

Dan Sunchu· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); BA in Data Science and BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley.

Fon Vichitmontre· Analystin
Hao Bin Tang· Fellow '24

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2024); holds an MFE from Oxford University.

Hein Thu· Fellow '24

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2024); holds an MPH from Harvard University.

Jin Cheevaprawatdomrong· Fellow '24

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2024); pursuing an MSc in Digital Scholarship at Oxford University.

John Woo· Fellow '22

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2022); MSc in Management from University College London.

Joshua Yang· Fellow '20

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2020); MBA from Stanford University.

Pakhun Rattanachaikanont· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); MBA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Pasu Akaniwan· Fellow '22

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2022); BAScii from Chulalongkorn University.

Pawit Sethbhakdi· Fellow '21

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2021); BS from Columbia University.

Peem Hiransrisoontorn· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); MEng from Imperial College London.

Pichetpat Chandrema· Fellow '22

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2022); MFin from University of Cambridge.

Poom Tanthaprabha· Portfolio Managerin
Pornpanit Rasivisuth· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); PhD Candidate at University College London.

Shashwat Shivam· Fellow '22

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2022); MBA from Harvard University.

Wu Shaoyi· Fellow '23

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2023); MFE from Oxford University.

Youngwoo Cho· Fellow '22

SeaX Ventures Fellow (2022); Master of Translational Medicine from UCSF/UC Berkeley.

What they invest in

from 18 of 25 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×7Healthtech ×7Cleantech ×4Digital Health ×4Crypto & Web3 ×3Deep Tech ×3Medical Devices ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3

HQs:United States×14France×1Singapore×1

Investments · 25 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 42023 · 12022 · 32021 · 32019 · 114 dated

Brineworksbrineworks.techin𝕏Sep 2025 · $5.5M✓ verified

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 CapitalSatganaThird DerivativeHOF Capital+2 more

academia eduacademia.eduFeb 2022

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-investorsLocalGlobeSDVTeamworthy VenturesTrue Ventures20VCAlumni Ventures+25 more

Active Surfacesactivesurfaces.xyzinMay 2025 · $5.6M

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 PartnersThe E14 FundThird DerivativeType One VenturesUmami Capital

Aifiaifi.io

AiFi builds camera-based computer vision software that turns physical retail and venue spaces into autonomous, checkout-free environments.

Co-investorsAmino CapitalCSC UpshotZMT CapitalCERVIN VENTURESMithril Capital ManagementQualcomm Ventures+1 more

Apolloapolloneuro.comin𝕏Series A · May 2021 · $6M

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 Protocolbandprotocol.com𝕏Feb 2019 · $3M

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

Bluwhalebluwhale.comin𝕏Series A · Jan 2025 · $25M

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 MDbotmd.ioin𝕏Seed

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+2 more

Empo Healthempohealth.comin

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

Epinomaepinoma.comin

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 GomilaSurf Club VCY CombinatorAsymmetry VenturesSeedToBSphere 5200+1 more

Heptahepta.bioinNov 2025 · $6.7M

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-investorsAlumni VenturesIllumina VenturesAME Cloud VenturesFelicis Ventures

Koywekoywe.comin𝕏Seed

Koywe provides financial services and regulatory compliance solutions for companies across Latin America, with operations in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States.

Crypto & Web3FintechMiami, US

Ignacio Detmer(Co-fundador & CEO)inGuillermo Acuña(Co-fundador & CTO)in

Co-investorsAlphaLab CapitalCaladanManutara VenturesNazcaStartupsTantauco+15 more

Lingrovelingrove.cominSeries A · Nov 2021 · $5M

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

Onibionibi.ggSeed · Jun 2026 · $7M

Onibi is a game studio founded in 2023 building a user-generated-content online open world focused on exploration and creativity.

GamingBordeaux, FR

Benjamin Devienne(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesSerenaHOF Capital

Perfect Dayperfectday.comin𝕏May 2026 · $2M

Taking the guesswork out of making perfect coffee

Berkeley, US

Perumal Gandhi(Director)inRyan Pandya(Executive Officer, Director)inSonny Vu(Director)Zhang Haorui(Director)

BoardKang Tzu Ping(Director)

Co-investorsAidenlair CapitalFelicis VenturesHorizons VenturesK3 VenturesManta Ray VenturesSynthesis Capital+4 more

Picwellpicwell.comin𝕏Acquired

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

Qvinqvin.comin𝕏Seed

Qvin develops the Q-Pad, an FDA-cleared diagnostic menstrual pad that collects menstrual blood samples for non-invasive health monitoring and disease diagnosis.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Sara Naseri(Founder)inSøren Therkelsen(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesbyFoundersInventureKluz VenturesSand Hill AngelsSoma Capital+15 more

Rarebirdrarebird.coffeein𝕏Seed

Rarebird produces specialty coffee containing paraxanthine (Px), a metabolite of caffeine that delivers energy and focus with fewer side effects than traditional caffeine.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Jeffrey Dietrich(Founder)inAnn Dunn Andracchio(Director)

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalFundersClubJude GomilaSoma CapitalY CombinatorAgFunder+3 more

Type One Energytypeoneenergy.cominSeed · Mar 2023 · $29M

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+2 more

Verdantverdantapp.cominNov 2022 · $46.5M

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+4 more

Verdant Roboticsverdantrobotics.comin𝕏Jan 2022

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SeaX Ventures made?
SeaX Ventures has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 6 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.
Who does SeaX Ventures co-invest with?
SeaX Ventures most often shares deals with DCVC (Data Collective), Floodgate, MassMutual Ventures, among 24 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 12

Alumni Ventures

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.

$100K – $10M
HOF Capital

HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $10M
Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities, running accelerator programs and venture investing across more than 25 vertical industries.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $400K
SOSV

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.

Both backed · 1
$30K – $550K
Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $50M
Helium-3 Ventures

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.

Both backed · 1
TDK Ventures

TDK Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, investing globally in early-stage technology startups focused on sustainability and social value.

Both backed · 1
$5M
Baruch Future Ventures

Baruch Future Ventures is a climate-tech focused family investment firm that backs entrepreneurs building companies in the climate economy.

$100K – $1M
Innovation Works

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.

$100K – $300K
Riverfront Ventures, LLC

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.

$250K – $1M
ZAKA VC

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.

Primer Sazze Partners

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.

$500K – $3M

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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