Stanley Ventures
Corporate VCSeed–Series B
Investment thesis
STANLEY Ventures targets disruptive technologies ready for commercialization within or adjacent to Stanley Black & Decker's existing business domains. The firm differentiates itself through strategic value-add including industry expertise, established supplier relationships, access to millions of end customers, and leverage of Stanley Black & Decker's diverse portfolio of brands to accelerate portfolio company scaling and commercialization.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 31 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3IoT ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Robotics ×2Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2Spain×1Italy×1
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathARIX combines robotics and data analytics to inspect and manage critical industrial assets. The company serves customers across industries seeking to improve safety and reduce maintenance costs through automated inspection solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTRobotics
DeepHow creates video-based training and AI-powered standard operating procedure (SOP) verification for frontline operations workers in manufacturing. The platform captures operational knowledge to train both workers and AI systems, helping manufacturers ensure procedure adherence and optimize production.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
FORT provides a distributed control platform that enables autonomous systems and robots to operate safely and securely alongside people across industries including warehousing, construction, defense, agriculture, and transportation. The platform combines hardware, software, and ecosystem integrations to reduce risk and maintain control while maximizing machine productivity.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTRobotics
Samuel Reeves
Ermit designs and manufactures connected hardware devices with embedded software and AI capabilities, serving companies building IoT and field-operated products. The company offers end-to-end development from electronics and firmware through data infrastructure and user interfaces, including an integrated IoT security module.
CybersecurityHardwareIoT
Triditive develops the AMCELL platform, an automated 3D printing industrial machine that produces products with polymers and metals to address supply chain challenges. The company provides additive manufacturing solutions for manufacturing and production problems.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareMeres Siero, ES
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stanley Ventures invest at?
- Stanley Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Stanley Ventures focus on?
- Stanley Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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