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Starlight Ventures
Venture capitalMiami · Pre-Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
Also known as STARLIGHT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Investment thesis
Miami-based VC focused on fusion, geothermal, advanced materials and climate tech, advising founders on capital-stacking deep-tech companies from lab to scale.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Starlight Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 48 of 55 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×22Cleantech ×15Climate Tech ×15Biotech ×12Energy ×10AI & Machine Learning ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8FoodTech ×8
HQs:United States×34Canada×1Germany×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 32024 · 32023 · 22022 · 42021 · 22020 · 12019 · 22017 · 12015 · 121 dated
Satellogic provides geospatial imagery and Earth Observation data from its satellite constellation, and runs programs that supply free imagery and developer resources to researchers, academic institutions, and humanitarian agencies.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSpace Tech
Emiliano Kargieman(Founder)inGerardo Richarte(Founder)inRick Dunn(CFO)inAlan Kharsansky(CTO)inJeff Kerridge(SVP, Global Sales)inLorri Kohler(SVP, Operations)
Co-investorsBYMA VenturesDraper CygnusJazzya InvestmentsKluz VenturesMONASHEESNXTP+5 more
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Jason Golec(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Edward Quiroz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nuno Pereira(CEO)inDavid Pervan, PhDMartin Hangaard Hansen(CTO)Jonathan Biddle(COO)
Co-investorsY CombinatorDeep Science VenturesGoat CapitalLowercarbon CapitalAgrolimen VenturesLowercase Capital+1 more
Skyloom builds space-based optical communication systems that provide high-capacity data relay between satellites and from satellites to Earth in low Earth orbit.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechBroomfield, US
Catharine Parnell(Executive Officer)Santiago Tempone(Executive Officer, Director)Marcos Franceschini(Executive Officer, Director)Flavio Guidotti(Director)
Board seatMatias Mosse· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBerkeley SkyDeck FundDraper CygnusE2MC VenturesEmbarcaIronGate Capital Advisors+3 more
3T Biosciences develops TCR-based immunotherapies for cancer using a proprietary platform that combines machine-learning algorithms with immunological research to identify and validate T cell receptor targets.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSouth San Francisco, US
K. Christopher GarciaMarvin Gee(Founder)in
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyCollaborative FundCRV (Charles River Ventures)Westlake Village BioPartnersMenlo VenturesOS Fund+1 more
Ammobia develops a novel ammonia production process that operates at low pressure and low temperature, achieving record-setting conversion rates.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US
Karen Baert(Co-founder & CEO)inTristan Gilbert(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesShell VenturesAIR CapitalAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesCollaborative Fund+6 more
AtmosZero builds modular electrified heat pump boilers that draw heat from ambient air to produce emissions-free industrial steam as a drop-in replacement for fuel-burning boilers.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Addison Stark(Founder)in
Co-investorsAENUConstellation Technology VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersThe Engine VenturesMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesVXI Capital
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Blue Energy develops scalable small modular reactor (SMR) technology to deliver nuclear power at scale.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareWashington, US
JakeTomJacob Jurewicz(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas O'Neill(Executive Officer, Director)Jake Jurewicz(CEO & Co-founder)
BoardOrin Hoffman(Director)
Co-investorsAt One VenturesAngular VenturesNeutron Power VenturesNucleation CapitalTamarack GlobalThe Engine Ventures+4 more
Carbo Culture develops carbon removal technology leveraging natural processes combined with advanced engineering to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at scale.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechLondon, NL
Henrietta Moon(Founder)inChris Carstens(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAuxxoBlue Ivy VenturesBragiel BrothersCherry VenturesLifeline Ventures+6 more
Carbon Engineering is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology company, founded in 2009, that develops systems to capture large volumes of CO2 directly from the atmosphere.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechSquamish, CA
David Keith(Founder)Dan Friedmann(CEO)
Co-investorsDesigner FundETCapitalKhosla VenturesLowercarbon CapitalRusheen Capital PartnersWUTIF Capital+7 more
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CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Adam Hearne(Founder)inRoheet Shah(Founder)inROHEET SHAH(Founder)inArchy de Berker(Head of Data \u0026 Machine Learning)Jeremiah SmithYury Oparinin
Co-investorsAera VCBlackbird VenturesBragiel BrothersC3 VenturesMAVA VenturesPioneer+9 more
Biomemory develops DNA-based data storage systems for data centers, offering an alternative storage tier optimized for long-term archival, density, and energy efficiency.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Hyunjun Park(CEO)
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcFifty YearsHemisphere Ventures LLCNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Prefix CapitalZ Venture Capital+3 more
C-Motive designs electric motors and machines for renewable energy generation, electric mobility, and industrial applications, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions through improved efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareMadison, US
DANIEL COLIN LUDOIS(Executive Officer)KATHERINE GERAMITA(Executive Officer)Barbara Ziemer(Executive Officer)in
BoardMATTHEW MAROON(Executive Officer, Director)Justin K. Reed(Executive Officer, Director)JOHANNA WOLFSON(Director)in
Co-investorsAzolla VenturesClean Energy VentureCollaborative FundEvergreen Climate InnovationsExposition VenturesPrime Impact Fund
Commonwealth (commonwealth.im) is a DAO coordination platform; the sources supplied contain no verifiable information about it.
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersCoinbase VenturesIOSG VenturesNascentBreakthrough Energy VenturesFuture Ventures+9 more
Commonwealth (WLTH) is a platform that lets individuals invest in private companies starting at $20, with holdings backed 1:1 by verified equity and the ability to buy and sell without long lock-up periods.
FintechMarketplaces
Co-investorsBlack DragonParaFi CapitalParafi General FundBreakthrough Energy VenturesCoatue ManagementEquinor Ventures+11 more
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)inRobert Mumgaard(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Brunner(Executive Officer)inBob Mumgaard(Founder)inDan Brunner(Founder)Dennis Whyte(Founder)
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+45 more
Electrified Thermal develops an electrically conductive firebrick system called the Joule Hive Thermal Battery that replaces fossil fuel-burning industrial equipment with electric heat storage for heavy industry applications like steel, cement, and chemical production.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergySan Antonio, US
Joey Kabel(Founder)Daniel Stack(Founder)in
BoardHector Abruna(Director)inDaniel Goldman(Director)in
Co-investorsClean Energy VentureClean Energy VenturesGVP ClimateMassVenturesTechEnergy VenturesUTEC Ventures
Emulate builds Organ-on-a-Chip systems, including platforms, consumables, and pre-assembled BioKits with validated human cell models, to support drug discovery research.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Donald Ingber(Founder)inDaniel Levner(Co-Founder & CTO)inJim Corbett(CEO, Board Member)inLorna Ewart(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investors+ND CapitalNorthpond VenturesALS Investment FundAlumni VenturesAlwyn CapitalFourth Realm+4 more
San Francisco, US
Andrea Rocchetto(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundUnruly Capital
Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Brandon Chen(Co-Founder & CEO)inBrian Wyrwas(Co-Founder & CSO)inMichael Selden(Co-Founder & Advisor)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesAurum Venture PartnersBabel VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Draper Associates+11 more
Fork & Good develops cultivated meat technology using a hydroponic system approach that integrates cell biology with farming principles to produce real meat from cells at scale.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTechNutley, US
Gabor Forgacs(Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder)inAndras Forgacs(Partner and co-founder)Niya Sharma(Co-founder)Niyati Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLauren Loktev(Director)
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBBG VenturesCollaborative FundMindshift CapitalThe Venture CollectiveTrue Ventures+1 more
Gathered Foods makes plant-based food products, positioning its brands around vegan eating, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodHeath, US
William Chris Kerr(Executive Officer, Director)Chad Sarno(Director)inMark Langley(Executive Officer)Christine A. Mei(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCourtney Reum(Director)Charles Laue(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationSiddhi CapitalStray Dog CapitalUnovis Asset ManagementBig Idea VenturesCPT Capital+3 more
Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Alexander Lorestani(Founder)inNick Ouzounov(Founder)inNicholas Ouzounov(Founder)
Co-investorsAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalArgonautic VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBoxGroup+19 more
Makes plant-based seafood alternatives from legumes.
Chad Sarno(Founder)in
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalGeneral MillsK2 GlobalUnovis Asset ManagementVegInvestBlue Horizon Corporation+3 more
Helix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBoston, US
Nikolai Eroshenko(CSO)inHannu Rajaniemi(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBeast VenturesChampion Hill VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Fifty Years+15 more
HOLY is a beverage brand that produces syrup-based drinks and branded merchandise for a community-driven "Squad" of consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE
MatzePhilippFrediMathias Horsch(Founder)in
Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALFoodLabsHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalLeft Lane CapitalSimon Capital+5 more
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ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(Founder)inPekka Laurila(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx VenturesDraper AssociatesFOUNDER.orgGen CapitalGeneral CatalystIn-Q-Tel+13 more
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Impossible Metals builds underwater robotic vehicles to collect critical metals from the seabed for clean energy applications, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible extraction practices.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Oliver Gunasekara(CEO)inJason Gillham(Founder)inRenee Grogan(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative Fundfutureland venturesJuniperSoma CapitalY CombinatorZillionize+5 more
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Inner Cosmos develops a minimally invasive brain-computer interface, described as a "digital pill," aimed at treating depression.
Deep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesMental HealthScotts Valley, US
Meron Gribetz(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBrainstorm VenturesDeepwater Asset ManagementKrillion VenturesLool VenturesLoup Ventures
Keel Labs develops seaweed-derived biopolymer fibers for the textile and fashion industries, aiming to reduce reliance on arable land and harmful agricultural inputs.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Tessa Callaghan(Founder)inAleks Gosiewski(Co-founder & CEO)inChris Mekeel(CTO)inDustin Griner(CFO)inAleksandra Gosiewski(Founder)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundHorizons VenturesThird NatureSOSV
Kula Bio develops bacterial propagation and feeding systems that enhance the nitrogen-fixing capabilities of naturally occurring microbes for agricultural applications.
AgTechBiotechNatick, US
Daniel Nocera(Director)Harrison Yoon(CEO / BOD)inWilliam Brady(Founder)Bill Brady(Founder)Kelsey Sakimoto(Founder)
BoardJamie Goldstein(Director)in
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesBoxGroupCollaborative FundEmbark VenturesiSelect FundLowercarbon Capital+4 more
Locus Biosciences develops engineered bacteriophage therapies for treating bacterial infections and conditions in immunology, oncology, and CNS disorders.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRaleigh, US
Paul Garofolo(CEO & Co-founder)NICK TAYLOR(Executive Officer)inNick Conley(Vice President of Technology (Co-founder of EpiBiome, acquired by Locus))in
BoardGEOFFREY GLASS(Director)inDAVID JOHNSTON(Director)BARY BAILEY(Director)
Co-investorsArtis VenturesAbstract VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCDomain AssociatesLongitude CapitalTencent Holdings
Made In Space, Inc. develops 3D printing and manufacturing technology for use in space, having built the first 3D printer to manufacture an object in orbit through a collaboration with NASA.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace Tech
Mike Chen(Cofounder; Director of R&D)Jason Dunn(Cofounder; Director of R&D)inAaron Kemmer(Cofounder; Director of R&D)inMichael Snyder(Cofounder; Director of R&D)in
Co-investorsARC Angel FundSpace CapitalSpaceFundStarbridge Venture Capital LlcVU Venture Partners
Max Space builds expandable space habitats designed to provide large pressurized volume at lower cost for low Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Aaron Kemmer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAurelia FoundryAurum Venture PartnersDraper AssociatesE2MC VenturesEarthrise Ventures+4 more
Woodinville, US
Tony Pan(Founder)inMax Mankin(Founder)
Co-investorsAt One VenturesMetaplanetValo VenturesExtantia CapitalIntellectual Ventures
Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsPine Brook, US
Gabor Forgacs(Founder)inFrancoise Marga(Founder)inKaroly Jakab(Founder)inAnna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)inRex Liu(Executive Officer)David Williamson(CEO)in
Co-investorsArtis VenturesAstanor VenturesBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCollaborative FundHorizons Ventures+7 more
Oasys builds accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and custom homes using space-frame technology and robotic fabrication, with off-site component manufacturing and on-site assembly.
Construction TechPropTechRobotics
Openwater develops an imaging platform using two optical modalities designed to diagnose and monitor diseases at the size and cost of a smartphone.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen(Executive Chairman & Founder)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBold Capital PartnersCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundColterExcel Venture Management+6 more
OpenZeppelin provides smart contract libraries, security audits, and operational tooling for onchain finance across major blockchains.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Demian Brener(Founder)inManuel Araoz(Founder)
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsBoxGroupCoinbase VenturesContinue CapitalDigital Currency GroupDraft Ventures Llc+5 more
Outpost is an advisory and operations team of space-industry veterans that helps space companies grow from concept through scale-up, acquisition, and IPO.
Deep TechSpace TechSanta Monica, US
Jason Dunn(Founder & CEO)inCraig Cummings(Director)Aaron Kemmer(Director)Michael Vergalla(Executive Officer)Amir Blachman(President & COO)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalCrosscourt VenturesDraper AssociatesFJ LabsHAWKTAILIA Seed Ventures+11 more
Berkeley, US
Raymond Weitekamp(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBrandon Simmons(Director)Rakesh Jain(Director)
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesCongruent VenturesFREEFLOWHarmonix FundISVPangaea Ventures Us Inc.+3 more
Quaise Energy develops ultra-deep geothermal drilling using gyrotron-powered millimeter-wave technology to reach depths up to 20 km and temperatures up to 500°C, aiming to build superhot geothermal power plants.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHouston, US
Matt Houde(Founder)inCarlos Araque(Founder)inAaron Mandell(Founder)inPaul Woskov(Founder)
BoardColleen Calhoun(Director)inVinod Khosla(Director)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundFine Structures VenturesHelium-3 VenturesPrelude VenturesTechEnergy VenturesThe Engine Ventures+6 more
SpinLaunch develops a kinetic orbital launch system that uses a rotating accelerator to propel satellites into space at ultra-high speeds, reducing fuel and structural requirements compared to traditional rockets.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Jonathan Yaney(Founder)inMatthew Mejia(Executive Officer)inDavid Wrenn(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKerry Propper(Director)inWen Hsieh(Director)inAntonio Ruiz-Gimenez(Director)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Kleiner PerkinsLauder PartnersLobby CapitalTeam Global+4 more
Strand is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing programmable mRNA therapeutics for cancers and autoimmune diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesBoston, US
Jacob Becraft(CEO, Co-Founder)inTasuku Kitada(President, Head of R&D, Co-founder)inRon Weiss(Scientific Co-founder)inDarrell J. Irvine(Scientific Co-founder)inPrashant Nambiar(Chief Scientific Officer)Ethan Cash(Senior Vice President, Head of Portfolio Management and Program Development)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.FPVLG Technology VenturesPlayground GlobalPotentum PartnersAlix Ventures+5 more
EVERY® manufactures animal-free egg white proteins using precision fermentation technology for food and beverage manufacturers.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechDaly City, US
Arturo Elizondo(Founder)David Anchel(Founder)
Co-investorsBloom8Blue Horizon CorporationQC·VENTURESSpice CapitalVamosVenturesGood Startup+3 more
Thea Energy develops fusion energy systems based on a stellarator architecture that replaces complex 3D magnet coils with arrays of mass-manufacturable planar magnets controlled by software.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Matt Miller(Founder)inBrian Berzin(Founder)David Gates(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesDivergent CapitalEmerald Technology Ventures AgHitachi VenturesLinse Capital+3 more
Trigo aggregates rental payment data to help underwriters assess creditworthiness and enables renters to build credit profiles using housing payment history.
Data & InfrastructureFintechPropTechNew York City, US
Sam Stein(Founder)inAbe Wheeler(Founder)inDaniel Gabay(Founder)Michael Gabay(Founder)
Co-investorsFour Acres CapitalRed Dot Capital PartnersY Combinator83NorthAcacia Venture Capital PartnersAidenlair Capital+12 more
Twelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsMoses Lake, US
Nicholas Flanders(Founder)inEtosha Cave(Founder)inKendra Kuhl(Founder)inAndrew Cleeland(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMarc-Henri Galletti(Director)Nimesh Shah(Director)
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Dolby Family VenturesFifth WallAdvantage Partners Inc.Aera VC+36 more
Tynt develops a patented Reversible Metal Electrodeposition (RME) platform for dynamic dimming and smart tinting of transparent surfaces, ranging from smart eyewear to building facades.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsBoulder, US
Michael McGehee(Chief Scientist)Tyler Hernandez(CEO & Co-founder)inMichael Strand(Cofounder)inAmeen K. Saafir(President)inJohn Dwyer(COO + CPO)in
BoardSebastian Peck(Director)in
Co-investorsAvilaAzolla VenturesBuff Gold VenturesKOMPAS VCPrime Impact FundDisruptive Ventures+3 more
Tynt operates a traffic and monetization platform for publishers.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsVerdex CapitalDisruptive VenturesGreycroftInovia CapitalMetamorphic VenturesPrime Impact Fund
SuperMeat develops cultivated meat products, specifically chicken, using cellular agriculture technology to create animal protein.
BiotechFoodTech
Ido Savir(Founder)Koby Barak(Founder)Shir Friedman(Founder)
Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationGood Seed VenturesSeier CapitalStray Dog CapitalUnovis Asset Management+5 more
Xcimer Energy develops laser-driven inertial fusion technology, aiming to turn decades of fusion research into commercial fusion power plants that provide large-scale electricity while supporting air defense and national security applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyDenver, US
Conner Galloway(Founder)inAlexander Valys(Founder)inBrent Gill(Chief Operating Officer)inGary Sobolevskiy(General Counsel)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesGigascale CapitalLeitmotifLowercarbon CapitalPrelude VenturesWireframe Ventures
ZELP develops technology to measure and reduce methane emissions from the livestock industry.
AgTechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodIoT
Francisco(Co-Founder, CEO)inPatricio(Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsNovo HoldingsCollaborative FundDanone Manifesto Venture
Zero Acre Farms produces cooking oils optimized for chefs and restaurants, using organic fera fruit oil as an alternative to seed oils with superior heat stability, cleaner taste, and healthier fat profiles.
AgTechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US
Jeff Nobbs(Founder)inAnthony Gustin(Founder)Steve Del Cardayre(Founder)
Co-investorsBoxGroupCollaborative FundCornucopian Capital ManagementDesigner FundFifty YearsGolden Ventures+11 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 3
1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 2SatellogicNASDAQ: SATLTrigoacq. by Snappt
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
OpenZeppelin · openzeppelin.com · Sep 22, 2026
Quaise Energy · citybiz.co · Aug 28, 2026
Thea Energy · interestingengineering.com · Aug 19, 2026
Xcimer · techcrunch.com · Aug 15, 2026
Zero Acre Farms · zeroacre.com · Aug 14, 2026
AtmosZero · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 23, 2026
Ammobia · finsmes.com · Jan 14, 2026
Geltor · geltor.com · Oct 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Starlight Ventures made?
- Starlight Ventures has 55 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Starlight Ventures invest at?
- Starlight Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Starlight Ventures's typical check size?
- Starlight Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
- What sectors does Starlight Ventures focus on?
- Starlight Ventures focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Energy, FoodTech, New Materials.
- Where is Starlight Ventures located?
- Starlight Ventures is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Starlight Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Starlight Ventures leads investment rounds.
Co-investors · 10
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.
Baruch Future Ventures is a climate-tech focused family investment firm that backs entrepreneurs building companies in the climate economy.
Gigascale Capital is an early-stage investment firm backing founders building physical systems and infrastructure across energy, factories, supply chains, and infrastructure for climate impact.
Safar Partners is an early-stage technology investment firm that backs startups spun out of leading research universities, primarily MIT, Harvard, and the University of Rochester.
HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.
Neva SGR is the venture capital arm of the Intesa Sanpaolo banking group, investing globally in highly innovative companies and startups across digital transformation, climate/energy, life sciences and aerospace. It manages several funds including Neva First, Neva II and the SEI Fund.
iSelect Fund is a venture investor focused on the convergence of agriculture technology and human health, backing companies that improve nutrition, food affordability and sustainability as well as data and delivery technologies for detecting and treating cardio-metabolic disease.
Innovation Endeavors is an early-stage venture fund that invests in founders and supports venture creation through pre-team and pre-idea programs. The firm provides portfolio companies with access to mentors, advisors, and an entrepreneur ecosystem.
Galaxy is an institutional digital assets and data center company offering trading, lending, asset management, investment banking, staking, custody, and venture investing across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem, along with a strategic expansion into AI/HPC data center infrastructure.
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