Story Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as STORY VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC · Story Ventures Pilot Vehicle
Investment thesis
Story Ventures backs founders tackling audacious and technically complex problems, structuring its focus around three tiers of deep technical expertise. The first is sensory systems, covering the digitization of data via hardware sensors and software that forms the foundation of machine intelligence, including the capture of proprietary data. The second is data processing, the middleware systems that organize, aggregate, cleanse, and structure raw data into usable assets. The third is machine intelligence, complex software applications and artificial intelligence that leverage newly accessible proprietary data to improve decision-making and outcomes across many of the world's hardest problems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 16 of 42 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Enterprise Software ×5Fintech ×5Healthtech ×5Digital Health ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Medical Devices ×2
HQs:United States×15Colombia×1
Investments · 42 tracked
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10Beauty operates robotic manicure stations using single-use pod technology and proprietary nail-strengthening polishes.
ConsumerHealthtechRoboticsWestwood, US
Alex Shashou(Founder & CEO)
ApplePie Capital provides franchise financing and lending solutions to franchisees and franchise brands.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Steve Pelletier(Director)Denise Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)inZaw Thet(Director)
BoardFrank Rotman(Director)
Christine Rogers(Executive Officer)Corey Kossack(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Yomak(Director)Jason Riedel(Executive Officer)
Empo Health develops in-home health monitoring devices for diabetic patients and healthcare providers to improve care outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Empo Health provides remote monitoring tools for diabetic patients at risk of foot ulcers, including an imaging scale and patient monitoring service that enables providers to track foot health and detect issues earlier.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
FreightWaves is a news and editorial publication covering logistics, supply chains, and freight transportation sectors.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChattanooga, US
Craig Fuller(Founder and CEO)
Adobe is a multinational software company that develops creative, design, and business productivity applications.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise Software
Motorq provides AI-powered analytics and workflow software that transforms connected vehicle data for fleet operators, dealers, and automotive businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arun Rajagopalan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ashwin Raja(Executive Officer, Director)in
NewtonX provides expert network and primary research data to enterprises for strategic insights and market intelligence.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechNew York, US
Germain Chastel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Rebecca Minguela(Director)Sascha Eder(Founder & CEO)Wes Barton(Director)Jeremy Wood(Co-founder)Sascha Hoffman(Founder & CEO)
Particle Health provides secure healthcare data access and interoperability services, enabling analysis and actionable insights across healthcare platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechBrooklyn, US
Greene Taylor(Director)Dan Horbatt(Executive Officer, Director)Troy Bannister(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PhoodSolutions uses computer vision and data analytics to help food service operators optimize menu performance, labor management, and reduce food waste and costs.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechFoodTechBoston, US
Standard AI provides computer vision intelligence for physical retail stores using existing camera infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Jordan Fisher(Founder/CEO)inJohn Novak(Founder/Head of Hardware Engineering)inMichael Suswal(Founder/COO)inDavid Valdman(Founder)in
FutureLot is a housing development platform that helps homeowners plan accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGovTechPropTech
Huntington, US
Enrique Nagle(Director)Dirk Shaw(Executive Officer, Director)Anthony Iacovone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Daniel Meehan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Aurora, US
WASIF T KHAN(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of Issuer)SYED BABAR ABBAS(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Issuer)
Emily Hochman(Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Story Ventures invest at?
- Story Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Story Ventures's typical check size?
- Story Ventures typically writes checks of $1.5M.
- What sectors does Story Ventures focus on?
- Story Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, IoT.
- Where is Story Ventures located?
- Story Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Story Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Story Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBrian Yormak: Story Ventures
Sutton Capital: THE INVESTOR with Joel Palathinkal · Brian Yormak
Story Ventures Jake Yormak on first check investing, changing round dynamics and New York ecosystem
The BARE Ventures Podcast · Jake Yormak
An Intro to Story Ventures, With Brian Yormak
Mindset Startup Academy - Verlin Gradney · Brian Yormak
Meet the VC: Brian Yormak of Story Ventures
Early Growth · Brian Yormak
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Co-investors · 9
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Fontinalis Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups working on mobility, industrial innovation, and energy.
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.
HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.
EVE Atlas is an Atlanta-based firm focused on the logistics, aerospace, and defense sectors. Its homepage provides little additional detail about its investment model or activities.
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