StratMinds
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Also known as StratMinds VC 2019
Investment thesis
StratMinds invests in AI through a dual-thesis framework it calls NC × UX. Next-Gen Computing (NC) targets foundational breakthroughs across the applied-AI stack, including model routers, generative AI platforms, and commerce and compute infrastructure. User Experience (UX) backs AI-native products with intuitive interfaces for both human–machine and machine–machine interactions to drive real-world adoption and scalable growth. The firm frames AI as a structural platform shift compounding every few months, arguing early-stage opportunities are often mispriced and under-allocated, creating first-check advantage. It also runs an advisory platform serving sovereigns, corporates, and families through co-investments, venture studios, and joint ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Creator Economy ×2SaaS ×2Crypto & Web3 ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:United States×3Spain×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22019 · 13 dated
Bit2Me is a crypto-asset service provider in Spain offering digital asset trading, custody, and compliance infrastructure for individuals and institutions.
Crypto & Web3FintechMadrid, ES
Leif Ferreira(CEO and Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBBVAInvestcorpTether
Leading consumer digital bank in Spain.
Guillermo Vicandi(Founder)Juan Antonio Rullan de la Mata(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCDN CapitalKAYARoosh VenturesVARIV+2 more
Competera provides an AI-based pricing platform for retailers to set and optimize product prices.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsFlyer One VenturesGeek VenturesGranada FundsICU VenturesVerras Capital LP
Higgsfield is a platform for creating and generating visual content, including images, videos, and cinematic scenes using AI models.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Gatos, US
Alex Mashrabov(Founder & CEO)inYerzat Dulat(Executive Officer, Director)inMahi De Silva(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAccelAlpha Intelligence CapitalAlpha Square GroupAngel Collective Opportunity FundBitkraft Esports VenturesBroadLight Capital+12 more
MaintainX provides an AI-powered computerized maintenance management system and asset management platform designed for deskless frontline workers in industrial and operational settings.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US
Chris Turlica(CEO and Co-Founder)inHugo Dozois-Caouette(CTO and Co-Founder)inStefan Cristian Turlica(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Haase(Founder)in
BoardCharles Reim(Director)Byron Deeter(Director)in
Co-investorsAmity VenturesAugust CapitalBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersCategory VenturesCrew Capital+8 more
Shapes XR is a platform for teams to design, prototype, and publish spatial experiences in 3D and mixed reality environments.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work
Inga Petryaevskaya(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlyer One VenturesGeek VenturesHartmann CapitalLeta CapitalSupernode GlobalTriptyq Capital+1 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioKlarnaNYSE: KLAR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
MaintainX · newmarketpitch.com · Jul 13, 2026
Higgsfield AI · masternodeai.com · Jul 2, 2026
Competera · competera.ai · Jul 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StratMinds made?
- StratMinds has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does StratMinds invest at?
- StratMinds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does StratMinds focus on?
- StratMinds focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is StratMinds located?
- StratMinds is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does StratMinds lead rounds?
- Yes, StratMinds leads investment rounds.
- Who does StratMinds co-invest with?
- StratMinds most often shares deals with Flyer One Ventures, Founders Circle Capital, Geek Ventures, among 42 tracked co-investors.
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