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Studio Management LLC

Venture studio

New York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked

Not to be confused with Studio Management (Crossover fund · New York, US)

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Investment thesis

LOTUS combines long-term technology investing with hands-on experience building AI companies, positioning itself as an operator-investor rather than an outside observer of the AI transition. Building on the founders' experience creating Sentieo, an AI-native financial research platform, the firm deploys purpose-built AI systems that continuously process the information landscape to surface early insight ahead of consensus. It both invests behind these signals and builds original companies from scratch when it identifies unmet needs at the intersection of technology and society. The firm emphasizes that its AI conviction comes from having built, deployed, and competed with these systems directly.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
20
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 17 of 20 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×4Developer Tools ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Future of Work ×3SaaS ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3

HQs:United States×9Algeria×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 13 portfolio companies
23%
solo founders
3 of 13 mapped founding teams
61%
repeat founders
of 18 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×32 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data

Brown University ×2Harvard University ×2Stanford University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with field-of-study data

Economics ×5Computer Science ×4Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2Finance & Accounting ×2

Investments · 20 tracked

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By year:2021 · 22016 · 12014 · 14 dated

Braid Healthbraid.healthin

Braid Health combines AI imaging copilots with board-certified radiologists to provide second opinions on MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans, along with AI-generated explanations and workflow tools.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Kevin Quennesson(Founder)in

Co-investorsBronze InvestmentsJazzya InvestmentsLux CapitalMyelin VCStudio ManagementKdT Ventures

Citriniresearchcitriniresearch.com

Citrini Research publishes insights on thematic equity investing and global macro trading, using a cross-asset approach to identify actionable trade ideas for investors and market participants.

FintechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsStudio Management

Clairgetclair.comin

Clair provides embedded On-Demand Pay infrastructure that payroll and workforce platforms integrate into their products so employees can access earned wages early.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechNew York City, US

Nico Simko(Founder)inAlex Kostecki(Founder)inErich Nussbaumer(Founder)

Co-investorsavraCameron VenturesExpansion CapitalFounder CollectiveStudio ManagementUpfront Ventures+6 more

DocSenddocsend.comacquired by Dropbox

Document sharing and analytics service; acquired by Dropbox.

Dave Koslow(Founder)inRuss Heddleston(Founder)Tony Cassanego(Founder)

Co-investorsAugust CapitalCowboy VenturesDCM VenturesLerer HippeauStudio ManagementUncork Capital+1 more

Fluxflux.aiin𝕏

Flux develops a browser-based tool for hardware design collaboration that enables teams to work together efficiently.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareSan Francisco, US

Matthias Wagner(Founder)inLance Cassidy(Founder)in

Co-investors53 Stations8VCBain Capital VenturesBehind Genius VenturesCapital B Private HoldingsEssence Venture Capital+4 more

Function Healthfunctionhealth.comin𝕏

Function Health provides routine whole-body lab testing, advanced imaging, and access to top doctors to help individuals achieve preventive health awareness and disease avoidance.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Mark Hyman(Founder)inJonathan Swerdlin(Co-founder and CEO)inPranitha Patil(Co-founder and chief business officer)inSeth Weisfeld(Co-founder and chief design officer)inDan Swerdlin(Co-founder and general counsel)inEmi Gal(CEO, Ezra)in

Co-investors1843 Capital53 StationsAble PartnersAgeTech CapitalAglae VenturesAlumni Ventures+37 more

Human Securityhumansecurity.comin𝕏Jun 2014

HUMAN is a cybersecurity company focused on detecting and stopping automated bot attacks and digital fraud.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrooklyn, US

Ashur Kalb(Executive Officer)Tamer Hassan(Founder)inMichael Tiffany(Founder)inDan Kaminsky(Founder)Ash Kalb(Founder)in

BoardSteven Fredrick(Director)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalCanaan PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Evolution VC PartnersGrit Capital PartnersGula Tech Adventures+10 more

Hungrytryhungry.comin

HUNGRY provides office food solutions and catering services, partnering with local chefs and restaurants to supply meals to corporate clients.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good

Jeff Grass(Founder)in

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesGaingelsKoru CapitalMotley Fool Ventures+3 more

Jane Technologiesiheartjane.comJul 2021

Santa Cruz, US

Socrates Rosenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)inAbraham Rosenfeld(Director)Nicholas Deans(Director)Ly Tran(Director)

Co-investorsArtemis Growth PartnersDelta Emerald VenturesMoore Venture PartnersSilverleaf Venture Partners, LLCStudio ManagementThird Point Ventures+5 more

Lightning Labslightning.engineeringin𝕏Mar 2016

Lightning Terminal is a web-based dashboard and management platform for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators that simplifies node management and provides liquidity tools.

Crypto & Web3FintechPalo Alto, US

Elizabeth Stark(Founder)Olaoluwa Osuntokun(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCraft VenturesDigital Currency GroupHivemind Ventures, LlcM13RRE Ventures+13 more

Littlebirdlittlebird.ai

Littlebird is an AI personal assistant that observes a user's screen, meetings, messages, docs and connected apps to build a unified memory of their work, then answers questions, drafts content, prepares meeting notes, and takes actions across those tools.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Alap

Co-investorsStudio Management

Massivejoinmassive.comin𝕏

Massive is a web access API that routes HTTP requests through millions of opted-in volunteer devices in 195+ countries, letting AI agents, models, and data pipelines fetch live web content, render JavaScript-heavy pages, and retrieve structured search results with geo-targeting.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Jason Grad(Founder)inBrian Kennish(Founder)

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesPoint72 VenturesStudio ManagementTrousdale VenturesGotham VenturesGreen Visor Capital+1 more

Outieoutie.life

Outie was a social discovery service for finding local activities and events — such as drinks, run clubs, and art shows — and the people to do them with, focused on the San Francisco area.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsStudio Management

Prlsprls.co

Pearls of Wisdom offers a product that helps brands control how AI assistants like ChatGPT represent their products and services, addressing issues such as inaccurate information, missed customer leads, and competitor visibility.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsStudio Management

Sentieosentieo.com

Sentieo, a US company, provides a financial research and data platform for equity analysts and investors.

PropTechSan Francisco, US

Alap Shah(Director)Naman Shah(Founder)inDAVID LICHTBLAU(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardERIC BYUNN(Director)in

Co-investors500 GlobalCapital B Private HoldingsClocktower VenturesStudio ManagementCentana Growth PartnersCentana Partners+1 more

Smartcutstrysmartcuts.comin𝕏Seed

Smartcuts is a Chrome extension that automatically converts user actions like clicks and typing into replayable automations.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkNew York City, US

Brian Noguchi(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorHOF CapitalKleiner PerkinsRomulus CapitalTossell

Takethesistakethesis.com

Clarity is a nootropic supplement from Thesis formulated with ingredients such as CDP Choline, Lion's Mane, Panax Ginseng, and caffeine to support focus, mental clarity, and neuroplasticity.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesEvolution VC PartnersREDO VenturesStudio ManagementECP GrowthTrust Ventures

Thistlethistle.coin𝕏

Thistle makes and delivers plant-forward, organic meals and juices designed for health and sustainability.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness

Ashwin Cheriyan(Founder)inShiri Avnery(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAtento CapitalBloom8GroundForce CapitalMontage CapitalNew Ground Ventures+3 more

Yassiryassir.comin𝕏Oct 2021

Yassir operates a super app platform with multiple services across African markets.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityAlgeria, DZ

Noureddine Tayebi(Founder)inel mahdi Yettou(Founder)inMahdi Yettou(Founder)

BoardLars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen(Director)

Co-investorsWndrCoAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBond Capital ManagementDN CapitalEndeavor Catalyst+25 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Pearls of Wisdom

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

DocSendacq. by Dropbox

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Studio Management LLC made?
Studio Management LLC has 20 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Studio Management LLC invest at?
Studio Management LLC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Studio Management LLC focus on?
Studio Management LLC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Studio Management LLC located?
Studio Management LLC is headquartered in New York, US.
Who does Studio Management LLC co-invest with?
Studio Management LLC most often shares deals with Studio Management, Evolution VC Partners, Alumni Ventures, among 118 tracked co-investors.

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