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Venture capitalActively deployingMenlo Park · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Ten VC backs brilliant founders developing breakthrough deep-science and deep-technology companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to help them accelerate and de-risk from the first meeting. Its focus spans breakthrough applications of deep science (biomanufacturing, next-generation chemistry, techbio, synthetic biology, AI/ML for life sciences), the industrial new normal (automation, advanced manufacturing and supply chains, autonomous systems, fintech/insurtech), new infrastructure and tools (advanced computing, big-data storage, development tools), and global strategic areas and consumer mega-trends such as cybersecurity, defense, energy transition, natural resources, sustainability, longevity, and space tech. The firm leverages strategic networks of scouts, industry leaders, functional experts, and technology specialists.
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Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 8 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Digital Health ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×7Germany×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22022 · 12015 · 14 dated
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
BackOps builds an AI-native operations platform that ingests a company's standard operating procedures and deploys agents to execute back-office workflows across systems like ERPs, carrier APIs, email, and Slack, routing exceptions to the right people.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Henry Ou(Founder)inSean McCarthy(Founder)inChang Hao Ou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Co-investorsConstruct CapitalGradient VenturesInsight PartnersTheory VenturesRedpoint Ventures
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Cascade Bio develops enzyme immobilization technology ("Body Armor"), a silica-based coating applied to glass-bead supports that stabilizes enzymes so they last longer and tolerate harsher conditions than other cell-free solutions.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsDenver, US
James Weltz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Rosay(Co-founder)in
BoardJared Campbell(Director)
Co-investors1Flourish CapitalAmplify.LACool Climate CollectiveEndurance28Range VCSpacecadet Ventures+4 more
Clearspace advocates for reduced screen time in childhood and promotes outdoor activity and unstructured play.
ConsumerImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US
Royce Branning(Founder)inOliver Hill(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCaladanCapitalize VCCojourn CompaniesDream MachineElementum Ventures+10 more
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
GiveCard is a platform for managing money movement through card issuing, bank transfers, and fund disbursement.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSaaSNew York, US
Anna PetersoninGamamada Lurein Perera(Executive Officer, Director)Diksha Thach(Executive Officer)
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Co-investorsInfinity VenturesSSC Venture Partners
heyData offers a compliance platform combining software and expert support to manage frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and the EU AI Act, covering information security, data protection, and AI governance.
CybersecurityLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsRiverside Acceleration CapitalRAC
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Myriad Genetics is a genetic testing and precision medicine company that delivers molecular diagnostic test results across hereditary cancer risk, reproductive health, oncology, urology, and mental health.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSalt Lake City, US
Richard Marsh(Executive Officer)Lawrence C. Best(Director)W. Lloyd Sanders(Executive Officer)Dennis Langer(Director)Mark C. Capone(Executive Officer, Director)S. Louise Phanstiel(Director)
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Pharmesol builds a network of AI agents that automate manual, fragmented processes across healthcare systems and workflows, aiming to make medications safer and easier for patients and clinicians.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechCoppell, US
Saumya Rawat(Director)inSiyeon Park(Executive Officer)Evan Feldman(Director)
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Arthur VenturesUpdata Partners
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
PartnerDaniel Ramirez· solo GP
Tesora provides AI agents that assist actuaries at property and casualty insurers, reinsurers, and managing general agents by automating data assembly, method execution, and rating deployment while keeping actuarial decision-making under human control, with deployment on the client's infrastructure and full data privacy protections.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Vivek Rao(Founder)inFederico Reyes Gomez(Founder)inFrancis Days(Executive Officer)Mrithyunjaya Annapragada(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Otis(Executive Officer)Kenneth Rugg(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzDeVCFoundation CapitalGrowing Well Partners, LLCPJC
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBackOps · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 12, 2026
heyData · thesaasnews.com · Jan 30, 2026
GiveCard · fintech.global · Jun 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ten VC made?
- Ten VC has 21 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Ten VC invest at?
- Ten VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Ten VC's typical check size?
- Ten VC typically writes checks of $250K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Ten VC focus on?
- Ten VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Longevity, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Ten VC located?
- Ten VC is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does Ten VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Ten VC leads investment rounds.
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