Theory Forge Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingTustin · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Theory Forge Ventures backs ambitious founders using AI to build transformative companies. The firm concentrates its investment activity on startups where artificial intelligence is central to the product or business, supporting entrepreneurs aiming to change the world through AI-driven approaches.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1Creator Economy ×1Defense Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
9 Mothers builds counter-drone defense systems that enable rapid deployment of point defense at infantry-mobile scale.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTAustin, US
Russell Smith(Founder / CEO)inRoman Khomenko(Founder)inBogdan Pyzh(Co-Founder, COO)in
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorDaft CapitalSterling RoadStreamlined Ventures
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
Clouted operates a "Virality Engine" that uses AI agents to produce and distribute native short-form video clips at scale across social and paid channels, drawing on a network of video editors and creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
Co-investorsAppWorks Ventures
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
Gumloop is a platform for building and deploying AI agents that automate business tasks such as data analysis, customer support, CRM management, and meeting preparation.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Max Brodeur-Urbas(Founder)inRahulRahul Behal(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsBoxGroupFirst Round CapitalImmad AkhundLudlow VenturesWndrCoY Combinator+2 more
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
PartnerBen Parr· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies9 Mothers · inc.com · Jun 25, 2026
Gumloop · techfundingnews.com · Mar 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Theory Forge Ventures made?
- Theory Forge Ventures has 19 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Theory Forge Ventures focus on?
- Theory Forge Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
- Where is Theory Forge Ventures located?
- Theory Forge Ventures is headquartered in Tustin, US.
- Who does Theory Forge Ventures co-invest with?
- Theory Forge Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, BoxGroup, First Round Capital, among 10 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 22
Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.
Index Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Seed to IPO and beyond, including through its dedicated seed fund Index Origin.
Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.
Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders building across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, energy and resilience, and health and bio.
SV Angel is an investment firm that partners with and supports founders building transformative companies, providing long-term backing and close advisory relationships.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders, known for early investments including leading Twitter's Series B in 2008.
True Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with operations based in Silicon Valley.
Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in the technology sector.
DST Global is a global internet-focused investment firm that backs fast-growing, high-value internet companies. It does not solicit or accept retail investors.
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm investing in the top Y Combinator startups.
Emergence Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders building B2B software companies, from early-stage cloud and SaaS pioneers to AI-native innovators.
▶10 more co-investors
Kapor CapitalFloodgateUlu VenturesKortschak Investments L.P.MatrixGSV AccelerationXtripe AngelsSunshine LakeDay One VenturesUntapped Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Theory Forge Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Theory Forge Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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