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Valhalla Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

Also known as VALHALLA VENTURES MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

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Investment thesis

Valhalla Ventures partners with founders building companies with enduring competitive moats, investing from inception through the Seed stage with checks of up to $10M. The firm backs technically ambitious ventures across areas such as space, energy, artificial intelligence, defense and biotech.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$10M
HQ
New York, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2020
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$209.8M
VC funds
15
Tracked investments
18
Unicorns
1

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 16 of 18 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×4Gaming ×4Consumer ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Biotech ×2Longevity ×2

HQs:United States×10

Investments · 18 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12024 · 32023 · 32022 · 29 dated

The Game Bandthegameband.comin𝕏✓ verified

The Game Band is a game development studio that designs and builds video games.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Sam Rosenthal(CEO / Creative Director)in

Co-investorsMakers FundMatthew BallNetEase

Starpath Roboticsstarpath.spaceSeed · Aug 2024 · $12M

Burlingame, US

MIHIR VIJAY GONDHALEKAR(Director)Saurav Shroff(Founder)in

Board seatRohan Pujara· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlpha FundsBalerion Space VenturesCrucible CapitalFusionGoAhead VenturesHummingbird Ventures+4 more

1v1Me1v1me.com𝕏

1v1Me is a platform that allows users to stake money on esports matches as a legal alternative to esports betting, available across all 50 U.S. states.

Gaming

Alexander Emmanuel(Founder)in

Co-investorsConductive VenturesFJ LabsLightShed VenturesVillage GlobalBettor CapitalCoVenture+3 more

After Thoughtafter-thought.ai

After Thought is a private interdisciplinary research lab working on new approaches in artificial intelligence and computational cognitive science.

AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundNKECHI IREGBULEM

Arda Therapeuticsardatx.comin𝕏Oct 2024 · $43M

Arda develops therapeutics using single-cell computational biology to target and eliminate pathogenic cells in chronic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthLongevityMedical DevicesAustin, US

Adam Freund(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inRemi-Martin Laberge(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in

BoardVineeta Agarwala(Director)in

Co-investorsage1Alumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzGV (Google Ventures)Olima VenturesStrawberry Creek Ventures+5 more

Autonomyautonomybio.com

Autonomy Bio is a biotech company developing drugs targeting human aging to extend healthy lifespan.

BiotechLongevitySan Francisco, US

Co-investorsage1Kleiner PerkinsSoftBank Group

ByteBrewbytebrew.ioOct 2022 · $4M

ByteBrew is a game analytics platform that provides mobile game developers with real-time player data analysis, monetization insights, and attribution tracking to optimize game performance and user engagement.

Data & InfrastructureGaming

Cameron Hozouri(Cofounder)inKian Hozouri(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsKonvoy VenturesNode CapitalValhalla Partners

Deterrencedeterrence.comin

Deterrence builds an autonomous manufacturing platform that combines line sensors, robotic task automation, machine vision inspection, and AI-driven optimization to run and improve factory production.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechRoboticsWashington, US

Henry Olgers(Founder)in

Co-investorsImpatient VenturesNEW VISTA CAPITALRiot VenturesSilent Ventures

DigiBuilddigibuild.comin𝕏

DigiBuild is a construction procurement platform that helps general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners source materials, reduce costs, and maintain project timelines.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMiami, US

Robert Salvador(Founder)inApril Moss(Co-Founder & former COO / Chief Customer Officer)inIvan Franco(Founder)in

Co-investorsPICUS CAPITALDraper AssociatesCathexis VenturesChain ReactionEmerging VenturesHelium-3 Ventures+10 more

Jazajazaenergy.com

Jaza is a utility company providing decentralized energy across Sub-Saharan Africa, combining hardware, software, and local talent into a distribution network.

CleantechEnergyImpact & Social Good

Sebastian Manchester(Founder)in

Co-investorsCeniarthEast Valley VenturesMaple Leaf AngelsShell FoundationNew Brunswick Innovation Foundation

K2 Spacek2space.ioin𝕏Seed · Oct 2023 · $7M

The page is an online gambling/betting operator ("OK9") targeting Vietnamese players, offering sports betting, online casino, slots, fish-shooting games, lottery, and card games.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechWest Hollywood, US

Neeldev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karandev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karan Kunjur(Founder)inNeel Kunjur(CTO, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesAlso CapitalAsymmetric Capital PartnersCapitalGFirst Round CapitalICONIQ+18 more

Lumarilumari.aiinMay 2023 · $1.6M

Lumari builds an AI-native software platform that automates procurement and sourcing operations for supply chain management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Eshani Mehta(Founder)inSam Lamba(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorSterling RoadAgrolimen VenturesEight CapitalKonvoy VenturesLondon Venture Partners+2 more

Metalwaremetalware.comin𝕏Jul 2026

Metalware provides autonomous binary security testing for firmware without requiring source code, hardware, or test harnesses.

CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US

Ryan Chow(Founder)inAndrew Nedea(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAlso CapitalCommodity CapitalCountdown CapitalEight Capital+11 more

Stadium Livestadiumverse.comin𝕏Jul 2022 · $10M

Stadium Live is a gamified social sports platform aimed at younger sports and culture fans, combining sports content with interactive social and reward features.

ConsumerSocialSports Tech

Co-investors6th Man VenturesIntonation VenturesMaple VCOriginsPosition VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)+2 more

Tasker AItasker.aiin𝕏Seed

Tasker AI is an AI assistant that handles complex work and personal tasks through multi-step execution from a single user command.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Ahmed AJ(Founder)in

Co-investorsDepartment of XYZEx/AntePioneerUDHCVenture Dept.Y Combinator+19 more

Triumph Labstriumphlabs.comMay 2023 · $14M

Triumph Labs operates consumer entertainment and commerce products, including a competitive strategy gaming platform (Arcade) and a collectibles product (Rips) focused on cards.

ConsumerE-commerceGamingSan Francisco, US

Jake Brooks(Founder)inJared Geller(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Brooks(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBoxGroupEpakon CapitalFlux CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMulticoin CapitalMVP Ventures+7 more

Truffletruffle.net𝕏

Truffle makes the Truffle1, a hardware device that runs a personal AI assistant entirely on-device with local processing and no cloud dependency.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware

Austin Hallock(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzIntel CapitalLytical Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Valhalla Ventures made?
Valhalla Ventures has 18 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Valhalla Ventures invest at?
Valhalla Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Valhalla Ventures's typical check size?
Valhalla Ventures typically writes checks of $10M.
What sectors does Valhalla Ventures focus on?
Valhalla Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Valhalla Ventures located?
Valhalla Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Valhalla Ventures lead rounds?
Valhalla Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Valhalla Ventures co-invest with?
Valhalla Ventures most often shares deals with First Round Capital, GoAhead Ventures, Hummingbird Ventures, among 31 tracked co-investors.

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