London · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Also known as VALIA VENTURES LIMITED
Investment thesis
Valia is a generalist, multi-stage venture firm that invests in bold founders with large visions from the earliest stages of company building. It operates three sequential funds: a Pre-Seed Fund writing $50K-$250K first checks at formation, an Early-Stage Fund writing $250K-$1.5M first checks in Seed and Series A rounds with follow-on reserves, and an Opportunity Fund investing up to $50M in mature companies (Series B onward) and situations outside the traditional venture model. The firm stays sector-agnostic, betting on teams building at the intersection of categories, and aims to be a long-term partner across a company's lifecycle. Most of its portfolio is US-based, but it also pursues opportunities in Europe and emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 47 of 63 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×24Enterprise Software ×15Healthtech ×14SaaS ×11Fintech ×8Digital Health ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×5Data & Infrastructure ×5
HQs:United States×33Austria×1Egypt×1United Kingdom×1Kenya×1Mongolia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 33 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×163 founders×24+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 33 founders with education data
UCL ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Linzer Technikum ×2McGill University ×2Northwestern University ×2Signature Learning School ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×3Dropbox ×2Meta ×2NVIDIA ×2Rupa Health ×2UCL ×2World Economic Forum ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 33 with degree data)
Investments · 63 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12021 · 42018 · 12017 · 17 dated
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzBling CapitalCoatue Management+35 more
1001.ai provides AI-powered operational intelligence software for complex infrastructure systems including ports, airports, and energy grids.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh(Founder)
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystCIVLux Capital
Los Angeles, US
Aaron Esagoff(Executive Officer, Director)Remy Porsella(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeFernbrook Capital ManagementWilshire Lane CapitalFearless Fund
Amera Health Solutions provides a data integration platform that connects fragmented claims processing systems for health plans.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechInsurTechNew York City, US
Deep Kapur(Founder)inLouise Tanski(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Apollo Atomics develops compact nuclear power systems designed for rapid deployment.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyBoston, US
Assil Halimi(Founder)inDrew Walker(Co-Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsFifty YearsKima VenturesOrange CollectivePerceptive Ventures Management Company, LlcScribble VenturesY Combinator
Built Robotics develops autonomous robotics systems for solar energy installation, specifically for piling, trenching, and safety applications in solar farm construction.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareRoboticsUnited States, US
Noah Ready-Campbell(Founder & CEO)
BoardForest Baskett(Director)in
Co-investorsBuilding VenturesCalibrate VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Next47Perot Jain+6 more
Cara develops domain-specific AI software for insurance agencies and brokerages, combining insurance industry expertise with artificial intelligence to modernize insurance operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTech
Co-investorsNew Stack VenturesV1 VCKearny Jackson
Caseflood.ai provides intake software for high-end law firms, helping them manage client onboarding and case intake processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US
Ethan Hilton(Founder)inTolen Schreid(Founder)in
Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAmino CapitalElevation CapitalRebel Fund
Cobalt provides portfolio monitoring and data analytics software for private capital fund managers across venture, buyout, growth equity, infrastructure, and other investment strategies.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSBoston, US
Jason Weinstein(Chief Executive Officer)Emily Monaghan(Chief Technology Officer / Chief Product Officer)
Co-investorsFINTOP CapitalTechstarsSequoia Capital
DermBiont develops SM-030, a topical drug candidate targeting melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, by inhibiting PKC-beta to address the underlying cause of hyperpigmentation.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesBoston, US
Robert Brucker(Executive Officer)Karl R. Beutner(Executive Officer, Director)Nichola Eliovits(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Dawson(Executive Officer)
BoardWilder Ramsey(Director)inJennifer Lee(Director)
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcJoyance PartnersOlive Tree CapitalStart CapitalToba CapitalNewpath Partners
Diagon operates a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of surplus manufacturing equipment to address supply chain inefficiencies and support reshoring trends in North America.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesMarketplacesAlameda, US
Will Drewery(CEO / Founder)inShri Muthu(Co-Founder & CTO)Greg Smyth(Co-Founder & VP of Supply Chain)Clara Bradley(Co-Founder & Head of Design)
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureREFASHIOND VenturesTechstarsThe Westly Group
Eloquent AI builds an enterprise AI platform that automates customer operations and agent tasks for regulated industries like banking, insurance, and fintech.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Tugce Bulut(Founder)inAldo Lipani(Founder)in
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersHomebrewMetis VenturesRevo CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator+5 more
Mello builds AI agents that automate back-office healthcare operations, working across EMRs, payer portals, labs, and faxes to read, decide, and complete tasks like insurance authorizations and documentation.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsKicker VenturesTau Ventures
Enigma develops software-defined autonomous aircraft for cargo delivery, sensing, and communications missions in remote, austere, and contested environments.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareBurlington, US
Co-investorsCybernetix VenturesTechstars
ENTER provides healthcare payment solutions that help medical providers accelerate revenue collection and increase earnings through revenue cycle management and patient collections services.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechSaaS
John RussellJordan Jordan KelleyJordan Kelley
Co-investors500 Global
Framework provides software-orchestrated apparel manufacturing and fulfillment in the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise Software
Co-investorsDISCIPULUS VENTURES
FutureClinic provides direct messaging access to licensed U.S. doctors for ongoing personal healthcare at a fixed monthly subscription price, with AI-assisted intake to reduce administrative burden and ensure unbiased medical advice.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Nabil Belahouane(Co-Founder)inHassan Mirza(Founder)inUsama Syed(Founder)inDr. Riyan Moussaoui(Founder)
Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalY Combinator
Co-investorsRackhouse Venture Management LpWayfinder Ventures
Humane was a consumer hardware startup founded by former Apple executives that developed the Ai Pin, a screenless wearable AI device.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsKindred VenturesNext VenturesSoftBank GroupTiger Global ManagementTop Tier Capital Partners
HP IQ is an AI orchestrator positioned at the center of a workplace's data and devices, presented as the foundation of HP's workplace evolution.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Bethany Bongiorno (she/her)(Founder)
Legacy is a men's fertility and reproductive health company that provides sperm testing, analysis, and banking services.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Khaled Kteily(Founder)inSarah Steinle(Founder)in
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeOyster VenturesSamsung NextThe MBA FundTq Ventures LlcTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)+7 more
Lendtable provides cash advances to employees to enable them to contribute to their 401(k) plans and capture employer matching contributions, recouping its costs from a portion of the vested match earnings.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Sheridan Clayborne(Founder)inMitchell Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsDragon CapitalFiDi VenturesOpen Opportunity FundWestern Technology InvestmentY CombinatorGreen Visor Capital+2 more
Logic is a production AI platform where teams write a natural language spec that is turned into a spec-driven agent with typed REST APIs, auto-generated tests, version control, and multi-model routing across providers like GPT, Claude, and Gemini.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeattle, US
Steve Krenzel(Founder)inJess Garms(Founder)in
Co-investorsAudacious8VCAlumni VenturesBison VenturesGeneral CatalystKhosla Ventures+1 more
Manara provides bilingual upskilling and reskilling training for teams in MENA in AI, cloud, and digital skills, partnering with governments, foundations, and organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Iliana Montauk(Founder)inLaila Abudahi(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Mecha Health develops foundation models for radiology that generate complete diagnostic reports from medical images using vision-language AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Ahmed Abdulaal(Founder)inHugo Fry(Founder)inAyodeji Ijishakin(Founder)inNina Montaña Brown(Founder)in
Co-investorsMyAsiaVCY Combinator468 CapitalReach Capital
Mello provides AI agents that automate operational workflows in healthcare by handling tasks across EMRs, payer portals, labs, and fax systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Co-investorsPeak XV Partners
Metorial provides a platform for enterprises to connect AI agents and employees to 1,000+ integrations and internal tools with built-in governance, access control, and security.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareVienna, AT
Karim (Wen) Rahme(Founder)inTobias Herber(Founder)in
Co-investorsOrange CollectiveY Combinator
Minly is a marketplace connecting fans with celebrities and content creators for personalized video messages and direct engagement.
Creator EconomyMarketplaces
Khaled Zaki(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesBY Venture PartnersCapria VenturesFoundation VenturesGlobal Ventures
Naadam sources and produces cashmere products from Mongolia, using hand-combing methods to ensure animal welfare and sustainability.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsMongolia, MN
Matthew ScanlanDiederik RijsemusKyle Fisher(Director)
BoardShad Azimi(Director)
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalMagic HourMaywic Select InvestmentsReshapeSocial Starts+2 more
Native Voice operates an on-demand voice services library letting users reach branded voice assistants across audio devices.
Denver, US
John Goscha(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpBantam GroupFirst Star VenturesMaccabee VenturesPJCTech Square Ventures+4 more
Proven Skincare provides personalized skincare routines for acne-prone skin based on a science-backed quiz assessment.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Amy Yuan(Founder)inMing Zhao(Founder)inMINGSHU ZHAO(Executive Officer, Director)ZAOSHI YUAN(Executive Officer, Director)LUKE WESTON(Executive Officer)
BoardAKASH BEDI(Director)
Co-investorsMindset VentureY CombinatorJam Fund
Co-investorsAera VCLMNT VenturesOceans VenturesPredictive VC
Reef.ai builds predictive AI and a foundational data layer for AI agents that help teams leverage customer data for growth, risk management, and renewal prediction.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHonolulu, US
Brent Grimes(Founder)in
Co-investorsDig Ventures Management LimitedStruck CapitalSilicon Road Ventures
Relativity Space develops Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for efficiency and scalability, serving government entities, telecommunications companies, and commercial customers for space access missions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Tim Ellis(Founder/CEO)inJordan Noone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Schmidt(CEO)in
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital PartnersCoatue ManagementDas & Co.Ethos VCEvolution VC Partners+16 more
Seed develops clinically studied probiotic and prebiotic formulations designed to support digestive health and overall wellness through proprietary delivery technology that protects beneficial bacteria through the digestive tract.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Ara Katz(Executive Officer, Director)Rajat Dhir(Executive Officer, Director)Andy Bradley(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundGreen Meadow VenturesGreycroftMaC Venture Capitalmark vcRachel Zoe Ventures+1 more
Selfbook provides a hotel booking platform optimized for mobile and last-minute reservations, enabling hoteliers to accept direct bookings with support for digital wallet payments.
FintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesFin CapitalVeridical VenturesTenOneTen VenturesTiger Global Management
Shield Bio develops nanopore sequencing technology for clinical use, designed to run rapid genetic tests in healthcare settings.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Fred Turner(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzRefactor CapitalSoma Capital
Silkline provides supply chain orchestration software for advanced manufacturers, automating procurement workflows and enabling supplier collaboration to reduce time to revenue and improve operational efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Brent Shulman(Founder)in
Co-investors25MadisonBarrel VenturesOrigin VenturesForward Deployed VCMatchstick VenturesPlow Ventures
Snapp is an AI sports analyst chatbot that provides data-driven insights on injuries, matchups, odds, and player statistics for fans, bettors, and fantasy sports players.
AI & Machine LearningSports Tech
Co-investorsEntrepreneur VenturesOperator Stack
Spatial develops a platform for teams to design, share, and experience 3D environments in real time using spatial computing technology.
Construction TechDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkHardwareScottsdale, US
Calin Pacurariu(Founder)in
Co-investorsMonta Vista CapitalTRANSCENDSamsung Next
Superpower offers personalized health testing and monitoring for consumers, analyzing 100+ biomarkers across multiple body systems.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Dr Anant Vinjamoori
Co-investorsBackwards CapitalBlack FlagForerunner VenturesLaunch HouseLong Journey VenturesNext Legacy Partners+5 more
William Stanley is a hospitality-only accountancy firm that helps restaurants understand and optimize their financial performance through detailed P&L analysis, inventory controls, and financial training.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechSaaSLondon, GB
Dani El-Zein(Founder)Ibrahim Bou Ncoula(Founder)Tom Stanley(Founder)
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeCapria VenturesCOTU Ventures
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesGood FriendsGraph VenturesHawke VenturesLightShed VenturesV1 VC+1 more
System is a Public Benefit Corporation building a systems-based architecture to organize the world's interconnected knowledge, powered by AI, for decision-making and resource allocation across health, climate, economy, and security sectors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechSector AgnosticNew York, US
Adam Bly(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJosh Wolfe(Director)Asad Khaliq(Director)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAlpha Wave GlobalGame Changers VenturesRelay VenturesScrum Ventures
Ultralight is an electronic health record (EHR) system designed for clinics practicing functional, integrative, longevity, and concierge medicine.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Pedro Tabio(Founder)in
Co-investorsLombardstreet VenturesWisdom Ventures
Umba is a digital bank for African consumers and small businesses that provides banking services, credit products, and payment solutions via mobile platforms.
FintechNairobi, KE
Co-investorsDunbar CapitalFrontline VenturesStreamlined VenturesStar Strong CapitalThe Fund
Valar Atomics is developing and scaling high-temperature gas nuclear reactors for grid-independent applications including hydrogen production, data center power, and clean hydrocarbon fuel production.
CleantechDeep TechEnergySan Rafael, US
Isaiah Taylor(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpBalaji SrinivasanBalerion Space VenturesBVVCContraryCRESCENT COVE CAPITAL+8 more
Verse Therapy provides a practice management platform that helps independent speech-language pathologists handle administrative work, insurance processing, scheduling, and documentation while connecting them with clients through partnerships and marketing support.
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
Adam Steinle(Founder)inDanielle Yoesep(Founder)inShuying Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Vibrant Planet Data Commons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that generates and publicly shares scientific research on environmental risks, particularly focused on wildfire resilience and forest science.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTruckee, US
Allison Wolff(Executive Officer, Director)Neil Hunt(Executive Officer, Director)Guy Bayes(Executive Officer)Maria Tran(Executive Officer)Scott Conway(Executive Officer)
BoardJames Everett(Director)
Co-investorsData TechEcosystem Integrity FundHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcCiti VenturesDay One VenturesEarthshot Ventures+2 more
Wayline develops an AI-powered property management system that automates maintenance, support, leasing, and communication for multi-unit residential buildings.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jason Okra(Founder)inEric Rowell(Founder)in
Co-investorsMoonfire VenturesY Combinator
Wedge builds AI agents that automate back-office operations for health systems, including payment reconciliation, medical records retrieval, claims management, and coding.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Devraj Gopal(Founder)inSteven Segawa(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Yutori builds web agents that automate tasks on the web, enabling users to delegate browsing and task execution to background agents rather than doing it manually.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US
Devi Parikh(Founder)inAbhishek Das(Founder)
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesRadical VenturesConviction
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLogic · investing.com · Aug 11, 2026
Relativity Space · defensedaily.com · Jul 18, 2026
Valar Atomics · techbuzz.ai · Jul 18, 2026
Humane · dailybulletin.com · Jul 18, 2026
Manara · texaspolicy.com · Jul 17, 2026
System Inc · natlawreview.com · Jul 17, 2026
Spatial · spatialsource.com.au · Jul 16, 2026
Legacy · prnewswire.com · Jul 15, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Valia Ventures made?
- Valia Ventures has 60 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Valia Ventures invest at?
- Valia Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Valia Ventures's typical check size?
- Valia Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $50M.
- What sectors does Valia Ventures focus on?
- Valia Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Valia Ventures located?
- Valia Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Valia Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Valia Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Valia Ventures co-invest with?
- Valia Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, AMK Investment Office, Techstars, among 176 tracked co-investors.
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