Vanedge Capital
Venture capitalVancouver · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vanedge Capital invests at the early stage in foundational technology companies, drawing on the team's operating background to identify technology trends early and partner with strong founders. The firm focuses on themes where its deep technology expertise helps surface promising opportunities, then leverages its board-level operating experience to mitigate execution risk and help companies scale rapidly and dominate new markets. A network of top-tier co-investors built over two decades helps portfolio companies attract follow-on institutional capital. Its investment process has been refined over more than a decade to generate strong returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 37 of 58 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×18Hardware ×11Enterprise Software ×9Data & Infrastructure ×8Deep Tech ×6IoT ×6Developer Tools ×5Defense Tech ×4
HQs:United States×13Canada×6Indonesia×1
Investments · 58 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBonsai Micro designs high-performance integrated circuits and develops optimization algorithms for edge AI and advanced communication systems.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Vancouver
Board seatMoe Kermani· per SEC Form D · $9M raise · filed Nov 2024
Echodyne develops radar technology with a commitment to aerospace-grade quality standards and safety protocols.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareBellevue, US
Russell Stein(Director)Eben Frankenberg(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Sundermeier(Director)Greg Papadopoulos(Director)in
BoardTim Porter(Director)in
Board seatMoe Kermani· per SEC Form D
Rigado operates a certification program for IoT devices to connect and operate on a unified retail IoT infrastructure powered by the Cascade 5000 access point.
IoTRetail TechSalem, US
Ben Corrado(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Rau(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Rigling(Executive Officer)Chris Corrado(Executive Officer)Kevin Tate(Executive Officer)Steve Buhuly(Director)
Board seatMoe Kermani· per SEC Form D
A creator marketing platform connecting brands with creators to drive content creation and distribution globally.
An AI-powered construction simulation platform that optimizes schedules and solutions for complex building projects.
ALICE is an AI-powered construction scheduling software that optimizes project schedules, mitigates risks, and enables rapid scenario simulation for owners, contractors, and consultants across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial construction projects.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSan Francisco, US
Rene Morkos(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
A managed automotive marketplace connecting car sellers with professional dealers through an online auction platform.
Provides onsite treatment of toxic wastewater for industrial customers using proprietary electrochemical oxidation.
Axine Water Technologies develops electrochemical oxidation technology for industrial wastewater treatment, specializing in the destruction of PFAS, pharmaceuticals, solvents, and persistent organic contaminants.
CleantechClimate TechVancouver, CA
Victor Leung, Ph.D., P.Eng.(Chief Technology Officer)
Delivers and supports leading open source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products and services.
Bridgit provides workforce planning and project management software for construction contractors, offering real-time visibility into projects, team members, and staffing needs with AI-powered recommendations for team assembly and resource allocation.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
David Diamond(CEO and Co-founder)
Chainalysis provides investigative services and training programs for cryptocurrency compliance and risk mitigation.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechNew York City, US
Rakib Azad(Executive Officer)Jonathan Levin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Gronager(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardPhilippe Botteri(Director)Sarah Tavel(Director)
A no-code platform automating visual inspection tasks in industrial verticals using deep learning.
Dyspatch is a no-code email builder and marketing platform that enables marketers and non-technical teams to create, manage, and optimize emails and other personalized communications without developer involvement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSVictoria, CA
Matt Harris(Founder/CEO)in
GoTo is a super-app platform in Southeast Asia providing on-demand services, financial technology, and ecosystem solutions for merchants, drivers, and consumers.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesJakarta, ID
#paid is a creator marketplace connecting creators and brands for collaboration on branded content campaigns.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplaces
Provides administrative control, visibility, auditing and data security solutions for private, hybrid and public cloud environments.
Index Bio develops AI agents and DNA-labeled microbial tracers (BioTags) that help food manufacturing and safety teams automate investigations, predict contamination risks, and prepare for audits by turning fragmented operational data into structured molecular evidence.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTech
A cloud-based video management and distribution platform for secure storage, indexing and streaming of educational and organizational video content.
Develops monitoring and diagnostic solutions using machine learning to help IT operations teams reduce service disruptions.
Mojo develops a micro-LED platform technology for AI infrastructure and next-generation displays.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Steve Jurvetson(Founder)
NeuroBionics develops soft, flexible neural interface technologies for neuromodulation applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSomerville, US
MJ Antonini(Founder, CEO)Nicki Driscoll(Founder, CTO)Polina Anikeeva(Founder)
North Vector Dynamics designs precision-guided interceptor missiles for neutralizing drones in air defense applications.
Defense TechHardware
Nucleon Energy connects investors, developers, and policymakers to accelerate nuclear energy expansion across North America.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Olyns operates an AI-powered reverse vending machine called the Cube that incentivizes plastic recycling in retail locations by rewarding users with cash and perks, while funding the system through on-screen advertising revenue.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechRetail Tech
Philip StangerJohn Buchowski
The world's largest Earth observation satellite operator, providing daily imagery of the planet's entire landmass for agriculture, defense, insurance and energy sectors.
Planet operates a web-geo platform that provides daily satellite imagery and foundational analytics of Earth's landmass for businesses, governments, and research institutions.
AgTechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Will Marshall(Co-founder and CEO)Robbie Schingler(Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)Christopher R. Boshuizen(Executive Officer, Director)Zachary Bogue(Director)Steve Jurvetson(Director)
A platform helping game developers and publishers quantify gameplay behavior and increase player retention and monetization.
Privacy Analytics provides data privacy and regulatory compliance technology and services for organizations seeking to safely manage and use sensitive personal data.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Raxium develops advanced MicroLED display technology enabling augmented and virtual reality applications, including ultra-compact, high-resolution micro-displays and light field arrays for next-generation immersive visual experiences.
Deep TechHardware
A stem cell tools and technology company providing standardized platforms to accelerate regenerative medicine development and clinical trials.
BiotechFrederick, US
Jon Rowley(Director)Timothy Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)Margot Connor(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMartin Westberg(Director)Rob Carlson(Director)Daniella Kranjac(Director)
SensorUp aggregates sensor data, flyovers, inspections, and field reports into a single asset model to help distributed heavy industry operations identify and route critical signals to appropriate teams.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoT<UNKNOWN>
AlphaSense provides an AI-powered research platform that combines expert interview transcripts, financial models, and broker research to help investment professionals conduct faster analysis and due diligence.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Unity is a cross-platform real-time development engine and creation platform used by content creators and developers to build games and interactive experiences for mobile, PC, console, and extended reality (XR) devices.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingSan Francisco, US
Matthew Bromberg(Chief Executive Officer and President)
A security platform using Security Graph technology to apply controls, reduce attack surfaces and maintain compliance across hybrid cloud environments.
Vendasta is an AI customer acquisition and engagement platform that automates marketing, sales, and operations for small businesses and their service partners using integrated AI employees and data.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSaskatoon, CA
Brendan King(Chief Executive Officer)in
A leader in digital marketing and brand management solutions for small to mid-sized local businesses through white label platforms.
xCures builds an AI platform that assembles and structures fragmented medical records into organized, decision-ready clinical data for healthcare organizations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechOakland, US
Mika Newton(Chief Executive Officer)Glenn Kramer(Chief Technology Officer)Kenny Wong(Chief Product Officer)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Vanedge Capital invest at?
- Vanedge Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Vanedge Capital's typical check size?
- Vanedge Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $15M.
- What sectors does Vanedge Capital focus on?
- Vanedge Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS.
- Where is Vanedge Capital located?
- Vanedge Capital is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
- Does Vanedge Capital lead rounds?
- Vanedge Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 4
Madrona Venture Group is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founding teams at seed, early, and acceleration stages, primarily in Seattle, the Bay Area, and beyond.
Fusion Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm backing startups with technical or data advantages in healthcare, enterprise AI, and industrial technology.
Celesta Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech companies at the forefront of science and engineering.
ForgePoint Capital is a thesis-driven venture firm investing in early-stage companies in cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure software.
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