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Vertical Venture Partners

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Palo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked

Also known as VERTICAL VENTURE PARTNERS, LLC

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Investment thesis

The firm concentrates on early-stage investments within specific industry verticals rather than investing broadly. It looks for founders whose motivation to build stems from a profound, experience-based understanding of a particular vertical developed over years working as operators in that space. The team draws on decades of combined operating and investing experience across research, technology and finance, and emphasizes having been founders themselves who have both succeeded and failed, allowing them to bring empathy to the founder journey.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$500K – $4M
HQ
Palo Alto, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$468M
VC funds
16
Tracked investments
85
Acquisitions
4

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Bruce Armstrong· Strategic Advisorin

Operating Partner at Khosla Ventures and former General Manager at Teradata.

Fran Harvey· Strategic Advisor

Former Secretary of the Army and former executive at Westinghouse.

Lloyd Carney· Strategic Advisorin

CEO of Brocade Communication and board member at Visa International.

Peter Flaherty· Strategic Advisor

Managing Director at Arcon Partners and Director Emeritus at McKinsey & Company.

Rahul Merchant· Strategic Advisorin

Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Client Services & Technology at TIAA.

Steve Hart· Strategic Advisorin

Founder and CTO of ViaSat and former engineering executive at Linkabit.

What they invest in

from 52 of 85 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×22SaaS ×19Biotech ×17Deep Tech ×12Healthtech ×10Medical Devices ×9Digital Health ×8Fintech ×6

HQs:United States×37United Kingdom×2Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 22 portfolio companies
45%
solo founders
10 of 22 mapped founding teams
54%
repeat founders
of 26 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×93 founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with education data

UCLA ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×8Business & Management ×4Economics ×4Life Sciences ×3Computer Science ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 26 founders with career history

Futuredontics, Inc. ×3Agriculture Scout AI ×2The Scripps Research Institute ×2The University of Tokyo ×2

10 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)

Investments · 85 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

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menlomicro-bgmenlomicro.comin𝕏✓ verified

Menlo Micro develops MEMS-based electronic switch technology, spun out of General Electric's Global Research Center, offering switching solutions used across a range of electronic systems including RF, industrial, and communications applications.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsIthaca, US

Risa Stack(Co-Founder & Board Member)inChris Keimel(Co-Founder & CTO)inRuss Garcia(CEO)inRich Simoncic(CEO)in

Co-investorsGE VenturesStandard InvestmentsDBL PartnersPETRONAS Ventures

NanoCellectnanocellect.comin✓ verified

NanoCellect develops microfluidic-based cell sorters that operate at low pressure to sort cells with high viability and reduced shear stress, aimed at scientists and researchers.

BiotechHardwareMedical Devices

Chris Neary(CEO)in

Co-investorsWarburg PincusFusionX VenturesIllumina Ventures

Switchbacksysswitchbacksys.comin✓ verified

Switchback Systems develops a benchtop DNA synthesis platform that combines onboard oligonucleotide synthesis and gene assembly, aimed at putting synthetic biology tools directly in scientists' hands.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareSan Francisco Bay Area, US

Mary Noe(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTimothy Richardson(Director)Paul Conley(Director)inA Craig Asher(Director)

Co-investorsAhren Innovation CapitalGENERAL INCEPTIONOMX Ventures

Bartigetbarti.cominNov 2022SEC filingmedium confidence

Barti builds an AI-powered EHR and practice management platform for eye care providers such as optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, with specialty templates for use cases like myopia management, vision therapy, and dry eyes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaSSan Francisco, US

Colton Calandrella(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTianyu Wang(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardDavid Schwab(Director)inRyan Mandl(Director)in

Board seatBrad Corona· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Nov 2022

Co-investorsCorrelation VenturesFive Elms CapitalRecall CapitalZag Capital

Beyond Trucksbeyondtrucks.cominOct 2024

BeyondTrucks provides an AI-powered transportation management platform for specialty and bulk/tank trucking fleets, handling order intake, dispatch planning and management, and finance and analytics.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Paul Xie(Co-founder & COO)inHans Galland(Co-founder & CEO)inDr. John Carlsson(Co-founder & Chief Data Scientist)

Board seatBrad Corona· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsDragonXNavigate VenturesTenOneTen Ventures

Inveterateinveterate.comin𝕏Seed · Sep 2021 · $5.5M

Inveterate provides a loyalty and membership platform for ecommerce brands, offering free loyalty programs, paid membership tiers, spend-based tiers, and invite-only VIP tiers built around store credit rewards.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSGreenville, US

Dylan Whitman(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board seatBrad Corona· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAglae VenturesBonfire VenturesAlpaca VC

Abreos Biosciencesabreos.com

San Diego, US

Bradley Messmer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNeil Senturia(Director)

Co-investorsBlackbird Ventures

Acalvioacalvio.comin𝕏

Acalvio provides ShadowPlex, a deception-based security platform that detects reconnaissance, credential misuse, and lateral movement during red and purple team exercises across IT, cloud, and OT environments.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSilicon Valley, US

Co-investorsAccelJ2 VenturesPresidio VenturesRho Capital PartnersRho VenturesPaladin Capital Group

Agscoutagscout.aiin

AgScout builds Scout, an AI-powered agronomic intelligence platform that combines aerial imagery, ground imagery, and historical farm data to deliver plant-level insights on performance, health, disease risk, and yield for specialty crop growers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Kia Behnia(Founder)inMason Earles(Founder)in

Alida Bioalidabio.comin

Alida Biosciences develops tools for RNA modification detection and analysis that enable research and diagnostic applications across drug discovery, clinical testing, and biotechnology.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHealthtechSan Diego, US

Byron Purse(Co-Founder)inJohn Drewry(Director)inGudrun Stengel(CEO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsFusionX VenturesGENERAL INCEPTIONPaladin Capital Group

Amira Learningamiralearning.comin𝕏

Amira Learning provides AI-powered reading instruction software for schools, combining the Science of Reading with machine learning to deliver reading growth at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechLas Vegas, US

Peter Jungwirth(Executive Officer)Adam Porsch(Executive Officer)in

BoardAmit Patel(Director)inLindsay Lee(Director)inMark Angel(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Schwab(Director)in

Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESGSV VenturesOwl VenturesRethink Capital Partners

Amitreein

San Francisco, US

Jonathan Aizen(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Knegten(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBruce Golden(Director)in

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCAccelSeven Peaks Ventures

Autolabautolab.mxAug 2023

Autolab manages maintenance and repair services for vehicle fleets, coordinating a network of workshops and providing a technology platform for scheduling, real-time job monitoring, photographic reports, warranty handling, and standardized pricing.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsHAVEN VENTURESPolymath VenturesBullpen Capital

Backflip Finance falsedobackflip.comin

Backflip provides fix-and-flip loans and financing for real estate investors, along with free tools to analyze deals, pull comps, run ARVs, and fund property purchases.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture Capital

Bartibarti.comin

Barti builds an AI-powered electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system designed specifically for eye care providers to reduce documentation burden and improve patient care.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Colton Calandrella(Founder)in

Co-investorsZag CapitalFive Elms Capital

Basilard BioTechbasilardbiotech.comin

Basilard BioTech develops Celletto, a nanomechanical (mechanoporation) gene delivery platform that inserts genes directly into the nucleus of cells without viral vectors, aimed at cell and gene therapy (CGT) developers and manufacturers.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Co-investorsBand of AngelsGENERAL INCEPTIONPaladin Capital Group

Cellsonicscellsonics.comin

Cellsonics provides cell dissociation technology for research scientists using acoustic waveforms to isolate cells from tissue with higher biological relevance than conventional methods.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices

Co-investorsOMX VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Concert Healthconcerthealth.cominApr 2022 · $42M

Concert Health operates a behavioral health medical group providing integrated mental health treatment services within primary care settings such as family medicine, women's health, and pediatric offices.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsK2 HealthVenturesTown Hall VenturesDefine VenturesHealthy VenturesSierra Ventures

Delixdelixtherapeutics.cominSep 2021 · $70M

Delix Therapeutics develops third-generation, non-hallucinogenic neuroplastogens for people with neurological conditions, using a discovery platform to identify novel compounds.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsArtis VenturesCasa Verde CapitalNoeticOMX VenturesPsyMed VenturesRA Capital+6 more

Domosjoindomos.com

Domos provides an AI system for property management companies that automates leasing, maintenance, collections, and renewals across phone, email, text, and chat.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Arthur Attal(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue CollectiveKima VenturesRed Bike Capital

Edifice Healthedificehealth.comin𝕏Apr 2021 · $12M

Edifice Health offers the Inflammatory Age test, a biomarker composite scoring system that measures and monitors a person's inflammatory and immune health for early detection and prevention of chronic disease.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechLongevitySan Mateo, US

David Furman, PhD(Co-Founder & Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board)Mark Davis, PhD(Co-Founder & Scientific Advisory Board Member)inWolfgang Daum(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Goldberg(CEO)inDavid Furman(Director)

BoardNaveen Krishnan(Director)in

Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesJoyance PartnersPaladin Capital GroupSocial StartsAhren Innovation CapitalLeaps by Bayer

Embrokerembroker.comin𝕏

Embroker is a digital-first business insurance provider that lets companies compare, purchase, and manage commercial insurance policies online, combining an insurance platform with expert broker support.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaS

Matt Miller(Founder)inYotam Shacham(Founder)inBen Jennings(CEO)in

Co-investorsFTV Capital500 GlobalBee PartnersCanaan PartnersChaos VenturesClocktower Ventures+8 more

Extracellularextracellular.cominNov 2025

Extracellular is a biomanufacturing company that helps cell-based product developers in cultivated meat, plant cell culture, and bioactives accelerate discovery, overcome production challenges, and commercialize their products.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechFoodTechNew Materials

Will Milligan(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesFFFNewland SyndicateUnruly Capital5AM VenturesAgent Capital+8 more

Galt Incgalt-inc.comin𝕏

Isolation Bio (Galt Inc.) develops the Prospector Discovery Platform, a high-throughput, automated microbial cultivation array technology that isolates, cultivates, and screens thousands of microbes in parallel.

AgTechBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsVital Venture Capital

General Inceptiongeneralinception.comSep 2022

General Inception is an operational support and company building firm that handles day-to-day planning and execution for building companies, with a focus on life science tools and diagnostics.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsOMX VenturesPaladin Capital GroupGenoa VenturesNorthpond Ventures

Grolltexgrolltex.com

Grolltex manufactures single-layer graphene and graphene-based products using patented CVD and transfer technologies, serving customers in life sciences, biotech, sensing, and electronics.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSan Diego, US

Aliaksandr Victorovich Zaretski(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Ledge CapitalTech Coast Angels

HeadGumheadgum.comin𝕏

Headgum is a Los Angeles-based comedy podcast network that produces and distributes audio comedy shows.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

Amir BlumenfeldJake Hurwitz(Director)Marty Michael(Founder)inAmir Cohen(Executive Officer)in

BoardJoshua Abramson(Director)Andy Weissman(Director)in

Co-investorsalphabet angelsGood FriendsUnion Square Ventures (USV)Insight Partners

Implentioimplentio.com

Implentio provides AI-powered logistics spend analysis for ecommerce and commerce companies, identifying billing errors and hidden costs across invoices that are often overlooked by manual review.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechLogistics & Supply Chain

InBox Health Corp.inboxhealth.comin𝕏

Inbox Health provides automated patient billing and communication tools for medical practices and billing companies, sending customized billing messages via email, text, paper mail, or voice calls with follow-ups that adapt to patient interactions.

Digital HealthFintechSaaSNew Haven, US

Lawrence Walker(Executive Officer, Director)David Sturek(Director)Alphonse Ippolito(Executive Officer)

BoardMatthew D. Storeygard(Director)inSteven Piaker(Director)Vivek Krishnamurthy(Director)in

Co-investorsAtento CapitalCommerce VenturesConnecticut InnovationsHealthy VenturesLaunchCapitalMana Ventures

Inscriptainscripta.com

BiotechBoulder, US

Michael Graige(Executive Officer)Ron McGrath(Executive Officer)Sri Kosaraju(Executive Officer, Director)Dianna L. DeVore(Executive Officer)

BoardRoger Wyse(Director)inBryan Roberts(Director)in

Co-investorsForesite CapitaliGlobe PartnersKorysOak HC/FTOMX VenturesPaladin Capital Group+3 more

Intabiointabio.comOct 2018

BiotechPortola Valley, US

Lena Wu(Executive Officer, Director)Erik Gentalen(Director)Michael Rubin(Director)

BoardJenny Rooke(Director)in

Co-investorsGenoa VenturesNorthpond Ventures

IonPathionpath.com

IonPath develops MIBIscope, a spatial proteomics platform that uses multiplexed ion beam imaging to simultaneously measure dozens of protein targets in preserved tissue samples for translational research and discovery.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCNorwich VenturesSamsara BioCapital

Jaskjask.ioin𝕏acquired by Sumo Logic

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity

Co-investorsBattery VenturesTen Eleven

Molyworksmolyworks.comin

Continuum Powders manufactures high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and advanced industrial applications using advanced atomization and circular manufacturing processes.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyDeep TechNew Materials

Winthrop Sheldon(Chief Revenue Officer)in

Mongoosemongoosesoftware.cominSep 2025acquired by IfByPhone

Mongoose AI provides an agent-driven experience layer for health insurance payers, using governed AI agents to execute back-office and customer-facing work across member, broker, employer, and provider interactions.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

Mark Nathan(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations

Mudflapmudflapinc.comin𝕏

Mudflap provides a mobile app and payment card that offer discounted diesel fuel for truck drivers and fleets at over 3,600 truck stops nationwide.

FintechLogistics & Supply Chain

Matt Folkman

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCorazon CapitalMatrixNFX9Yards CapitalQED Investors

ONIoni.bioin𝕏Jan 2022 · $75M

ONI develops the Nanoimager, an automated super-resolution imaging system.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesOxford, GB

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersArtis VenturesFuture Planet CapitalOxford Technology ManagementAxon VenturesCasdin Capital+5 more

OnSiteIQonsiteiq.io

OnsiteIQ provides computer vision and AI-powered progress tracking for construction sites through regular on-site documentation and image analysis, serving construction project managers and stakeholders across the US and Canada.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechNew York, US

Ardalan Khosrowpour(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Mollis(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichael Pettinella(Director)Joshua Elwell(Director)inDavid Schwab(Director)inMatthew Jones(Director)in

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureBullpen CapitalCloquet Capital Partners, LLCColopl NextMetaProp VenturesNavigate Ventures+5 more

Partillionpartillion.cominDec 2022

Partillion generates cell-cell interaction data using Nanovials that co-localize cells in defined microenvironments to measure signaling, activation, binding, and other responses, with live-cell recovery via standard flow cytometry.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLos Angeles, US

Dino Di Carlo(Director)inJoe de Rutte(Founder)inEric Moessinger(Director)in

BoardPaul Conley(Director)in

Co-investors+ND CapitalGENERAL INCEPTIONPaladin Capital Group

Passiolifepassiolife.comin𝕏

Passio provides AI-powered nutrition intelligence that transforms unstructured meal data into structured, analyzable nutrition information for healthcare and digital health platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFoodTechHealthtech

Portfoliumportfolium.comin𝕏acquired by Instructure

EdTechSaaSSan Diego, US

Adam Markowitz(Executive Officer, Director)inNeal Bloom(Director)inSteve Daly(CEO)in

BoardAllison Long(Director)Houman Haghighi(Director)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.SJF VenturesMenlo VenturesSierra Ventures

Powwowmobilepowwowmobile.comin𝕏

PowWow Mobile develops technology solutions for the corporate workplace, with a focus on bringing transformative technology into enterprise IT environments.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS

Jonathan Kaplan(Co-Founder & CEO)

Profitectprofitect.comAug 2015

Waltham, US

Guy Yehiav(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Niv Krikov(Treasurer and Secretary)

BoardEddy Shalev(Director)Janice M. Roberts(Director)

Co-investorsBenhamou Global VenturesCedar Fund

Replifyreplify.aiin𝕏Apr 2025 · $4.5M

Replify provides an AI-powered team member for health, wellness, and fitness businesses that handles customer communications across phone, email, text, and chat, including appointment scheduling, lead qualification, and CRM updates.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechSports TechWellness & Fitness

Anna Rodriguez(Founder)in

Co-investors75 & Sunny

Retina AIretina.aiin𝕏Jun 2021 · $8M

Retina AI provides a platform that predicts customer lifetime value (CLV) from a customer's first interaction, delivering CLV scores, analytics, backtests, and dashboards.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech

Emad Hasan(Founder)in

Co-investorsComcast VenturesCrosscut VenturesMoonshots CapitalTime Zero CapitalAlpha Intelligence Capital

Roofrroofr.comin𝕏Series A · Sep 2022 · $12M

Roofr operates a digital platform for the roofing industry that uses satellite imagery to generate instant roofing estimates, connecting contractors and homeowners to streamline the sales and estimation process.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Richy Nelson(Founder/CEO)inKevin Redman(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneur VenturesY CombinatorACE & CompanyBlumberg Capital+2 more

Sensorygensensorygen.comin𝕏

Sensorygen uses computational biology and AI to screen millions of natural compounds and predict their interactions with sensory receptors, aiming to find natural replacements for harsh or toxic ingredients in everyday products.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechNew MaterialsEncinitas, US

Anandasankar Ray(President and Founder)inPaul Zorner(Executive Officer, Director)inThomas Stone(Chief Executive Officer)

SOCimeetsoci.comin𝕏

SOCi builds an agentic workforce platform that autonomously manages local marketing tasks across search, directories, social media, and reviews for multi-location enterprise brands.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsAnkona CapitalBlossom Street VenturesJMI Equity

Tassotassoinc.comin𝕏Dec 2019

Tasso develops diagnostic testing devices and platforms for home use, enabling patients to perform health monitoring and inform clinical decisions outside traditional healthcare settings.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US

Ben Casavant(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inErwin Berthier(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)inAlan Levy(Director)

BoardElizabeth Hambrecht(Director)Paul Conley(Director)in

Co-investorsForesite CapitalJ2 VenturesOMX VenturesRA CapitalTechstarsVenture Capital Investment Management

Theexperienceenginetheexperienceengine.comin𝕏

The Experience Engine offers a customizable mobile app platform for venues and attractions (such as parks) with features including mobile ticketing, interactive maps, real-time wait times, audioguides, gamification, and in-app food and retail ordering.

ConsumerRetail TechSaaS

Upwellupwell.cominFeb 2025 · $6.5M

Upwell builds an AI-powered accounts receivable platform for freight carriers and 3PLs to automate billing, reduce payment delays, and improve cash flow.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNebraska, US

Charley Dehoney(CEO & Co-Founder)inAaron(CTO & Co-Founder)Kris(VP of Solutions)

Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityInvest NebraskaNVP CapitalStage 2 CapitalAutomotive VenturesCrestview Partners+6 more

WhizAIwhiz.aiin𝕏Acquired

A platform providing analytics, insights, and reporting that lets organizations access, process, and distribute large volumes of data and turn it into personalized, actionable views governed by consistent business rules.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsBling CapitalCerity Partners VenturesHealthy VenturesSummit Peak VenturesSierra Ventures

Ziparizipari.comin𝕏Jan 2020 · $22.5M

Zipari, now part of mPulse, provides digital member and provider portals for health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs).

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Mark Nathan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDavid Schwab(Director)in

Co-investorsHealth Velocity Capital

Zuubzuub.comin𝕏Series A · Dec 2023 · $9M

Zuub provides dental insurance verification through direct payer connections and a REST API, delivering standardized eligibility, benefits, and coverage data.

HealthtechInsurTechSaaSCulver City, US

Liem Doan(Director)inZareh Shabani(Director)inRobert Kim(Founder)inLuka Sklizovic(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrian McLauglin(Director)Mark Mullen(Director)in

Co-investorsBonfire VenturesMTECH CAPITALNavigate Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Agriculture Scout AIUpwell Revenue Software Inc.<UNKNOWN>AmiraBackflipBeaumontChirp Microsystemscommercial insurance companyCommercial Insurance Transformation CompanyConcertDental Practice SoftwareFarm Management PlatformHydrolixInboxLoyalty Program Software CompanyMANTA InstrumentsMantaincMenlo MicroMenlo MicrosystemsNanoCellect BiomedicalNext-Generation Payments PlatformPassioPowWowPowWow MobileTE2WelbyWelby Health

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.

Exits · 4

4 acquisitions · showing 3

Jaskacq. by Sumo LogicMongooseacq. by IfByPhonePortfoliumacq. by Instructure

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Vertical Venture Partners made?
Vertical Venture Partners has 85 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Vertical Venture Partners invest at?
Vertical Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Vertical Venture Partners's typical check size?
Vertical Venture Partners typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
What sectors does Vertical Venture Partners focus on?
Vertical Venture Partners focuses on Digital Health, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Mental Health, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sales Tech, Sector Agnostic, Social.
Where is Vertical Venture Partners located?
Vertical Venture Partners is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
Does Vertical Venture Partners lead rounds?
Vertical Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Vertical Venture Partners co-invest with?
Vertical Venture Partners most often shares deals with GENERAL INCEPTION, OMX Ventures, Paladin Capital Group, among 110 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 14

Paladin Capital Group

Paladin Capital Group invests in early stage and growth companies developing cyber, AI and deep technologies that address security and resilience needs for commercial and government customers.

$100K – $5M
Sierra Ventures

Sierra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in first-principles founders, backing companies from inception through Series A across AI infrastructure, applied/vertical AI, deep tech, and physical/embodied AI.

$10M
Healthy Ventures

Healthy Ventures is an early-stage venture investor focused on health tech, backing founders reimagining healthcare infrastructure.

$1M – $3M
Bullpen Capital

Bullpen Capital is an early-stage venture firm that has funded over 100 companies, focusing on businesses that have found product-market fit but are overlooked by other investors.

$2M – $4M
Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that backs founders reinventing how business operates, leading seed rounds in AI-native B2B software.

Both backed · 2
$2M – $4M
Artis Ventures

Artis Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders reimagining the systems that sustain life, spanning from cellular biology to broader societal impact.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $25M
Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $20M
ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in and helps build transformational companies, with a strong focus on the life sciences and biotechnology sector.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $250M
S32

S32 is a high-conviction venture firm that concentrates on a small set of core relationships, committing deeply and supporting founders over the long term.

Both backed · 1
Define Ventures

Define Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on health technology companies, partnering with founders building at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Both backed · 1
$750K – $6M
RET Ventures

RET Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on real estate technology (rent tech), backing startups serving multifamily and single-family rental owners and operators. It is backed by a network of strategic investors representing the largest rental owners and managers in North America.

Both backed · 1
Shasta Ventures

Shasta Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building software, AI, and deep technology companies, providing capital, insight, and operating experience.

$250K – $6M
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