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Vodia Ventures

Family office

New York · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Vodia Ventures backs companies building scalable, technology-enabled solutions addressing significant societal needs, seeking businesses with proven leadership. Operating as the private investment arm of Vodia Capital and leveraging over two decades of experience serving family offices, the firm structures blind-pooled and SPV funds to invest across a range of emerging-technology sectors. It takes an active role in many investments, frequently assuming board leadership positions such as chairman, director, or observer, in order to improve company trajectories and protect its investors' capital.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
New York, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2004
Tracked investments
15

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Avi Deutsch· General Partner
Julianne Zimmerman· General Partner

What they invest in

from 8 of 15 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×4Digital Health ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2Energy ×2Enterprise Software ×2

HQs:United States×6

Investments · 15 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 12016 · 12015 · 13 dated

CryoocyteDec 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Allston, US

Mike Velings(Director)James Webb(Executive Officer, Director)Dmitry Kozachenok(Executive Officer, Director)Vladimir Cernavskis(Executive Officer, Director)Thad Simons(Director)

Board seatDavid B. Matias· per SEC Form D · $7.4M raise · filed Oct 2017

Co-investorsAqua Spark

UpriserJun 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

Concord, US

Garret LoPorto(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatDavid B. Matias· per SEC Form D · $800K raise · filed Jun 2015

Avandraavandra.ioin

Avandra provides a platform for secure medical image exchange and management across healthcare organizations, enabling clinicians and care facilities to access and share imaging studies through a unified workflow.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Ryan Tarzy(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAegis Ventures

Buzz

AI-powered infrastructure inspection and work planning platform for electric grid operators, enabling rapid fault detection and prioritized maintenance.

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

Buzz Solutionsbuzzsolutions.coin𝕏Feb 2024

Buzz Solutions provides visual AI software that analyzes drone and camera inspection imagery to automate asset monitoring and anomaly detection across energy infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution networks, substations, and solar installations.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US

VIKHYAT CHAUDHRY(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inKAITLYN ALBERTOLI(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inVikhyat Chaudhry(Founder)inMuzammil Khalil(Founder)inJAGJOT SINGH(Director)MARK LOCH(Director)

Co-investorsAzure Ventures GroupBlackhorn VenturesMaC Venture CapitalUlu Ventures

Candoo Techcandootech.comin𝕏

Candoo Tech provides technology support and training services designed for older adults, helping them use devices, software applications, and smart home technology safely and effectively.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechIoTLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Liz H.(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsRockies Venture ClubSilicon ValleyTechstars

Circcirc.earthin

Circ develops recycling technology that breaks down textile waste, including poly-cotton blends, to recover fibers for producing new materials such as pulp used by fiber manufacturers and apparel brands.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Peter Majeranowski(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAlante CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesCirculate CapitalCard Sound CapitalEnvisioning PartnersLansdowne Partners+6 more

DemandQdemandq.aiin

DemandQ provides a software overlay that integrates with a building's existing automation system (via BACnet, Modbus, and other protocols) to reduce peak electricity demand by intelligently queuing HVAC and other equipment operation, without new hardware.

CleantechEnergySaaS

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

Co-investorsConstellation Technology Ventures

Ectoecto.com

Ecto offers a mobile-first platform for managing tasks, alerts, and customizable procedures across animal production operations such as aquaculture, poultry, pork, and feed plants.

AgTechFoodTechSaaS

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

Co-investorsAqua SparkCultivation CapitalSeventure PartnersYield Lab

eCurv

Cambridge, US

Chris Barrile(Executive Officer)Edison Almeida(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Stahl(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Smith(Director)

BoardDavid Matias(Director)Julianne Zimmerman(Director)

Co-investorsConstellation Technology Ventures

Glow

Privacy-first introductions platform using AI-driven curation to facilitate authentic human connections without public profiles or browsing.

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

RxWarerxware.io

RxWare is a "Service as a Software" company that uses its AI-powered intelligence engine, RxWare OS, to move patients from prescription to first fill by providing real-time visibility and coordinated intervention across the patient access journey.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWilmington, US

Raeanna Lewarne(Executive Officer, Director)Shlomi Aflalo(Executive Officer, Director)Ori Karev(Director)Yishai Knobel(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Fine(Director)inGregg Dearhammer(Director)

Co-investorsWindham Capital PartnersZORA

Talktoglowtalktoglow.com

Glow is an introduction platform that matches people (friends, prospects, customers, employees) based on goals, context, and mutual value.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSocial

unnamed imaging platform

Medical imaging platform that unifies imaging data across hundreds of institutions to capture the full spectrum of real-world patient care.

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

unnamed tech support platform

Provides remote tech support and training to older adults across senior living communities, health plans, healthcare providers, and social service agencies nationwide.

PartnerDavid B. Matias· solo GP

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.

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies
DemandQ Secures $300K Seed | Signalbase

DemandQ · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026

Circ closes $25 million funding round - Specialty Fabrics Review

Circ · specialtyfabricsreview.com · Mar 19, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Vodia Ventures made?
Vodia Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
What stage does Vodia Ventures invest at?
Vodia Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Vodia Ventures focus on?
Vodia Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Vodia Ventures located?
Vodia Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Vodia Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Vodia Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Vodia Ventures co-invest with?
Vodia Ventures most often shares deals with Alante Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, among 16 tracked co-investors.

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