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WestWave Capital

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Redwood City · Pre-Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked

Also known as WESTWAVE CAPITAL LLC

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Investment thesis

WestWave Capital invests in deep technology companies within the enterprise B2B software space. The partners are former operators who have built, scaled, and exited enterprise software companies themselves, and they position the firm as a partner across the entire company-building journey from seed stage to industry-defining outcomes. The firm emphasizes hands-on partnership grounded in operating experience with large enterprise businesses.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Redwood City, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
4 investments
AUM
$90M
VC funds
5
Tracked investments
26

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 17 of 26 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×11SaaS ×10Cybersecurity ×5Fintech ×4Cloud Computing ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Developer Tools ×3

HQs:United States×15

Investments · 26 tracked

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By year:2026 · 32025 · 22024 · 52023 · 52019 · 22018 · 118 dated

Zinglyzingly.aiinJul 2025✓ verified

Zingly provides an AI platform combining voice and digital channels for customer experience (CX), aimed at enterprises in regulated and high-touch industries.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Ramon, US

Gaurav Passi(CEO, Co-Founder)inPiotrek Chojnowski(Head of CX & Design, Co-Founder)inDavid Milam(Executive Officer)inJohn D'Amour(Head of Product, Co-Founder)inJafar Adibi(Head of AI & Technology)inBrian Schnack(Head of Success)in

Board seatGaurav Manglik· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsArray Ventures Management LlcFormus CapitalScribble VenturesBurst CapitalDell Technologies Capital

Amplifier Securityamplifiersecurity.cominPre-Seed · May 2024 · $3M✓ verified

Amplifier provides an AI-powered platform that bridges security tools and end users, reducing manual security workflows and helping employees take action on security risks.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US

Shreyas Sadalgi(Co-Founder, CEO)inThomas Donnelly(Co-Founder, CTO)in

Co-investorsCota CapitalTechOperators Venture CapitalShift Left Ventures

Cigentcigent.comin𝕏Jun 2018✓ verified

Cigent develops data-at-rest security technology, including SSDs, firmware, and software, to protect data throughout its lifecycle against advanced data recovery and exfiltration.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechHardwareFort Myers, US

Tony Fessel(Executive Officer)Greg Scasny(Executive Officer)inJohn Benkert(Co-Founder)inBrett HansenTom RicoyinBradley A. Rowe(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsIn-Q-Tel

Multimodelmultimodel.comin✓ verified

MultiModel provides AI training and adoption programs for organizations, offering onboarding, workshop-based prompt development, and executive readiness sessions to help teams effectively use AI tools.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Co-investorsHeavybitStanford University

Userfrontuserfront.comin✓ verified

Userfront provides authentication and user management tooling for developers, including capabilities for deploying AI assistants and enforcing AI use policies.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsHeavybitStanford UniversityInnovating Capital

Accuricsaccurics.comin𝕏acquired by Tenable

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsClearSkyFirebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc

Airstackairstack.xyzin

Airstack is a developer platform providing unified, AI-queryable APIs for onchain and web3 social data across chains and dapps.

Miami Beach, US

Jason Goldberg(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBlack DragonDelta BlockchainFenbushi CapitalRed Beard VenturesResolute VenturesWWVentures+13 more

Andromeda Surgicalandromedasurgical.comin𝕏Jul 2026 · $15M

Andromeda Surgical develops an AI-guided surgical platform that provides GPS-like navigation and autonomous task capabilities to surgeons, starting with endourology procedures.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Nick Damiano(Founder)inKartik Tiwari(Founder)in

Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalNorth South VenturesNZVCPhaze VenturesRebel FundY Combinator+8 more

Antaris Spaceantaris.spacein𝕏

Antaris offers a cloud-based platform for designing, simulating, and operating satellite missions and constellations, supporting any payload, bus, or mission architecture.

Cloud ComputingSaaSSpace Tech

Tom Barton(CEO and Co-Founder)Karthik Govindhasamy(CTO and Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)E2MC VenturesGrit VenturesStreamlined VenturesValkyrieLockheed Martin Ventures

Data & Security Earlyciphertrace.com

Menlo Park, US

David Jevans(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAditya Singh(Director)Stephen Ryan(Director)

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesNeotribe VenturesOwl CapitalThird Point VenturesThird Point

Elategoelate.cominMar 2023 · $4.9M

Elate is a strategy management platform that connects planning, execution, and reporting into a single system, with an AI layer that surfaces risks and automates updates.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US

William Brooks Busch(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Parker(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMike Asem(Director)in

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundConnetic VenturesElevate VenturesM25Service Provider CapitalHyde Park Angels+1 more

Koopkoop.aiin𝕏Jul 2023

Koop provides insurance solutions designed to protect technology-based companies and services from operational risks including system failures and outages.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTech

Zak G.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpBee PartnersFusionUbiquity VenturesAlley Robotics VenturesSure Ventures

Koopkoop.xyzJul 2023

Koop develops financial products for consumers.

ConsumerFintech

Natalia MurilloAndres Gutierrez

Co-investors1confirmationAmbush CapitalSpice CapitalAlley Robotics VenturesBee PartnersSure Ventures+1 more

Lativelative.ioin𝕏Jan 2024 · $3M

Lative is an AI-native platform for go-to-market (GTM) planning and decision intelligence that unifies sales strategy with execution by connecting marketing intelligence to sales operations.

AI & Machine LearningSaaS

Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalSenovoEnterprise Ireland

Prezentprezent.aiin𝕏Seed · Oct 2025 · $4M

Prezent is an enterprise communication and presentation productivity platform powered by AI that helps teams increase communication effectiveness and reduce presentation production time and costs.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Rajat(Founder and CEO)in

BoardRajat Mishrain

Co-investors500 GlobalAngel Collective Opportunity FundEMERGENT VENTURESGreycroftMultiplier CapitalTrue Global Ventures+3 more

Reveniumrevenium.aiinSeed · Apr 2026 · $13.5M

Revenium provides real-time attribution and cost monitoring for AI spend, breaking down every model call, agent turn, and tool call by team, customer, feature, and agent.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

John(Co-founder (Architecture Lead))inJason(Co-founder (Product Strategy))in

Co-investorsTwo Bear Capital

Savantheysavant.comMar 2023 · $11M

Savant connects to existing business tools to consolidate scattered company knowledge into searchable, structured operating context for teams and AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Anthony Kim(CEO & Co-Founder)inKevin Yu(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBloomberg BetaCota CapitalDell Technologies CapitalUncorrelated Ventures

Savant Labssavantlabs.ioin𝕏

Savant provides an AI-powered, no-code/low-code platform for data analytics automation designed for analytics professionals and enterprise decision-makers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Carlos, US

Chitrang Shah(Executive Officer, Director)inYunfeng Yang(Founder)inBarry Burns(Founder)in

BoardBabak Yazdani(Director)Radhika Malik(Director)inShashi Upadhyay Upadhyay(Director)

Co-investorsCota CapitalVertex VenturesVillage GlobalBloomberg BetaDell Technologies CapitalUncorrelated Ventures

SigLenssiglens.comPre-Seed · Feb 2024 · $2M

Nashua, US

Kunal Nawale(Founder)

The Loopstheloops.ioin𝕏

IFS Loops is an enterprise platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and orchestrate AI agents for workflow automation using natural language interfaces and integration with business data systems.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Somya Kapoor(Founder)in

Co-investorsTidal Ventures

Tugboat Logictugboatlogic.cominJun 2019

Automated framework for setting up security programs for large enterprises.

Burlingame, US

Raymond Kruck(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Taylor(Director)inPatrick Murray(Executive Officer)Farzad Tari(Director)in

Co-investorsInovia Capital

UnSkriptunskript.comPre-Seed · Jan 2024 · $4M

Co-investorsScribble Ventures

Other

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

Antaris, Inc.FractlKintsugi AISyntegrity Networks

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 · 1

1 acquisitions

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has WestWave Capital made?
WestWave Capital has 26 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does WestWave Capital invest at?
WestWave Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does WestWave Capital focus on?
WestWave Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is WestWave Capital located?
WestWave Capital is headquartered in Redwood City, US.
Does WestWave Capital lead rounds?
WestWave Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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Co-investors · 51

Dell Technologies Capital

Dell Technologies Capital (DTC) is the venture investment arm of Dell Technologies, investing in early-stage enterprise technology companies across the U.S., Israel, and Europe.

$500K – $50M
Scribble Ventures

Scribble Ventures is an early-stage venture firm run by product and go-to-market leaders from OpenAI, Meta, Twitter, and a16z, backing AI native founders at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Both backed · 2
ZinglyUnSkript
$750K – $1.5M
Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $5M
Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a full-stack venture capital firm based in Canada with a presence in the EU, partnering with founders to build global technology companies.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $8M
Acrew Capital

Acrew Capital is a venture capital firm that emphasizes a team-based approach to investing, offering portfolio companies access to its full team.

Both backed · 1
Data & Security Early
$1M – $15M
Array Ventures Management Llc

Array Ventures is a pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building enterprise software and AI companies, offering hands-on support such as helping with business development and reaching a second wave of customers.

Both backed · 1
$1.5M
AlleyCorp

AlleyCorp is an early-stage investor and incubator based in New York that builds and backs companies across enterprise, consumer, healthcare, and deep tech sectors.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $5M
NGP Capital

NGP Capital is a venture capital firm with two decades of experience backing founders building transformative technologies across global markets.

Both backed · 1
$8M – $12M
Neotribe Ventures

Neotribe Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage entrepreneurs solving complex, high-impact problems, backing bold and unconventional 'category-defining' ideas.

Both backed · 1
Data & Security Early
$250K – $2M
Ubiquity Ventures

Ubiquity Ventures is a seed-stage institutional venture capital firm investing in 'software beyond the screen' — B2B startups applying AI and software to physical, real-world problems.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $3M
Two Bear Capital

Two Bear Capital is a venture firm that backs founders working on breakthrough solutions to complex problems at the intersection of life sciences and technology.

Both backed · 1
$3M – $10M
ACT Venture Capital

ACT Venture Capital is an independent Irish venture capital firm that invests €1 million to €15 million in growth-stage private companies, with capacity for larger commitments through syndicated rounds.

Both backed · 1
$1.1M – $16.2M
39 more co-investors

Lightspeed Venture PartnersAccelKhosla VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Felicis VenturesFirst Round CapitalUberTrue VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersCanaan PartnersPlug and Play VenturesMayfield FundLiquid VenturesSignalFireAccel-KKRCanvas VenturesMeritech Capital PartnersSierra VenturesIntel CapitalCoinbase Venturesboldstart venturesTenaya CapitalZetta Venture PartnersCisco InvestmentsZeev VenturesNational Grid PartnersBlu Venture InvestorsAllegisCyber CapitalBioGeneration VenturesCerity Partners VenturesBMW i VenturesAcrobator VenturesAnsa CapitalAgFunderGreenfield PartnersJefferiesFirst Rays Venture PartnersHeroic VenturesArctic Wolf

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