ZenStone Venture Capital
Venture capitalSan Jose · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
ZenStone focuses on a new wave of technology innovation in the application layer, enabled by massively connected people, sensors, data, and computing infrastructure. It views AI, blockchain, cloud, and data technologies as critical to success in this application revolution. The firm backs mission-driven founders who combine vision with execution to build game-changing companies in large markets including consumer, real estate, financial services, the Internet of Things, and small and medium business services. ZenStone typically participates in post-seed rounds with companies that have proven traction, strong existing investors, and validated founder-product-market fit.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder and managing director of ZenStone VC and Investment Committee member, leading due diligence, market analysis, and partnership development. A serial entrepreneur, she previously co-founded Alpha Realty Capital and worked as a commercial real estate broker, holding a BA in Enterprise Management from the University of San Francisco.
Co-founder and managing director of ZenStone VC and Investment Committee member, leading deal sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, partnerships, and asset management. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded Alpha Realty Capital and worked as a Senior Physics Scientist at Applied Materials, holding a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UT Austin.
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCollaborative lender for SMBs.
Auto-follow drone designed for adventure sports.
Point-of-sale solution for financing a vehicle online.
Peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace.
Peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace.
Checkout experience solution for online retailers.
Helps apps grow with deep links and analytics.
Marketplace connecting designers with demand.
Home design app that lets users design their dream home.
Brazil's leading online classroom for national exam prep.
Community of designers sharing projects.
Modern design and architecture media platform.
Optimizes waste collection for smart cities.
Marketplace for pre-IPO investments and secondary shares.
Decentralized IoT using smart devices and blockchain.
Helps find agents to sell homes faster.
Real-time map of human health to help stop disease spread.
B2B lead generation and data enrichment.
Family location and safety app.
Subscription service for movie theaters.
Social analytics for global content.
Packaging solution for retail businesses.
Ensures video quality while reducing bandwidth costs.
Hospitality platform for short-term rentals.
Connects brands with Instagram influencers.
Connects crowd investors with real estate deals.
Commercial real estate analytics and intelligence.
Rental home investing platform.
Helps schools and families simplify admissions.
Free high-resolution photography platform.
Resort marketplace for vacationing families.
Vehicle-wrap advertising for brands on roads.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ZenStone Venture Capital invest at?
- ZenStone Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does ZenStone Venture Capital focus on?
- ZenStone Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, IoT, PropTech.
- Where is ZenStone Venture Capital located?
- ZenStone Venture Capital is headquartered in San Jose, US.
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