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Aniq Kassam

Investor

Managing Director at FAST — by GETTYLAB

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Writes $100K checks

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James DetweilerunlockedAniq: together at Singularity (2026)
×2Aniq: together at Exa (prev. Metaphor)
×2Aniq: together at Lightmatter®
×3Aniq: together at Manifold

About

Aniq Kassam, a founder-turned-investor running an in-house capital product rather than a standalone fund, backs engineer-founded pre-seed startups with fast $25K–$100K checks and studio engineering access, co-investing without ownership pressure.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Standard NuclearPre-Seed to IPO Investor & Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  2. PhaseVPre-Seed to Series A Investor & Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  3. ArborPre-Seed to Series A Investor & Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  4. Firestorm LabsPre-Seed to Series B Investor & Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  5. Medici TherapeuticsPre-Seed Investor & Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  6. LightmatterSeries Bcurrent2021 — present
  7. Exa (prev. Metaphor)Pre-Seedcurrent2021 — present
  8. Singularity DefensePre-Seedcurrent2024 — present
  9. Haize LabsPre-Seedcurrent2024 — present
  10. Manifold BioPre-Seedcurrent2019 — present
  11. PhotoniumPre-Seedcurrent2025 — present
  12. stealthcap.comManaging Directorcurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  13. GETTYManaging Directorcurrent2015 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  14. Stealth (acq. by Tesla)Seed to Acquisition Investor & Board Observer2025 — 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aniq Kassam?
Aniq Kassam, a founder-turned-investor running an in-house capital product rather than a standalone fund, backs engineer-founded pre-seed startups with fast $25K–$100K checks and studio engineering access, co-investing without ownership pressure.
Where does Aniq Kassam work?
Aniq Kassam is Managing Director at FAST — by GETTYLAB.
What does Aniq Kassam invest in?
Aniq Kassam invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Aniq Kassam write?
Aniq Kassam typically writes checks of $100K.
Where did Aniq Kassam go to school?
Aniq Kassam studied at Harvard Business School.

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