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Gradient Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

The seed fund designed for founders in AI.

Investor Profile

Gradient Ventures has made 233 investments, with 35 in the past 12 months and 49% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (48%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series B (12%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (83%)
  • The Netherlands (3%)
  • Mexico (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • Finland (1%)
  • Denmark (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Machine Learning
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Enterprise Software
  • Internet
  • Developer Tools
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Gradient Ventures frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Bossa Invest
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 10
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 8
General Catalyst
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 8
Soma Capital
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 15
Liquid 2 Ventures
Liquid 2 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 13
Y Combinator
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 33
Afore Capital
Afore Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 8
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 16

Which angels does Gradient Ventures often collaborate with?

AF
Aaron Frank
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 3
EL
Edward Lando
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 3
GR
Gokul Rajaram
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 5
GR
Guillermo Rauch
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 5
WH
William Hockey
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
ZB
Zach Bruhnke
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 3
CM
Charley Ma
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
SB
Scott Belsky
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
JA
Jack Altman
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
IA
Immad Akhund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Gradient Ventures?

Niva

New York, New York, United States

Niva is a global business identity platform used to build trust in businesses across the globe.

SeedMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
FirstWork

San Francisco, California, United States

Next generation HR tech for the teams that keep the world moving

Employee BenefitsEmploymentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLogistics
SeedFeb 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Venn (formerly Vault)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Venn is a banking platform that integrates multi-currency-based accounts to assist transfers.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Series AFeb 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,011,597

Patlytics provides AI-driven patent intelligence solutions to enhance research and efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Series AFeb 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
CTGT

San Francisco, California, United States

CTGT builds efficient, trustworthy AI, preventing errors and maximizing ROI with secure, reliable enterprise-grade solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BEnterpriseSaaS
SeedFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,200,000
Backline AI

Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Backline is an AI driven platform that clears security backlog and assesses risk, accelerating efforts with autonomous and manual solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecuritySecurity
SeedJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Helium

San Francisco, California, United States

Helium creates self-improving software that tests key user moments to increase revenue.

B2BDeveloper ToolsMachine Learning
Pre SeedJan 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Arva AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Arva AI provides AI agents for instant global KYB onboarding for banks and fintech companies

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BankingFinTech
SeedJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Developing better genetic medicines, built with AI.

SeedJan 13, 2025
Fazeshift

San Francisco, California, United States

Fazeshift is an AI accounts receivable software that offers automates invoicing, cash application, and collections processes for busineess.

AccountingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Process Automation (BPA)Financial ServicesFinTechSoftware
SeedJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
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