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Neotribe Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Neotribe Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing companies developing breakthrough technologies that challenge conventional thinking. The firm primarily focuses on Seed and Series A investments, aiming to be a lead or co-lead investor in its portfolio companies. Their investment thesis spans a broad range of deep tech and enterprise sectors, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, the future of work, IoT, next-generation software, robotics, and space technologies.

The firm has demonstrated consistent growth in its fundraising efforts. In June 2023, Neotribe Ventures successfully closed its third fund, Neotribe Ventures III, at $260 million. This latest fund follows their $190 million Fund II in 2021 and their initial $100 million Fund I in 2018, bringing their total capital raised across three funds to an impressive $550 million. This substantial capital base allows them to provide significant support to their portfolio companies as they scale.

Neotribe Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $2 million to $6 million, indicating a commitment to providing meaningful early-stage capital. Beyond financial investment, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's operational experience to help founders navigate critical growth phases, from product development to market entry and talent acquisition. Their strategy is to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are building foundational technologies poised to disrupt established industries and create new markets.

Investor Profile

Neotribe Ventures has backed more than 74 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Information Technology.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $6M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Private Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Switzerland (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Cyber Security
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Analytics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Neotribe Ventures frequently co-invest with?

HOF Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Firebolt Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 7
Libertus Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
WestWave Capital
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 5
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Engineering Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
Hummingbird Ventures
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Watermael-boitsfort
Co-Investments: 5
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
Fifty Years
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Seabed VC
North America, California, United States, Saratoga
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Neotribe Ventures often collaborate with?

JR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TT
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
JF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AD
Europe, Veneto, Italy, Verona
Shared Deals: 1
MY
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
PS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
SK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
PM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RK
North America, California, United States, Belmont
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Neotribe Ventures?

Emerald AI

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Emerald AI develops software managing data center energy for power grids.

EnergyInformation TechnologyPower GridSaaSSoftware
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,500,000
Yoodli

Seattle, Washington, United States

Yoodli is an AI-enabled platform that helps individuals enhance their communication skills through private, real-time roleplay coaching.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyReal TimeSoftwareSpeech Recognition
Series AMay 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,700,000
Arcade.dev

South San Francisco, California, United States

Arcade.dev helps AI Agents securely connect to APIs, data, and other systems

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityData IntegrationDeveloper APIsDeveloper PlatformDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
SeedMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Auditoria.AI

San Jose, California, United States

Auditoria is a saas provider of ai-driven cognitive automation to help companies accelerate cash performance and transform the back office.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinanceFinTechMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series BFeb 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $38,000,000
MacroCycle

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Circular Plastics. Zero Carbon Emissions.

Plastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
SeedFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Aira Technologies

Saratoga, California, United States

Aira Technologies uses machine learning to make networks intelligent ensuring that wireless resources are used as efficiently as possible.

Information TechnologyWireless
Series BNov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Auquan

London, England, United Kingdom

Revolutionizing financial intelligence with AI to surface unknown risks and opportunities.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMachine LearningSoftware
SeedOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Auquan

London, England, United Kingdom

AI Agents to eliminate manual grunt work in finance

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMachine LearningSoftware
SeedOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Stax.ai

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Stax.ai is a business intelligence application for financial and retirement plan administrative operations.

AppsBusiness IntelligenceInformation TechnologyMobile AppsRetirementSoftware
SeedSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Pangeam Inc.

San Francisco, California, United States

Pangeam is a human analytics platform powered by deep learning sensors.

Commercial Real EstateEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSensorTest and Measurement
SeedAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,750,000