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Sam Palmisano

North America, Connecticut, United States, Southport

Description

Palmisano was promoted to CEO in March 2002 and named chairman effective January 1, 2003, succeeding the retiring Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. aft...

Investor Profile

Sam Palmisano has backed more than 8 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Health Care.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (38%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series D (13%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Health Care
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Generative Ai
  • Knowledge Management
  • Saas
  • Search Engine
  • Hardware
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Who does Sam Palmisano frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 1
DUMAC
North America, North Carolina, United States, Durham
Co-Investments: 1
Titanium Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
BootstrapLabs
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
.406 Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
3ig Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Co-Investments: 1
Good Growth Capital
North America, South Carolina, United States, Charleston
Co-Investments: 1
Breyer Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Sam Palmisano often collaborate with?

HB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DD
North America, California, United States, Belvedere Tiburon
Shared Deals: 1
David Brown
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
David Dorman
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 1
ED
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
CO
North America, Connecticut, United States
Shared Deals: 1
GS
North America, California, United States, Pleasanton
Shared Deals: 1
GY
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
CR
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sam Palmisano?

Catena Labs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Catena Labs incubate independent products spanning identity, communications, AI, and commerce.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternet
SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Somewear Labs

San Francisco, California, United States

Enabling critical communications for the world’s most important organizations

HardwareMobileSatellite CommunicationSoftwareTelecommunications
Series ASep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,700,000
Pryon

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Pryon is an AI company that focuses on enterprise knowledge management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionGenerative AIKnowledge ManagementMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaSSearch Engine
Series UnknownNov 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
ClosedLoop

Austin, Texas, United States

ClosedLoop is healthcare's data science platform, helping healthcare organizations use AI / ML to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachine Learning
Series BAug 17, 2021
Amount Raised: $34,000,000
LitLingo

Austin, Texas, United States

LitLingo provides a patented A.I. solution that reduces business risk, improves compliance, and prevents harmful communications

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingRisk Management
Series AJul 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Biocogniv

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Upgrade your clinical operations with real-time AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachine LearningMedical Device
SeedAug 31, 2020
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Craft.co

San Francisco, California, United States

Helping supply chain and procurement professionals discover, evaluate, and monitor suppliers to create stronger supply chain resilience.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceInformation ServicesSupply Chain Management
Series AAug 21, 2020
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Circle

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Circle is a financial technology firm that utilizes stablecoins for payments and e-commerce.

BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series DMay 13, 2016
Amount Raised: $60,000,000