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Anorak Ventures

Los Angeles and San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Europe; North America; Africa; Asia · Website

Pre-SeedSeedHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseRoboticsHardware & DevicesFrontier TechRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseSemiconductors & HardwareHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean EnergyManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Anorak Ventures invests in teams building transformative technologies that reshape the real world. The next generation of great technology companies will not just live on the internet; they will rebuild infrastructure, strengthen domestic capabilities, enable frontier exploration, and solve critical real-world challenges through robotics, AI, 3D computing, and deep-tech innovation.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid consumer social apps, pure software without hardware integration, non-technical founders, and incremental improvements. We pass on teams unable to manage hardware-software systems complexity.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Greg Castle

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Amal Dorai

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Charlie Leggate

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Portfolio

RecroomGaming

Rec Room is a social virtual reality platform that allows users to create and share their own games and experiences. With tools like Rec Room Studio, developed in partnership with Unity, creators can seamlessly publish content directly from the Unity editor, enhancing the collaborative creation process within the platform.

Oculus

Oculus, a subsidiary of Meta, specializes in virtual reality (VR) technology, offering a range of VR headsets and immersive experiences. Their flagship products, the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, provide high-definition visuals and wireless capabilities for gaming and interactive applications.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

SafelyYouHealthcare Digital

SafelyYou is focused on reducing falls and improving dementia care in senior living environments through innovative AI solutions.

Simbe RoboticsEnterprise Software

Simbe Robotics is the global leader in retail shelf digitization, utilizing advanced robotics and AI solutions to enhance retail operations and improve on-shelf availability.

Flock SafetySecurity Cyber

Flock Safety provides advanced security solutions including license plate readers, video cameras, and drones for public safety and crime prevention.

FrameworkEcommerce Marketplaces

Framework is a company that designs and sells customizable laptops and desktops, focusing on sustainability and modularity.

IrrigreenClimate Clean Energy

Irrigreen offers digital smart sprinklers designed to save water and enhance lawn care through precision mapping and smart home integration.

ZeroTierEnterprise Software

ZeroTier provides next-generation connectivity solutions that enhance cybersecurity and enable secure remote access across various industries.

Polimorphic

Polimorphic is dedicated to empowering governments of all sizes with technology that enhances service delivery. Their solutions, including CRM & Workflows, AI Search & Chat, and VoiceAI, enable service-first governments to improve communication and engagement with residents.

SesameConsumer Apps Social

Sesame is an interdisciplinary product and research team focused on making voice companions useful for daily life, offering personalized experiences and longer call sessions.

OnebriefEnterprise Software

Onebrief is a software platform designed to enhance military staff workflows and collaboration, enabling faster command decisions and operational planning.

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Anorak Ventures Research Overview Anorak Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm invests in early-stage companies building differentiated, disruptive technology in emerging and frontier domains. With a focus on pre-seed and seed stage companies, Anorak has built an impressive portfolio of 120+ technology companies repres

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