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Clear Ventures

Palo Alto, CA · Invests in US; MENA; Europe; Asia · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityHealthcare & BiotechHardware & DevicesEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecuritySemiconductors & HardwareHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

Clear invests in first-wave innovators in frontier technology — especially AI/ML, semiconductors, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, and security. We partner with magnetic founders tackling spectacular markets, providing seed capital, key connections, and company-building insights from operators who have built and scaled companies through IPOs.

Likely not a fit for

Not focused on consumer apps, gaming, or late-stage only investments. Avoids highly speculative science with no near-term commercial path.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$335M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Noor Kamruddin

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Tina Cho

AssociateAssociate

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Christopher Rust

General PartnerGeneral Partner & Co-Founder

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Rajeev Madhavan

General PartnerGeneral Partner & Co-Founder

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Somnath Banerjee

PartnerPartner & Chief Data Scientist

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Zachary Poley

PartnerPartner & CTO

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Khalig Howard

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Portfolio

AcanteEnterprise Software

A highly automated copilot for Data Access Governance, providing operational efficiency and security in data management across modern Data + AI stacks.

AICreteEnterprise Software

AICrete is transforming the heavy building materials industry by harnessing artificial intelligence to unify quality control and operations in concrete and aggregate production.

ArrcusEnterprise Software

Arrcus is a hyperscale networking software company focused on providing innovative solutions for multi-cloud networking, AI networking, and next-generation network infrastructure.

Atmosic TechnologiesEnterprise Software

Atmosic Technologies specializes in ultra-low power wireless solutions, enabling battery-free connectivity for a wide range of devices including smart home products, wearables, and industrial IoT applications.

Avicena TechEnterprise Software

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace.

ChipstackSemiconductors Hardware

ChipStack is an AI-driven semiconductor verification company that delivers agentic AI products enabling designers to perform verification tasks traditionally requiring specialized expertise, reducing time and shifting verification earlier in the design cycle.

ChkkEcommerce Marketplaces

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CloudFabrix
Concentric AISecurity Cyber

Concentric AI provides an advanced Data Security Governance Platform designed to automatically locate and safeguard sensitive information across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures. The platform focuses on data security for AI applications and offers solutions for data classification, privacy protection, and compliance.

Cynch AIEnterprise Software

Cynch AI empowers business owners and accountants by providing AI-driven insights and clarity for better financial decision-making. The company aims to simplify financial complexities, allowing business owners to focus on growing their businesses.

Cyphort
EspresaHr Tech Work

Espresa provides a global all-in-one solution for enterprises, focusing on employee benefits, well-being, and recognition through various programs such as Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) and specialty care accounts.

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Clear Ventures Research Investment Thesis Clear Ventures is a Palo Alto-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014 by serial entrepreneurs and veteran investors Chris Rust and Rajeev Madhavan. With $335 million of capital under management, Clear is purpose-built to help startup teams win in business technology and services. The firm invests in "disruptive technology innovators" and see

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