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LDV Capital

New York, New York · Invests in US; Europe; North America · Website

Pre-SeedSeedFood & BeverageMedia & EntertainmentAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityHealthcare & BiotechHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & AutomationDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSemiconductors & HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSecurity & CybersecurityClimate & Clean EnergyBiotech & Life SciencesManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

A majority of the data our brains analyze is visual. Therefore, the majority of the data AI will analyze will also be visual, spanning the light and electromagnetic spectrums across all sectors. We thrive on collaborating with deep technical teams who leverage computer vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze visual data.

Likely not a fit for

Non-visual tech focused companies, consumer apps without visual AI, pure marketplaces, late-stage (Series B+), hardware-only without software intelligence

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

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Evan Nisselson

General PartnerGeneral Partner & Founder · Primary contact

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Ross Cooke

AssociateAnalyst

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Don Loeb

Platform & OpsCorporate Development & Advisor

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Ash Cleary

PrincipalPrincipal

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Alexandra MacDonald

Platform & OpsEvents Coordinator

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Max Blacker

AssociateAnalyst

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James Chan

Platform & OpsCFO

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Portfolio

SynthesiaEnterprise Software

Synthesia is the leading AI video platform that enables businesses to create and manage AI-generated videos for various applications including training, marketing, and sales enablement.

EzraHealthcare Digital

Ezra provides MRI screening services designed to detect potential cancer and other medical conditions quickly and affordably, leveraging advanced AI technology for enhanced imaging and clear reporting.

ClarifaiEnterprise Software

Clarifai simplifies how developers and teams create, share, and run enterprise AI at scale, offering a leading platform for building AI-powered software solutions.

TVision InsightsMedia Entertainment

TVision is a company that modernizes TV measurement by providing insights into viewer engagement across devices, apps, networks, shows, and ads. They utilize cutting-edge computer vision technology to gather second-by-second data from a nationally representative panel of households, allowing brands and agencies to understand how audiences engage with TV content and advertisements.

Voyant PhotonicsRobotics Automation

Voyant Photonics delivers the first scalable FMCW LiDAR with true on-chip beam steering, providing solid-state, software-configurable solutions for depth and velocity sensing in various applications.

CIONICHealthcare Digital

Cionic develops bionic clothing and wearable neurotechnology, specifically the Neural Sleeve, to improve mobility for individuals with neurological conditions by activating muscle movement and reducing spasms.

Norbert HealthHealthcare Digital

Norbert is a physical and medical AI module that turns any robot into a health assistant — bringing care delivery to wherever patients are. It enables robots to naturally interact with patients, measure vitals without contact, assess mobility and various behavioral signals, and share insights with care teams.

GardinFood Beverage

Enabling true plant-driven growing.

GrypsEnterprise Software

Gryps is a fully managed AI platform that connects, organizes, and analyzes your project and facility data to help construction and facilities teams make smarter, faster decisions.

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EarkickHealthcare Digital

Earkick is a free AI-powered chat bot designed to support mental health by providing real-time insights, tracking emotional states, and offering guided self-care sessions without requiring user registration.

AquiferMedia Entertainment

Aquifer empowers the world’s biggest brands to quickly produce animated content, without sacrificing quality. It offers an all-in-one animation platform that allows users to create and export animated videos starring their brand characters in minutes, using text descriptions and voiceovers.

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LDV Capital Research Investment Thesis LDV Capital is a thesis-driven early-stage venture fund founded in April 2012 by Evan Nisselson with an unwavering conviction in visual technology and artificial intelligence. The fund's core premise is that a majority of the data human brains analyze is visual; therefore, the majority of the data AI will analyze will also be visual, spanning the light and el

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