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Cambridge, Massachusetts · Invests in US; Global; North America; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsReal Estate & ProptechSpace & DefenseRoboticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseSemiconductors & HardwareManufacturing & IndustrialReal Estate & PropTech

Thesis

We invest in early-stage AI-driven startups founded by top technical talent from MIT, Harvard, and Boston ecosystem. We believe transformative AI innovation is emerging from university-affiliated founders backed by comprehensive operational support, mentorship, and access to world-class networks.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in non-AI applications, consumer apps without clear defensibility, teams without technical depth, or founders without genuine commitment to building enduring companies.

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

10 contacts on file

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Dave Blundin

General PartnerFounder and General Partner · Primary contact

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d•••@li•••.com

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Mike Griffin

PartnerPartner

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Lisa Dolan

PartnerManaging Director

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Frazer Anderson

PartnerManaging Director

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JW

John Werner

PartnerManaging Director

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Boaz Fachler

PartnerManaging Director

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Yianni Psaltis

PartnerManaging Director

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Peter H. Diamandis

General PartnerCo-Founder and Partner, Link-XPV

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Andy Atherton

PartnerBusiness Development Partner

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Román Cepeda

Platform & OpsManaging Director, COO

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Portfolio

NeotixEnterprise Software

Neotix specializes in digital transformation, offering services that include research, strategy, design, and technology to develop digital solutions such as apps, websites, and immersive experiences.

Egra AIEnterprise Software

Egra AI is focused on aligning artificial intelligence with human brain signals, utilizing involuntary biosignals to create reward signals for advanced AI models. They are developing a foundation model that integrates multimodal biosignals and a capture stack for precise data collection.

WinslowHr Tech Work

AI-native HR for AI-first companies, providing payroll, benefits, HRIS, and automation along with on-demand HR expertise.

SquadFintech Payments

Squad is a complete payment solution made for businesses in Africa, providing a reliable, secure, and affordable payment platform that simplifies receiving in-person and online payments.

RealZonoProptech Real Estate

RealZono is a land intelligence platform built to surface off-market and overlooked land opportunities. It focuses on the earliest, most time-consuming stage of land research, enabling developers to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.

KraneEnterprise Software

Krane is on a mission to simplify construction operations by transforming how project teams manage and coordinate their supply chains, utilizing AI-powered solutions to optimize material flow and enhance project delivery.

HumanolaRobotics Automation

Humanola is focused on closing the loop between humans and robots by capturing, processing, and transforming teleoperation data into valuable resources for robot learning.

VocaraFintech Payments

Vocara's Lead Activation Platform uses AI to enhance the insurance sales process by converting leads into bound policies through omnichannel engagement and dynamic data enrichment.

VoiceRunEnterprise Software

VoiceRun is a serverless enterprise voice platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and optimize voice agents with a code-first approach, providing full control, observability, and enterprise-grade security.

Andean SystemsManufacturing Industrial

Andean Systems is focused on sustainable critical metal extraction and recycling, aiming to build a circular and resilient supply chain for precious and rare earth metals.

OrnnFintech Payments

Ornn created the first regulated market for compute derivatives, providing financial products for AI infrastructure and enabling the trading of GPU compute as a commodity.

SwanEnterprise Software

Swan is a go-to-market (GTM) platform that enhances sales processes by automatically enriching prospect data, monitoring intent signals, and integrating with existing data sources to streamline lead qualification and engagement.

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Link Ventures Research Investment Thesis Link Ventures invests in early-stage artificial intelligence startups, with a particular focus on founders from MIT, Harvard, and the broader Boston ecosystem. The firm believes that transformative AI innovation is emerging from university-affiliated founders and is committed to providing not just capital but comprehensive operational support, mentorship, a

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