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Nava Ventures

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & AutomationReal Estate & PropTech

Thesis

Early-stage technology and innovation companies with emphasis on vertical AI, health tech, developer infrastructure, fintech, and legacy industry modernization. Backs 'problem-obsessed' founders creating new markets.

Likely not a fit for

Pure hardware plays, deep biotech, gambling/casino. No clear stated anti-thesis but portfolio implies software-first focus.

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
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

FM

Freddie Martignetti

General PartnerFounder & General Partner · Primary contact

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Cory Rellas

General PartnerCo-Founder

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Kevin Chenault

PartnerPartner

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Rollins Stallworth III

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Tiantian Fang

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Blake Patterson

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Chris Cross

Platform & OpsCFO & Head of Operations

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Laura Roias

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Portfolio

Open LoopHealthcare Digital

Open Loop is a leading white-label telehealth provider that offers end-to-end solutions for digital health companies, hospitals, and employers, enabling them to scale their virtual care offerings efficiently.

HydrolixEnterprise Software

Hydrolix provides a real-time data platform designed for high-volume log data management and analytics, enabling observability across distributed infrastructures.

LegionEnterprise Software

Legion provides secure, orchestrated AI solutions for mission-critical applications.

Knot APIFintech Payments

Knot API builds products that connect cardholders to merchants, enhancing financial apps with features that increase user retention and revenue.

SuperscriptHealthcare Digital

Superscript offers a platform for purchasing healthcare treatments with insurance, making it as easy as buying a cup of coffee. They partner with various healthcare providers to facilitate insured shopping for treatments.

GrowthBookEnterprise Software

GrowthBook is an open-source platform for feature flags and A/B testing, designed to empower teams to experiment confidently and securely while maintaining data transparency.

AeroVectEnterprise Software

AI-Powered Airside Automation Solutions

OpenStudioEnterprise Software

OpenStudio is an AI Creative Suite designed to enhance the design process for creators, enabling them to generate and edit designs rapidly using AI tools.

True FootageProptech Real Estate

True Footage is a modern residential appraisal company transforming home valuation nationwide. It offers appraisal services and innovative tools to streamline the valuation process.

ReliefFintech Payments

Relief is a self-service platform designed to help users understand and take action on their debt, providing tools for debt negotiation and management.

TautBiotech Life Sciences

Taut is a team focused on solving critical problems using expertise from top institutions. They work in computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, and engineering.

Lang AIEnterprise Software

Lang AI leverages your Snowflake data to bring product, customer interactions and revenue into actionable insights.

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Nava Ventures Research Overview Nava Ventures is a modern, early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA (Jackson Square office). The firm was built on more than a decade of combined venture capital experience, founded by Freddie Martignetti and Cory Rellas. Nava targets companies that endeavor to create new markets, change industries, and positively impac

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