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Susa Ventures

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesFintech & PaymentsLogistics & Supply ChainSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Partner with spiky founders building category-defining companies using novel technological approaches. Focus on AI-driven innovation across alternative architectures, custom software, research assistants, TechBio, infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Provide capital, operational support, strategic guidance, and network access for founders with unique insights and deep technical expertise.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in incremental improvements on existing solutions. Avoid founders without unique perspectives or technical depth. Pass on commodity solutions or market-follower businesses. Do not invest in companies where founders lack the uncommon insights or technical prowess needed for category definition.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$140M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Leo Polovets

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Pratyush Buddiga

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Chad Byers

General PartnerCo-founder and General Partner

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Derick En'Wezoh

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Misha Gordon-Rowe

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Shaheer Sandhu

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Seth Berman

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Katherine Walker

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Courtney Lipkin

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Portfolio

TogetherEnterprise Software

Together AI provides a platform for AI development with a focus on runtime-learning accelerators, serverless inference APIs, and fine-tuning capabilities for open-source models.

CasetextLegal Regtech

Casetext provides advanced legal research tools powered by AI, including Parallel Search and CARA A.I. for finding relevant legal cases and drafting briefs efficiently.

ExpanseEnterprise Software

Expanse provides cutting-edge generative AI tools and LLM solutions to enhance productivity and streamline workflows in various professional settings.

Hanover ParkEnterprise Software

Hanover Park is an AI-native fund administrator that vertically integrates fund administration, portfolio management, and LP experience for finance and investment teams.

Henry AIEnterprise Software

Henry provides AI-powered deal decks for commercial real estate brokers, automating the creation of offering memorandums, loan packages, and other real estate documents to streamline workflows and enhance presentation quality.

MashginEnterprise Software

Mashgin is a software company specializing in AI-powered checkout systems, utilizing 3D computer vision and deep learning technology to enhance the checkout experience.

CluelyEnterprise Software

Cluely is an artificial intelligence startup that provides real-time AI assistance during virtual meetings and interviews, including features like live, context-aware responses and meeting note-taking.

MuxEnterprise Software

Mux helps teams ship high-performance and cost-effective video in minutes, not months. Build better video into anything from websites to platforms to AI workflows.

FlexportLogistics Supply Chain

Flexport is a global logistics platform that coordinates supply chain operations, offering solutions for importers and exporters to manage their logistics from factory to customer door.

Human InterestFintech Payments

Affordable, full-service 401(k) and 403(b) provider for small and medium-sized businesses, focused on making retirement savings accessible and intuitive.

Newfront InsuranceInsurance

Newfront is a modern business insurance company that combines a technology-native approach with global expertise to provide a variety of insurance solutions tailored to client needs.

NourishHealthcare Digital

Nourish helps you develop healthy habits that last through telehealth nutrition counseling, personalized care plans, and ongoing support from registered dietitians, all covered by insurance.

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Susa Ventures Research Investment Thesis Susa Ventures is a premier seed-stage venture capital fund focused on partnering with "spiky founders" building category-defining companies. Founded in 2013, Susa has evolved into a specialized fund with particular emphasis on AI-driven innovation across multiple verticals. The fund partners with companies from inception through the seed stage, providing no

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