BootstrapLabs

2008

Founded

53

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

BootstrapLabs is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2008, specializing in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments. Recognized as one of the pioneers in AI-focused venture capital, the firm has been dedicated to this strategy since 2015. BootstrapLabs invests in visionary founders addressing significant global challenges by leveraging AI technologies.

The firm operates across various sectors, including transportation, logistics, fintech, future of work, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and healthtech. BootstrapLabs often serves as the first institutional investor, leading early-stage investments and providing follow-on capital during growth stages. The firm also collaborates with its extensive Applied AI community, comprising over 40,000 experts, to support portfolio companies and foster innovation.

Portfolio Companies

AEye, Mendel Health, Qurious, Vidora, Sibly, Myia Labs, Indus.ai, iUNU, SmartEar, Nodle.ai

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, Global

Key Differentiators

Pioneering AI-focused venture capital since 2015, Extensive Applied AI community of over 40,000 experts, Lead investor in early-stage investments with follow-on capital at growth stages

Thypical Investment Size

Seed stage investments

Total Funds Raised

$115 million

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

FinTech

Cybersecurity

ClimateTech & CleanTech

San Francisco

Seed

Series A

United States