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Grit Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019, specializing in deep technology sectors such as AI, robotics, and advanced materials. The firm focuses on transforming lab innovations into tech titans by investing in emerging technologies that address global challenges like climate change, labor shortages, waste, and food production. Grit Ventures operates through its proprietary "Labs to Launch" strategy, sourcing innovations from top research universities and de-risking early-stage investments by leading funding rounds and emphasizing compelling go-to-market strategies.
The firm's investment approach spans multiple industries, including industrial automation, supply chain and logistics, energy and compute, and aerospace. Grit Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional hubs in Austin, Boston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Denver. The team comprises experienced venture capitalists and technologists, including Co-Founder and Managing Partner Jennifer Gill Roberts, who has a background in leading investments in optical and wireless equipment, and Venture Partner Erin Keller, who has expertise in synthetic biology and automation applied to heavy labor industries.
Grit Ventures is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse perspective leads to more complete and valuable decision-making. The firm also emphasizes sustainability, economic growth, and impact investing, aiming to elevate humanity, drive economic growth, and diversify wealth through its investments.
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Big Data & Analytics
Food and Beverage
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Robotics
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