Story Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in the foundational elements of automated systems, starting with the very first check. They focus on the building blocks of data automation, supporting founders who are developing innovative solutions in this space. Their investment philosophy centers on embracing complexity and backing founders pursuing audacious, challenging businesses to create lasting impact.

The firm categorizes its portfolio into three tiers of deep technical expertise: Sensory Systems, Data Processing, and Machine Intelligence. Sensory Systems involve the digitization of data through sensory systems or software, forming the foundation of machine intelligence. Data Processing focuses on organizing, aggregating, cleansing, and structuring data to transform valuable but crude assets into vehicles for positive change.

Machine Intelligence pertains to complex software applications that leverage newly accessible data to enhance decision-making processes. Notable portfolio companies include NewtonX, which leverages an AI graph to identify experts providing market intelligence; Motorq, which aggregates and structures connected vehicle data for automotive companies; Particle Health, which aggregates electronic medical record data to improve clinical decision-making; viaPhoton, which uses industrial automation to manufacture high-density fiber cables for AI data centers; and Inspiren, which deploys camera-based sensors to provide AI-sidekicks for healthcare professionals.