We fund
BOLD FOUNDERS WITH DISRUPTIVE IDEAS
Innovations in artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, internet-of-things, and embedded systems have the potential to revolutionize a broad set of industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, construction, logistics, consumer electronics, and healthcare. We are looking for founders challenging the status quo in these massive markets.
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PORTFOLIO
Efficient AI at the Edge
FLIGHTWAVE
Building highly efficient VTOL capable aircraft that enable aerial data collection operations anywhere on the planet.
flightwave.aero
OCULII
Oculii’s Imaging Point Cloud Radars deliver sub-degree angular resolution across an instantaneous Field of View of 120º.
oculii.com
STRELLA BIOTECH
Predicting Produce Maturity. Traveling the supply chain to deliver better produce and reduce food waste.
strellabiotech.com
FULL SPEED AUTOMATION
We create the next generation of manufacturing software to accelerate the transition to industry 4.0
Meaningful progress will come from smart factories.
QUADRATIC
The infinite spreadsheet with AI, Python, and SQL. Quadratic enables your team to work together on data analysis to deliver better results, faster.
QUADRATICHQ.COM
DOMATIC
Plug-and-play building automation system embedded into a better way to distribute power.
DOMATIC.IO
MYTHIC
Building ultra efficient embedded AI processors to power the next generation of real world systems.
mythic.ai
PICKLE ROBOT
Building robots that help people work more efficiently in and around the unstructured world of warehouse loading docks.
picklerobot.com
CADY
CADY leverages AI technology to automate the laborious task of analyzing electrical schematics
cadysolutions.com
ABOUT US
Catapult Ventures was founded by Darren Liccardo and Rouz Jazayeri. Together they have over three decades of operational experience. They approach investing from the perspective of having been in the trenches, and with an appreciation for the practical aspects of building technology in a revenue generating business.
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INVESTMENT MODEL
We invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and software. We believe that leveraging the synergies between these domains can enable innovations that otherwise would not be possible. We look for founders who create a competitive advantage with interdisciplinary thinking.
We often lead, but also syndicate with other like-minded investors. We reserve significant capital for subsequent funding rounds, and we have strong relationships with later-stage investors to help catalyze future funding rounds.
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