Machina Ventures
Overview
Machina Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies, focusing on seed and pre-seed rounds. The firm targets businesses leveraging artificial intelligence, data science, and deep-tech. Their investment thesis centers on "Enlighted AI" that enhances humanity, specifically in areas they define as "Amplified humans" (AI integration into workflows), the "Programmable economy" (AI taking direct action), and "Enabling technologies" (tools to speed AI deployment).
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
machina.venturesInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polygraf AI | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SuperWorld | Apr 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Matthew Stepka
Managing Partner
Doug Bewsher
Operating Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Machina Ventures based?
Machina Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Machina Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Machina Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Machina Ventures have?
Machina Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Machina Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Polygraf AI, SuperWorld.
What was Machina Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Machina Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Polygraf AI in 2023.
What sectors does Machina Ventures focus on?
Machina Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Machina Ventures focus on?
Machina Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.