Gradient

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Gradient invests at the earliest stages of AI innovation, actively backing companies building solutions across every layer of the AI stack—from infrastructure and developer tools to enterprise applications and vertical-specific solutions.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas

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Investment Thesis

Gradient is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused exclusively on artificial intelligence investments. They position themselves as founder-centric investors who serve not just as capital providers but as active builders, mentors, and champions. Their approach emphasizes working side-by-side with founders through challenges and triumphs, grounded in trust and transparency, while championing disruptive ideas with the potential to redefine industries.

What Sets Them Apart

Exclusively AI-focused seed fund (not diversified across sectors)
Emphasis on 'every layer of AI' coverage—from GPU cloud to specialized AI agents
Strong portfolio track record with multiple unicorn exits and acquisitions (Streamlit/Snowflake, CentML/NVIDIA, Prepared/Axon, Roi/OpenAI)
Founder-centric approach with mentorship and operational support beyond capital
Long-standing presence in AI (investments since 2017) with deep domain expertise