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Recursive Ventures

North America, California, United States, Albany

Description

Recursive Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm with a distinct focus on Seed-stage technology startups in both the United States and Israel. The firm specifically targets companies that are leveraging data and artificial intelligence to disrupt traditional industries. Their investment thesis centers on identifying early-stage innovators poised to create significant market impact through advanced technological applications. Recursive Ventures is particularly interested in sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, Proptech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, and the evolving landscapes of the Future of Work, Food, and Retail.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to early-stage companies, typically providing first checks ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. This capital is deployed to support startups in their foundational growth phases, helping them to develop their products, scale operations, and secure subsequent funding rounds. Recursive Ventures aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies, aligning with their mission to foster disruptive innovation in data-driven and AI-centric solutions.

As of early 2024, Recursive Ventures has built a robust portfolio, having made 28 investments in promising startups across its target geographies and sectors. These portfolio companies have collectively raised over $150 million in follow-on funding, underscoring the potential and growth trajectory of the ventures Recursive Ventures has backed. Their concentrated approach on AI and data-driven technologies positions them as a specialized partner for founders operating at the cutting edge of these transformative fields, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions.

Investor Profile

Recursive Ventures has backed more than 45 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $750K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (69%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Pre Seed (11%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Saas
  • Apps
  • Automotive
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Recursive Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Array Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Carthona Capital
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 6
SC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Liquid 2 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Hinge Capital
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
AME Cloud Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
AltaIR Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Expansion Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Recursive Ventures often collaborate with?

UM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
OT
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 2
SM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
ML
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
KP
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Recursive Ventures?

Provider of AI-based industrial data intended to offer advanced industrial generative AI solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRisk ManagementService IndustrySoftware EngineeringSupply Chain Management
SeedJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Atmanity

Santa Clara, California, United States

Bringing AI to life.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternetSoftware
Pre SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Perspective AI

Milpitas, California, United States

Perspective AI uses artificial intelligence to moderate interviews and analysis to gather quality customer feedback.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySaaS
SeedJan 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
BuildPass

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The first AI-powered operating system for construction sites.

ConstructionInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedOct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Cimphony

San Francisco, California, United States

Cimphony is a AI powered tool to run and grow your business

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareLegalLegal Tech
SeedSep 28, 2024
Aption

Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Aption provides equity pooling solutions for founders, executives and early employees to protect startup equity value.

Business DevelopmentFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Pre SeedSep 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Dono

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Dono provides a platform to search public records making it easy to control and verify homeownership and title data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternetPropTech
SeedJul 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,700,000
Tomato.ai

Danville, California, United States

Tomato AI is a developer of AI-based voice clarity software used for clearer and more efficient agent calls.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Call CenterCustomer ServiceGenerative AIOutsourcingSoftware
SeedJun 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Clarity

New York, New York, United States

Preserving trust in digital media by fighting AI-based misinformation and deepfakes

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecuritySoftware
SeedFeb 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Prosal

Miami, Florida, United States

Prosal makes it easy to find relevant RFPs

ConsultingInternetMarketplaceOnline Portals
SeedDec 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,580,000