SmartGateVC is a SoCal and Armenia based VC with a focus on pre-seed investments in AI. Krisp (the world’s best noise cancellation technology), SuperAnnotate (the fastest annotation platform and services for training AI) are among our investments (29 portfolio companies since 2018). Sierra Ventures, Upfront Ventures, AI Fund, YC, and others are among our follow-on investors. We invest out of 2 funds and our investors include Tim Draper, One Way Ventures, and other high-profile GPs, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
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About SmartGateVC
Recent Investments (18)
View All| Company | Stage | Amount | Date |
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| Pre Seed Round | •••••• | Nov 2023 | |
| Pre Seed Round | •••••• | Nov 2023 | |
| Seed | •••••• | Sep 2022 | |
| Seed Round | •••••• | Jan 2022 | |
| Seed | •••••• | Oct 2021 | |
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Pre Seed Round | •••••• | Jun 2021 |
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Pre Seed Round | •••••• | May 2021 |
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Pre Seed Round | •••••• | Jan 2021 |
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Seed Round | •••••• | Sep 2020 |
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Seed Round | •••••• | Jun 2020 |
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