Anode Ventures
Beyond consulting, we invest in and partner with exceptional founders building the future. We bring more than capital—we provide technical expertise, operational support, and access to our network.
More Than Capital
- Seed & Series A investment
- Technical advisory services
- CTO-as-a-service
- Recruiting support
- Go-to-market guidance
- Portfolio company network
What We Look For
We invest in technical founders building B2B software with the potential to transform industries. We're particularly excited about infrastructure, developer tools, and applied AI.
Stage: Seed and Series A
Check Size: $500K - $2M
Geography: US-based, remote-friendly
From Introduction to Partnership
Discovery
Initial conversations to understand your vision, team, and how we might help accelerate your journey.
Evaluation
Technical deep-dive and market analysis. We look for strong teams tackling meaningful problems.
Partnership
Structure an investment that aligns incentives and define how we'll work together.
Growth
Active partnership with board participation, strategic guidance, and hands-on technical support.
Companies We've Backed
Lumina AI (Investment)
Seed investment in an AI startup building next-generation computer vision for manufacturing quality control.
What to Expect From Us
Responsive Communication
We aim to respond to all pitches within one week. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you quickly and explain why.
Hands-On Support
Our team has built and scaled products. We can help with architecture reviews, recruiting, and the tactical challenges of startup life.
Founder-Friendly Terms
We believe in clean, fair terms that align incentives. No onerous provisions or surprise requirements down the line.
Building Something Big?
We'd love to hear about what you're working on. Send us your deck or just reach out to start a conversation.