About Persist Venture
Persist Venture, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2019, is based in Los Angeles, United States. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 51 startups in sectors like Consumer, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include FacesearchAI, OpenDroids and Wemotions. The program is backed by a team of 5 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $61.5K Seed round in LinkGrid on 2024.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2019
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Persist Venture's List of Top Investments
Persist Venture has a portfolio of 51 companies. Their most notable investments include FacesearchAI and OpenDroids.Their portfolio spans across United States, Iceland, Panama and 2 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Persist Venture:1. FacesearchAI
AI-powered platform to search for and identify individuals. It is a facial recognition platform that enables users to search for and locate images and videos of individuals online. The platform uses artificial intelligence technology to identify matches, providing users with a overview of their digital presence. Users can monitor and manage their online reputation, track their digital footprint, and access a range of other features designed to support their online visibility.
Key facts about FacesearchAI
- Founded Year: 2024
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Persist Venture
2. OpenDroids
Developer of AI-powered robotics platform. Its R1D1 human capable robot is designed for education, innovation, and everyday automation. The platform is customizable and open-source, allowing users to modify and extend its capabilities.
Key facts about OpenDroids
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 13 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Persist Venture
3. Wemotions
Online discussion forum platform. It is a digital platform that enables users to connect, engage in discussions and debates, share information about various topics and interact with others.
Key facts about Wemotions
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Persist Venture
4. LinkGrid
Provider of AI-powered platform for professional networking and connection building. It offers tools for discovering and fostering professional relationships across various industries. It facilitates connections based on shared interests and career goals. It provides features such as intelligent matching algorithms, engagement tracking, and enhanced search capabilities. It also offers enterprise-grade security to protect user data and communications.
Key facts about LinkGrid
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $61.5K
- Investors: Persist Venture
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2024, $*****
5. GIF Studios
Platform for creating and marketing animated GIFs. The platform enables users to create and market engaging animated GIFs, providing way to tell stories and capture audience attention. The company offers a range of tools and services to produce high-quality GIFs, catering to various industries and applications. With its features, it helps businesses and individuals elevate branding and communication strategies through animated GIFs.
Key facts about GIF Studios
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Porto (Portugal)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 4 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Persist Venture
Persist Venture's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in LinkGrid.Persist Venture's Investments by Stage
Persist Venture has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $61.5K.Persist Venture's Investments by Sector
Persist Venture has a portfolio focused on Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 27 Tech companies, 18 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 13 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 11 companies focusing on Software.Persist Venture's Investments by Geography
Persist Venture has made most investments in United States (1).Persist Venture's recent investments
Persist Venture has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Persist Venture:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | United States | Seed | 3986 | - |
Team profile of Persist Venture
Persist Venture has a team of 5 members including 2 Partners and 2 Principals located in India, United States and 2 more locations. Persist Venture's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Persist Venture:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Alexandria | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Principal | Algeria | - | ||
Principal | Kanpur | - |
