About Embedding VC
Embedding VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. It is primarily based out of Menlo Park, United States. As of Jan 2026, Embedding VC is an active investor, having invested in 48 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Blockchain Technology. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Entelligence Overall, Embedding VC portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 1 IPO and 4 acquisitions including key companies like WeRide, PlusAI and Vinovest. A lot of funds co-invest with Embedding VC, with names like Long Journey Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Embedding VC has team of 2 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed & Series A
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Embedding VC's List of Top Investments
Embedding VC has a portfolio of 48 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include NEAR and WeRide.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, Finland and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Blockchain Technology and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Embedding VC:1. NEAR
Public blockchain network platform. The solution is a scalable smart contract platform that supports decentralized applications of any kind and enables the developers to build, test, and deploy applications that permissionless handle a wide range of digital assets.
Key facts about NEAR
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Zug (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $542M
- Employee Count: 145 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: RAA Capital, Republic Capital and 92 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 10, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. WeRide
AI-driven autonomous vehicle technologies. It provides solutions for autonomous vehicles that are enabled by both software and hardware. Real-time localization, mapping, sensor-fused perception, AI-algorithm-enabled planning, simulation test data for autonomous vehicles, and more are among the mobility solutions it provides. By combining OEM and mobility service platforms, it provides robo-taxi mobility solutions.
Key facts about WeRide
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Jose (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.09B
- Employee Count: 599 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: CMC Capital, Deep Learning and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 15, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. 0x
Open protocol for decentralized P2P exchange of assets. Provides 0x Instant which is a platform for buying crypto assets. Integrates token purchasing into products by offering digital assets ranging from in-game items to stable coins. Offers 0x Launch Kit for developers to launch a market for their project token. Users can create an in-game marketplace for digital items and collectables.
Key facts about 0x
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $86.9M
- Employee Count: 340 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Tian Tian Ventures, Working Lab Capital and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 26, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. PlusAI
Developer of autonomous driving technology for integration into factory-built trucks. It focuses on creating autonomous driving systems using AI and generative AI. Its technology is designed for deployment in factory built autonomous trucks. It approach involves replacing traditional code with deep neural network models. It aims to enhance driving safety and efficiency through real-time predictions.
Key facts about PlusAI
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $720M
- Employee Count: 447 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Millennium Technology Value Partners, Amazon and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Butlr
Developer of thermal sensing technology providing building occupancy and utilization data. The company offers solutions for workplaces, senior living, higher education, smart buildings, smart cleaning, and retail. Its platform includes data and API, along with wireless and wired sensor options. The technology uses heat-based sensing to provide real-time activity insights for efficient spaces. The sensors are camera-free, prioritizing privacy by not capturing personally identifiable information. The API-first data platform allows enterprises to gain insights for critical problems.
Key facts about Butlr
- Location: Burlingame (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $78.5M
- Employee Count: 91 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Founder Collective and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 27, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Embedding VC's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 6 investments, while as of Jan 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Entelligence.Embedding VC's Investments by Stage
Embedding VC has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.28M and 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $4.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 5 |
Series A | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Embedding VC's Investments by Sector
Embedding VC has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, EdTech and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 44 Tech companies, 34 Software companies, 33 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 18 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
High Tech | 3 |
Consumer | 1 |
EdTech | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Embedding VC's Investments by Geography
Embedding VC has made most investments in United States (6).Embedding VC's recent investments
Embedding VC has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Entelligence.Here are the most recent investments by Embedding VC:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 08, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9655 | [+1] | |
Aug 21, 2025 | - | Series A | 6025 | [+2] | |
Jul 2025 | United States | Seed | 2164 | [+3] | |
May 28, 2025 | United States | Seed | 9115 | [+5] | |
Apr 14, 2025 | United States | Seed | 7101 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Embedding VC's Portfolio
Embedding VC has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - PlusAI. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is PlusAI which became a unicorn in 2019, 7 years before Embedding VC first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Embedding VC's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | Developer of autonomous driving technology for integration into factory-built trucks | 2016 | Santa Clara | Series C | fyb{vgi |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Embedding VC's Portfolio
1 of Embedding VC's portfolio company became public - WeRide. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Oct 2024 at marketcap of $120MHere are Embedding VC's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 25, 2024 | - | - | 9287 |
Acquired companies in Embedding VC's Portfolio
4 companies from Embedding VC's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Vinovest in Mar 2026 by StartEngine for $*****.Here are Embedding VC's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 24, 2026 | - | - | 3343 | |
Oct 02, 2025 | - | - | 5199 | |
Apr 14, 2023 | - | - | 4198 | |
Jan 18, 2018 | - | - | 8275 |
Team profile of Embedding VC
Embedding VC has a team of 2 members located in United States. Embedding VC's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Embedding VC
Over the past year, 41 investors have co-invested in Embedding VC's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Embedding VC: Mercuri has invested before Embedding VC.
- Top Co-investors of Embedding VC: 30 investors entered a company along with Embedding VC. These include investors like Long Journey Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after Embedding VC: A total of 10 investors have invested in Embedding VC's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Guillermo Rauch (1 company), Justin Kan (1 company) and Emery Wells (1 company).
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