About Grit Ventures
Grit Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Palo Alto, United States. As of Aug 2025, Grit Ventures has invested in 23 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Retail and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Kira Overall, Grit Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 3 acquisitions including key companies like Diligent Robots, Apptronik and Canvas. A lot of funds co-invest with Grit Ventures, with names like Capital Factory sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Grit Ventures has team of 6 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Grit Ventures' List of Top Investments
Grit Ventures has a portfolio of 23 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Cognitive Space and Dishcraft Robotics.Their portfolio spans across United States, China and United Kingdom. They have invested in High Tech, Retail, Enterprise Applications and 15 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Grit Ventures:
Developer of robots for automating material delivery tasks in healthcare settings. The robots are designed to handle tasks such as medication and lab sample transport. These robots aim to streamline operations and allow healthcare staff to focus on patient care. The robots are built with social intelligence and human-guided learning capabilities.
Key facts about Diligent Robots
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $99.9M
- Employee Count: 175 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Canaan, True Ventures and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Apptronik
Developer of general-purpose humanoid robots for various applications and industries. These robots are designed to work in environments built for humans. They can accomplish tasks currently performed by humans in logistics and manufacturing. The robots aim to reduce labor shortages, improve employee retention, and decrease work-related injuries.
Key facts about Apptronik
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $956M
- Employee Count: 488 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: ARK Investment Management, PEAK6 and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Canvas
Robotic systems for the construction industry. It provides various solutions for 3D perception, mapping, planning, and autonomation processes. It mainly caters to manufacturing, energy, robotics, and software and hardware interfaces.
Key facts about Canvas
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $24M
- Employee Count: 107 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Innovation Endeavors, Obvious Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Agtonomy
AI-driven automation solutions for agriculture and industrial equipment. It provides AI-driven automation to help growers tackle labor shortages, improve efficiency, and manage rising costs. They embed intelligence into industrial equipment, turning machines into powerful tools. Their technology delivers precision, safety, and efficiency in tough environments. They offer solutions for automating routine tasks like mowing and hauling, using trusted equipment on both diesel and electric platforms. The company provides a unified command experience for managing diverse equipment and job types. Their user-friendly app allows users to create plans, monitor progress, and gain insights through performance reports. They focus on practical solutions that boost productivity, sustainability, and progress across industries. They offer AI, robotics, and real-world operations expertise to empower operators with tools that make work safer, smarter, and more sustainable. They are building intelligent solutions that meet operators where they are.
Key facts about Agtonomy
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $64M
- Employee Count: 69 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Nuveen, Flybridge Capital Partners and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 28, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Kira
Provider of infrastructure for launching embedded fintech products with AI. The platform equips autonomous AI agents to manage cross-border transactions and compliance. It enables AI-driven payment acceptance for various methods, abstracted into a payment link. The infrastructure supports automated treasury management and AI-managed wallets. The platform deploys AI agents that manage remittances, FX trading, and freelancer payouts.
Key facts about Kira
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $8.7M
- Employee Count: 36 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Stellar, Grit Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 25, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Grit Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Grit Ventures has invested in 23 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment. Its most recent first time investment was in Kira and most recent follow-on round was in RIOS Corporation.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Grit Ventures' Investments by Stage
Grit Ventures has made 9 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.98M, 4 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.57M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $24M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 9 |
Series A | 4 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Grit Ventures' Investments by Sector
Grit Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Food and Agriculture Tech and Robotics - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 21 Tech companies, 17 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 12 Software companies and at least 12 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 12 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
Consumer | 4 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 4 |
Robotics - Industry Applications | 4 |
Others | 28 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Grit Ventures' Investments by Geography
Grit Ventures has made most investments in United States (14).Grit Ventures' recent investments
Grit Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Grit Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 25, 2025 | United States | Seed | 3675 | [+4] | |
Jun 19, 2024 | United States | Seed | 3717 | [+1] | |
Jun 23, 2022 | United States | Seed | 7198 | [+1] | |
Feb 22, 2022 | United States | Series A | 3212 | [+5] | |
Feb 13, 2022 | United States | Series A | 3581 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Grit Ventures' Portfolio
Grit Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Apptronik. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Apptronik which became a unicorn in 2025, 2 years after Grit Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Grit Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Developer of general-purpose humanoid robots for various applications and industries | 2016 | Austin | Series A | q{nguzm |
Acquired companies in Grit Ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from Grit Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Diligent Robots in Jan 2026 by Serve Robotics for $*****.Here are Grit Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 20, 2026 | Oct 03, 2019 | Seed | 5332 | |
Jan 07, 2026 | Apr 15, 2021 | Series B | 7782 | |
Oct 12, 2021 | - | - | 8691 |
Team profile of Grit Ventures
Grit Ventures has a team of 6 members including 2 Partners and 1 Venture Partner located in United States. Grit Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Grit Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Denver | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Venture Partner | California | - |
Co-investors of Grit Ventures
Over the past 11 years, 127 investors have co-invested in Grit Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Grit Ventures: America’s Seed Fund, True Ventures and 16 others have invested in rounds before Grit Ventures. There are 2 companies where America’s Seed Fund has invested before Grit Ventures and 1 company where True Ventures has invested before Grit Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Grit Ventures: 50 investors entered a company along with Grit Ventures. These include investors like Capital Factory (2 companies).
- Invested after Grit Ventures: A total of 59 investors have invested in Grit Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include DNX Ventures (1 company), Promus Ventures (1 company) and E14 Fund (1 company).
Recent News related to Grit Ventures
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Kira raises $6.7M seed for LatAm fintech future after stealth modeRefresh Miami•Aug 25, 2025•Kira, Blockchange, Mastercard, Stellar and 4 others
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Trustwise Launches With $4 Million Round From Hitachi Ventures to Solve Generative AI Safety and EfficiencyBusiness Wire•Jun 18, 2024•Trustwise, Hitachi Ventures, Firestreak Ventures, Grit Ventures and 1 other
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ViaBot Announces Public Launch with $6.1MMassinvestor•Sep 05, 2023•Via Bot, Baseline Ventures, Morado Ventures, Grit Ventures
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Rios, a startup developing robots that can grasp objects, has raised $28 millionVentureBeat•Feb 22, 2022•RIOS Corporation, Main Sequence, Yamaha Motor Ventures, Orbit Venture Partners and 4 others
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Agot AI Raises $12 Million to Develop and Build Computer Vision Tech for Food ServicesPR Newswire•Feb 11, 2022•Agot AI, Continental Grain Company, Kitchen Fund, Grit Ventures and 2 others
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Agtonomy raises additional $5 million to accelerate development of its technology platformGeospatial World•Jan 25, 2022•Agtonomy, Toyota Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Hampton VC and 4 others
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Agtonomy Raises $5M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Jan 19, 2022•Agtonomy, Toyota Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Hampton VC and 5 others
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Agtonomy: Raises $4M in Seed FundingFintechinshorts•Sep 24, 2021•Agtonomy, Village Global, Google Ventures, Grit Ventures
