About Vanedge Capital
Vanedge Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. It is primarily based out of Vancouver, Canada. As of Aug 2026, Vanedge Capital is an active investor, having invested in 61 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Enterprise Infrastructure. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Molten Salt Solutions Overall, Vanedge Capital portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 4 IPOs and 20 acquisitions including key companies like SpaceX, Planet and Unity. A lot of funds co-invest with Vanedge Capital, with names like BDC sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Vanedge Capital has team of 9 people including 7 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Vanedge Capital's List of Top Investments
Vanedge Capital has a portfolio of 61 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Mojo Vision and Bitfusion.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada and United Kingdom. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure and 29 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Vanedge Capital:
1. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Employee Count: 20,775 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, equitywestsecurities.com and 275 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Planet
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services. The organization offers high-frequency imagery, mosaics, on-demand tasking, and analytic feeds. It transforms imagery into insights, providing data for monitoring, change detection, and analysis. The company delivers data products and cloud-based tools, offering solutions across various industries.
Key facts about Planet
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $602M
- Employee Count: 1,751 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, HighGear Ventures and 53 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Unity
Developer of a real-time development platform for 2D and 3D content. The platform provides tools and services for creating games and industry applications. It supports multiple platforms and offers features for monetization, user acquisition, and collaboration. The platform also provides learning resources, documentation, and community support.
Key facts about Unity
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $894M
- Employee Count: 7,258 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Silver Lake and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 27, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. xAI
Platform providing AI-powered assistant for image generation and trend analysis. It is an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on advancing scientific discovery and fostering a deeper understanding of the universe through its AI model, Grok. Grok is a powerful AI assistant designed to provide truthful, useful, and curious insights by leveraging real-time search, image generation, and trend analysis capabilities. Through its developer API, xAI enables seamless integration of Grok's intelligence into various projects and applications.
Key facts about xAI
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $45B
- Employee Count: 6,549 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Glade Brook Capital and 66 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 06, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Chainalysis
Blockchain data platform providing crypto insights to businesses, banks, and governments. The platform helps organizations make informed decisions, foster innovation, and protect consumers. It assists law enforcement in detecting and deterring cryptocurrency crime, while aiding regulators in establishing secure markets and maintaining financial stability. The company also offers solutions for financial institutions to leverage digital assets and for exchanges to enhance security and customer trust. The platform provides research and reports on current trends in cryptocurrency and its role in various criminal activities.
Key facts about Chainalysis
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $538M
- Employee Count: 805 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: GIC, Dragoneer Investment Group and 45 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 07, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Vanedge Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Vanedge Capital has invested in 61 companies over the last 17 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Aug 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Molten Salt Solutions and most recent follow-on round was in Mojo Vision.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2021 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2020 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Vanedge Capital's Investments by Stage
Vanedge Capital has made 13 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.34M, 13 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.01M, 7 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $17.3M, 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $25M and 1 investment in Venture Debt stage with an average round size of $1.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 13 |
Series A | 13 |
Series B | 7 |
Series D | 1 |
Venture Debt | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Vanedge Capital's Investments by Sector
Vanedge Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure, Vertical SaaS and Internet of Things - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 55 Tech companies, 50 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 40 Software companies and at least 21 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 19 |
High Tech | 11 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 7 |
Vertical SaaS | 4 |
Internet of Things - Industry Applications | 3 |
Others | 33 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Vanedge Capital's Investments by Geography
Vanedge Capital has made most investments in United States (20), followed by Canada where it has made 14 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 20 |
Canada | 14 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Vanedge Capital's recent investments
Vanedge Capital has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Molten Salt Solutions.Here are the most recent investments by Vanedge Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 31, 2026 | United States | Seed | 3426 | ||
Nov 25, 2025 | United States | Seed | 6877 | [+3] | |
Sep 04, 2025 | United States | Series B | 9619 | [+9] | |
May 12, 2023 | Canada | Seed | 5139 | ||
May 08, 2023 | United States | Series A | 8784 | - |
Unicorns in Vanedge Capital's Portfolio
Vanedge Capital has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Chainalysis. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Chainalysis which became a unicorn in 2020, 5 years before Vanedge Capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Vanedge Capital's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 | Blockchain data platform providing crypto insights | 2014 | New York City | Series F | kfkjuwe |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Vanedge Capital's Portfolio
4 of Vanedge Capital's portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and GoTo Group got listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) at marketcap of $2.78M.Here are Vanedge Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 3928 | |
Apr 11, 2022 | - | - | 9507 | |
Apr 30, 2021 | - | - | 9492 | |
Sep 18, 2020 | - | - | 3613 |
Acquired companies in Vanedge Capital's Portfolio
20 companies from Vanedge Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was xAI in Feb 2026 by SpaceX for $*****.Here are Vanedge Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 02, 2026 | - | - | 6315 | |
Oct 09, 2025 | - | - | 1853 | |
Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 27, 2016 | Series A | 8243 | |
Jan 31, 2025 | - | - | 4832 | |
Jun 11, 2024 | - | - | 2199 |
Team profile of Vanedge Capital
Vanedge Capital has a team of 9 members including 7 Partners and 1 Principal located in Canada and United States. Vanedge Capital's team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of all team members in Vanedge Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Vancouver | |||
Partner | Vancouver | - | ||
Partner | Vancouver | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | Vancouver | - | ||
Partner | Vancouver | - | - | |
Principal | Port Moody | - | - |
Co-investors of Vanedge Capital
Over the past 17 years, 218 investors have co-invested in Vanedge Capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Vanedge Capital: New Enterprise Associates, Gradient Ventures and 79 others have invested in rounds before Vanedge Capital. There are 2 companies where New Enterprise Associates has invested before Vanedge Capital and 2 companies where Gradient Ventures has invested before Vanedge Capital.
- Top Co-investors of Vanedge Capital: 60 investors entered a company along with Vanedge Capital. These include investors like BDC (5 companies).
- Invested after Vanedge Capital: A total of 77 investors have invested in Vanedge Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include In-Q-Tel (3 companies), New Enterprise Associates (2 companies) and Canadian Space Agency (2 companies).
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Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7 Million to Scale Lithium Enrichment for Advanced Nuclear EnergyMiningstockeducation•Aug 31, 2026•Alumni Ventures, Molten Salt Solutions, Vanedge Capital, Dolby Family Ventures and 3 others
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Mojo Vision Secures $75M in Series B Prime to Expand AI Micro-LED Applicationsintelligence360•Sep 19, 2025•Mojo Vision, Diamond Edge Ventures, Vanedge Capital
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Mojo Vision Secures $75M in Series B Prime Funding to Advance Micro-LED CommercializationSemiconductor Today•Sep 04, 2025•Mojo Vision, Vanedge Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Hyperlink Ventures and 12 others
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Mojo Vision Closes Successful New Series A Funding Round with $43.5M to Drive Micro-LED Development and CommercializationBusiness Wire•Oct 12, 2023•Mojo Vision, Khosla Ventures, Vanedge Capital, Shanda and 7 others
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Vanedge Capital leads ALICE Technologies’ $30m Series B roundVCJ•Jun 15, 2022•Vanedge Capital, Alice Technologies, AccessPartner, Bouygues and 7 others
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