SmartGateVC
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2017
AUM
-
Location
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Investor profile last updated: 13 April, 2025
Profile
SmartGateVC is a Silicon Valley pre-seed venture capital fund backed by Tim Draper and a network of entrepreneurs and professionals from the US, Europe, and MENA. Our key focus is deep tech: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Security, Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging Computational Biotech, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain across California, Massachusetts, NYC, Armenia, and wider Eastern Europe.
SmartGateVC is a big family of startup and technology enthusiasts, seasoned professionals and a bunch of talented teams on their way of crafting the success on the global landscape.
Industry
SmartGateVC Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SmartGateVC Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
AI
Internet of Things (IoT)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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April 2017
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FAQs about SmartGateVC
Is SmartGateVC a venture capital or private equity firm?
SmartGateVC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is SmartGateVC located?
SmartGateVC is located in Glendale, Arizona, United States.
When was SmartGateVC founded?
SmartGateVC was founded in 2017.
What sectors and industries does SmartGateVC invest in?
SmartGateVC invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, SaaS.
What is SmartGateVC geographical focus of investments?
SmartGateVC invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does SmartGateVC typically invest in?
SmartGateVC invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of SmartGateVC investment?
SmartGateVC usually invests $0-1 m on average.
When was SmartGateVC last fund created?
SmartGateVC last fund was created/launched in 2017-04-30
What are the contacts of SmartGateVC?
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