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Strange Ventures
Strange Ventures writes first checks for the future of computing. They are drawn to companies that orbit strangely at first—too technical, too early, too...
Strange Ventures
Strange Ventures writes first checks for the future of computing. They are drawn to companies that orbit strangely at first—too technical, too early, too specific. They do field research, build to learn, and back conviction with the first check, embedding in domains and often prototyping alongside founders before there is a company to invest in.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2024
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Tara Tan
Founder & Managing Partner
Joy Yang
Strange Research Fellow (Robotics)
Mason Rodriguez Rand
Strange Research Fellow (Advanced Materials & Manufacturing)
Rahul Narula
Strange Research Fellow (Data Centers)
Kimi Wenzel
Strange Research Fellow alumni (Agentic Experiences)
Hessan Sedaghat
Strange Research Fellow alumni (Humanoid Robots)
Steven Song
Dr., Strange Research Fellow alumni (Cybersecurity & Defense)
Will Epperson
Strange Research Fellow alumni (Software & Agents)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Strange Ventures only invest in software, or does it touch hard tech too?
The portfolio signals a focus on software and AI-driven computing, rather than hard tech or physical sciences. Companies like VideoDB, MagicPath, and the AI-related stealth efforts point to digital-only businesses at the interface and infrastructure layers. The firm has not publicly disclosed any investments in hardware, robotics, biotech, or climate technology.
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