Catapult Ventures

Catapult Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. The firm focuses on companies at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and software, often referred to as "hard-tech". Its target sectors include automotive, robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, construction, logistics, consumer electronics, and healthcare. The firm was founded by Darren Liccardo and Rouz Jazayeri, who have extensive operational experience. Catapult often leads investment rounds but also syndicates with other investors, reserving capital for follow-on funding.