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Heuristic Capital Partners

Heuristic Capital Partners

Santa Clara, Californiaheuristiccapital.com

Overview

Heuristic Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that uses problem-solving by experimental methods and relies on common sense, creativity, discovery, and data and experience to help companies grow to the next stage . The firm's three partners have personal experience with starting multiple companies, taking them to IPO and acquisitions, as well as over 25 years of professional and personal venture investment experience . The firm focuses on investments in hardware-centric startups, especially within the health tech, robotics, medtech, and consumer electronics sectors .

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

Heuristic Capital Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FermeateApr 2026SeedCo-investor
CancerNavigator, Inc.Feb 2026Seed RoundCo-investor
Ember CopilotNov 2025SeedCo-investor
Ember CopilotDec 2024SeedCo-investor
Auriga SpaceOct 2023Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Michael Liao

General Partner

Ren Du

General Partner

Shu Cao

General Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSanta Clara, California
Year Founded2016

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