SmartGateVC

SmartGateVC is a pre-seed venture capital fund with a presence in Southern California and Armenia that focuses on deep tech startups. The firm's key investment areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Computational Biotech, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain. Backed by Tim Draper, the fund invests in early-stage companies and provides them access to a network of entrepreneurs and professionals in the US, Europe, and MENA. SmartGateVC also operates tech hubs called Hero House in Glendale, CA, and Yerevan, Armenia, to foster collaboration among founders, scientists, and investors.