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SmartGateVC

SmartGateVC

Glendale, Californiasmartgate.vc

Overview

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.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Cordance MedicalNov 2025SeedCo-investor
Coherence NeuroNov 2025SeedCo-investor
Coherence NeuroNov 2025SeedCo-investor
Modicus PrimeJul 2024SeedCo-investor
Deep OriginMar 2024VC RoundCo-investor
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Key People

Ashot Arzumanyan

Partner

Hambardzum Kaghketsyan

Partner

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HeadquartersGlendale, California
Year FoundedN/A

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