Overwater Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2021

AUM

-

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Overwater Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2021 by Kristina Simmons. The firm focuses on supporting pre-seed and seed stage founders who are tackling significant global challenges. With a small team of six, Overwater Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a vast network of industry experts. Kristina Simmons, the founder and managing partner, is recognized for her proactive involvement and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, climate tech, and food tech. Overwater Ventures typically invests between $0.5 million and $2 million, focusing on early-stage companies in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The firm manages Overwater Ventures I, a fund with a vintage year of 2022, which targets climate-related impact investments.

Notable investments by Overwater Ventures include companies like Gameto - biotechnology, Zero Acre Farms - food products, Olio Labs - business software, PenguinAI - AI solutions, and BeSound - audio technology. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

ClimateTech Machine Learning (ML) AI Robotics Healthcare Services Foodtech Nuclear / Fusion

Overwater Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Overwater Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)			North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2022

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FAQs about Overwater Ventures

Is Overwater Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Overwater Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Overwater Ventures located?

Overwater Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Overwater Ventures founded?

Overwater Ventures was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does Overwater Ventures invest in?

Overwater Ventures invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, Machine Learning (ML), AI, Robotics, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Nuclear / Fusion.

What is Overwater Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Overwater Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Overwater Ventures typically invest in?

Overwater Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Overwater Ventures investment?

Overwater Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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