Vela Partners

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Investor type

VC / Angel

Founded

2016

AUM

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Vela Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The firm is known for its AI-native and quant-driven approach to investing, leveraging advanced AI systems and partnerships with institutions like the University of Oxford. Vela Partners operates with a small team of 8 professionals, including 3 partners, and focuses on rapid decision-making in its investment process.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage artificial intelligence startups, with typical check sizes ranging from $100K to $500K. Vela Partners targets sectors such as AI, SaaS, Fintech, and Developer Tools, and invests predominantly in the United States. The firm is actively seeking new investments and has a portfolio of 57 companies, with 10 successful exits.

Notable investments by Vela Partners include companies like Bear Robotics - robotics solutions, Golden - knowledge database, and Grabango - checkout-free technology. The firm emphasizes connecting its portfolio companies with tier-1 VCs and strategic partners across various industries.

Industry

Developer Tools SaaS Fintech Cloud Business Services (B2B) Security Software AI Technology

Vela Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
AI Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Software AI Technology Cloud	Seed	North America Europe	$0-1 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about Vela Partners

Is Vela Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Vela Partners is a venture capital firm that also operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Vela Partners located?

Vela Partners is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Vela Partners founded?

Vela Partners was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Vela Partners invest in?

Vela Partners invests in companies and startups in Developer Tools, SaaS, Fintech, Cloud, Business Services (B2B), Security, Software, AI, Technology.

What is Vela Partners geographical focus of investments?

Vela Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Vela Partners typically invest in?

Vela Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed.

What is the usual amount of Vela Partners investment?

Vela Partners usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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