ENGINE VENTURES
ENGINE VENTURES is a Pre-seed, Seed and Series A fund in the US writing $500K–$5M checks into AI, Climate, Healthcare, robotics, advanced-systems and manufacturing.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- AI, Climate, Healthcare, robotics, advanced-systems, manufacturing
- Check size
- $500K–$5M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2016
- Assets under management
- $1.1B
Thesis
Engine Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016, emerging from MIT, with approximately $1.1 billion in AUM. They focus on investing in "Tough Tech" founders developing breakthrough technologies to address significant global challenges. Their investment thesis targets early-stage companies (pre-seed, seed, seed-plus, and Series A) in sectors including energy, climate, biotech, healthcare, robotics, advanced systems, and manufacturing. Engine Ventures provides capital, operational expertise, and network access to help companies scale. Their latest fund, Fund III, closed at $398 million in June 2024. They have a typical check size ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. The firm aims to partner with founders developing technologies that redefine industries and enhance humanity's resilience, particularly in areas where progress is most imperative. They also have a press contact email and an application page for founders.
Common questions
Does ENGINE VENTURES invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. ENGINE VENTURES lists Pre-seed, Seed and Series A among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ENGINE VENTURES write?
ENGINE VENTURES writes $500K–$5M checks.
Where does ENGINE VENTURES invest?
ENGINE VENTURES invests in the US.