Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Cantos
3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ian RountreeGeneral PartnerHe is a founder and general partner at Cantos.
Grant GregoryPartnerHe previously worked at a16z, MetLife, and as a Susa Fellow.
Amee KapadiaPrincipalShe leads investment responsibility for portfolio support and sourcing activities at the firm.
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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
Does not invest inSoftware - We exclusively invest in cutting edge IRL technology companies that have a chance at global scale mitigation of climate change, disease, armed conflict, or poverty.
Notable investments
AstranisSkyryseBedrock Energy
In their words
Cantos | For Legends in the MakingWe invest in people who will transform the physical world.cantos.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Cantos invest in?
Cantos reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Cantos invest?
Cantos reports checks of $500K to $1M.
Does Cantos lead rounds?
Yes. Cantos says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Cantos?
Ian Rountree (General Partner), Grant Gregory (Partner).
Is Cantos active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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