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GFT Ventures

GFT Ventures is a California-based specialist that backs deep tech and industrial startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, and can lead rounds, with investments like Artisight and Mars Auto.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusDeep tech, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at GFT Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Jay EumFounding Managing PartnerHe has over 20 years of experience in institutional and corporate venture capital.
Jeff HerbstFounding Managing PartnerHe previously served as Vice President of Business Development at NVIDIA.
Ivy NguyenPartnerShe previously held investment roles at Zetta Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Autotech Ventures.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

ArtisightFigmentBriaLyzrMars AutoAbacusAnyware RoboticsHiggsField
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On these lists

Seed deep tech investors in California94Series A deep tech investors in California68Seed industrial investors in California67Pre-seed deep tech investors in California52Series A industrial investors in California48Pre-seed industrial investors in California39Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790

Questions

What stage does GFT Ventures invest in?

GFT Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does GFT Ventures invest?

GFT Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does GFT Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. GFT Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at GFT Ventures?

Jay Eum (Founding Managing Partner), Jeff Herbst (Founding Managing Partner), Ivy Nguyen (Partner).

Is GFT Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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